Hi guys

Im finishing up a full suspension over haul.



as you can see ive taken the arms off changed the bushes for powerflex bushes, new geo bolts and installed coilovers.

Then the 'rear bump steer kit' arrived. Not exactly what I was expecting, they turned out to be rose jointed race items. Of which i have no experience.



There is a lot of washers, what are these used for?


There is huge ammount of toe available with these items. Should i be using the original geo bolts with this?

Now here is the bad bit, they do not fit inside my wheels!



You see the thread catching slightly on the inside of the wheel.

Have you had experience of this setup and care to help out?

 

They wont work with stock 16's.

 

Thats really was not the answer I was looking for !

Turns out they arrived with the washers on the wrong side of the rose joint which threw me a total red herring last night.

So moved the washers over, and hey presto they fit my 'stock 16s'

 

Would you mind detailing your experience with replacing the suspension bushings? Cost, time taken, labor effort, etc.?

 

Don't see this done too much on the S2000.

 

Its a lot of time and effort for an amateur like me!

Cost is cheaper than buying new arms from spoon/honda, though i think if i had my time again id drive it straight to someone and say fit those spoon ones, just take my CC and do not tell me how much it costs.

There is alot of right ups on the UK boards.

My advice is, be careful removing those bushes, the arms seem to be made of fudge.

Refer to UK FAQ section for this below but with pictures!

[QUOTE]The Definitive FAQ on Suspension Bushes and Bolts!


The Problem:
The suspension arms on the S2000 are attached to the body with bolts and

 

Awesome information!

Can you tell us the difference in drifing after installing the bushings and the bump steer kit?

having those on my wish list for a while now...

 

Well because the suspension was totally knackered before it was great at drifting then.

Ive done about 50miles in my car since the upgrade so far and it seems to still 'drift'

Ive set the car up by eye with loads of toe and camber! So basically the alignment will be a million miles out and very un even.

Im going to take it for corner weighting and alignment during the week hopefully. Then it should feel really nice and balanced.

 

The washers are to assist in making sure the arm is as level as possible. I currently am using one washer from the bottom like yourself. Also make sure that you been the heim joints properly lubricated over time, thanks to rain and car washes and such

 

Thanks bud what are you using on the rose joints and coilovers to protect them?