I wonder if the car in the Z1 vid has the subframe bushings.

 

do you mean, like the aftermarket/replacement sub frame bushings? if sho that would be cheating lol...I thought they were marketing these collars as an alternative to changing the actual bushings

for clarity, at about 1:30 in they show it with a solid diff bushing without the collars and then with the solid diff bushing with the collars...

 

That was my interpretation, too.

If the subframe bushings on your car are original, and you've got a decade+ of year-round, northeast driving with typical miles on the car... I'd think you're the perfect candidate to test out this theory.

 

Sorry, I meant differential bushings

Trying to get some additional feedback from those who have done collars separate from the differential bushings.

But thanks, the subject car in the vid has a solid bushing

 

Lego, this seems like a DIY for you. For $150, you could buy them, install & review. If they're keepers, then it's a win. If you don't like it or are ambivalent enough to take them out, you could easily sell them here for near cost... just like you did with the Z1 Transmission Mount.

Don't you need a new car hobby project anyway? This could be it.

 

I'd totally DIY this, but I'm reallocating my mod accrual for some new yard tools, and I'd like to know it's worth the time, effort and spousal equity to spend an afternoon on my back in the garage. I'm getting old

 

Yeah, I agree with the need for independent testing.

My car was an early 2012 manufacturer date California car, with 6 track days before I did both the diff bushings and the subframe bushings.

However, it just makes so much sense to do both while you're already in there - which is where the value comes in for me. I'll probably hit the track a little later this year, to see if I can provide any feedback from there.

 

Mine are original, I figure they must be shot by now...ok, you've convinced me, stop twisting my arm, I've ordered them lol I'm so weak when it comes to ordering parts at this time of year I'm just itching to tinker after the long cold winter..

lol all good, it does seem to make a bit of a difference in the video, but not nearly as significant as from the before/after of the Diff bushing...diminishing returns for sure...

 

Good for you!

 

I've been waiting for a Collar only install as well!!!!

Thanks Hashim!!!!!!

 

Would you recommend a set of these even with solid bushings already installed?

 

You mean the solid diff bushings?

 

Yep, I have the SPL set installed but I'm going to eventually get the Z1 Cover so there's another chance for any miscellaneous add-ons if I so choose.

 

The solid bushings tame the diff. They do nothing to stop the monkey motions of the subframe. Watch the Z1 video.

 

I'm going to be doing a collar only install here within a week or two

I'll use an accelerometer and a decibel meter to detect any changes Plus driving impressions