NoDelta

As I mentioned in the track days thread, I recently found the rear bushing on my front/passenger LCA is blown.
The car behaved well for my second day at Palmer, but I took it up to NH this weekend for some rest and relaxation and it definitely wandered WAY more than it ever has in the past. I`m worried that it's more than just that one bushing at this point.

I thought long and hard earlier this year about whether or not I should sell the car. My first son is due in a couple weeks and it's tough to justify two cars. Ultimately, I decided I'd keep the S, but needed to start working on it myself instead of paying a shop. This would help keep costs down to a more justifiable level.

So - I need to replace my LCA mounts. While I`m in there doing the work, is it worthwhile to replace them with stock bushings? Is it time for an upgrade?
Car will still be primarily used on the street - is there an option better than OEM? Hardrace? poly?
LCAs will be done as a set of 4, but are there others that should be done at the same time? Uppers? Rears?

jsenclosure

Very common problem. You can buy a used lca for about 80-100 and install it yourself. It's a pain and requires cutting out the existing lca but You can figure it out. I'd recommend just doing the one you need for a street car, it's costly to replace the bushings the right way all around the car.

A 2

Mike - I was about to reply and ask you to check with Jake and then I saw he had responded.

Maybe you can send him a PM to see if he has an LCA lying around. If not, he can guide you to where you can find one.

Headchef

What is an LCA?

blueosprey90

"lower control arm" is my interpretation.

NoDelta

indeed - lower control arm.

NoDelta

Jake - sounds like you recommend against just upgrading a couple bushings - its all or nothing?

jsenclosure

Exactly, all or nothing.