[s-cars] Re: subframe connectors

[steve powers]

Alex Neckas is making them. I have some of his prototype units on my car.

The kits are $250 and include:
    - (4) Delrin bushings for subframe
    - (4) OE replacement bolts
    - (2) OE steel sleeves
    - (2) OE bushings (for rear)

As I indicated earlier, the turn in is greatly improved. You don't get the 
feeling that the car isn't quite responding. The ride isn't noticeably more 
harsh. Seattle isn't known for it's quality city streets. If I keep my tire 
pressures at 34-36, there is little (if any) effect.

It's easiest to reach Alex via email: staff at intendedacceleration.com. He 
says that kits would be 2 weeks out. He's been spending a bit of time 
focusing on improving the front end suspension of these beasts. He has some 
interesting things in the works.

I'm satisfied with mine. Hope this helps!

sp


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "mlp5" <mlped at qwest.net>
To: "'steve powers'" <steve at thepowers.net>; "'Bill Clancy'" 
<clancybill at yahoo.com>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 1:12 PM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Re: subframe connectors


> 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
>
>
>