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Old 04-16-2010   #1
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I just ordered a Spec stage 3 plus clutch kit. And I've got the credit card in my hand ready to order the prothane bushing kit. I called my buddy that owns Vetttec performance shop and asked him about putting poly eurothane on the car and he said it's way to stiff for the street. He said I drag race not road race and will never put them on my vette. Opinions please.
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Old 04-16-2010   #2
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I'm curious about this too, not sure if I should just go with Moog rubber parts, or if it's worthwhile to go with poly. ...
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Old 04-16-2010   #3
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If poly makes the car handle better but the price you pay is a super stiff ride I'm ok with that. It's not a daily driver so my kidneys will only take a beating on the weekends.
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Old 04-16-2010   #4
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If poly makes the car handle better but the price you pay is a super stiff ride I'm ok with that. It's not a daily driver so my kidneys will only take a beating on the weekends.
I have the lowers in the front converted so far.
The uppers will get the treatment soon before I take it in for alignment.
Seems tighter for sure even without the tops done.
When the FX3 is in "sport" it rattles my teeth but that's ok.
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Old 04-16-2010   #5
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I have done the poly in other cars I have owned, and they will creak and groan enough to make you wish you had stockers UNLESS you add zerk fittings to keep them greased. Adding the fittings and a little grease makes worlds or difference, and makes the poly a very worthwhile mod. If you don't add the fittings, dont do the poly
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Old 04-17-2010   #6
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Not that my reply will be of any help, but I know I've read a post about poly bushings & there was a specific brand mentioned which no one had squeaks from, and that was a major theme running through the post.
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Old 04-16-2010   #7
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I'm sure others will chime in, but there's also the concern about squeaks with the polyurethane bushings.
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