[s-cars] Re: subframe connectors

[mlp5]

Interesting.  

Where/what's the source for the Delrin bushings?  
How many does one need?

Any other noticeable changes (? louder/harsher) from going delrin?
Last, is Mr. Clancy now, by way of penance, going to organize & manage the
group buy in?

Mike

>-----Original Message-----
>From: steve powers 

>The subframe bushings are in fact an item which one should consider 
>replacing. I've got Delrin bushings in my car. It eliminates that 
>"intermediate set" one gets when turning in - caused by the 
>subframe moving 
>on the bushings.
>
>sp
>
>
>----- Original Message ----- 
>From: "mlp5" <mlped at qwest.net>

>Bill - I don't know (& kind of doubt) that the subframe(s) 
>would be mounted to the car with any kind of rubber bushings.  
>I'm pretty sure from the RSB installs, that the rear subframe 
>at least isn't.
>
>OTOH, most of the moveable suspension parts that are connected 
>to & hung off the subframe are couple to it via rubber or 
>urethane or similar material bushings.  I believe these can & 
>do wear or deteriorate over time, like engine mounts etc., and 
>can benefit from occasional replacement.
>
>mike