Well, urethane will certainly give you *more* feel, better or worse depends
on perspective. Generally, it is a suspension tweak at the expense of some
ride harshness or jitteriness. Personally, if you use good rubber, coat it
once in a while, and keep the car away from Death Valley, the Antarctic, or
solvent fluids, it should last well, until it eventually gets as hard as
urethane <grin> If you want better control and feel in corners, try Koni
shocks and tires with a harder sidewall but softer tread. Either of these
will get you there without getting to jumpy.
stephan #2821
----- Original Message -----
From: "Seth" <sbunin@comcast.net>
To: <Bricklin@autox.team.net>
Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2002 10:14 PM
Subject: Re: Front suspension squeak
> Actually, the main reason for going with the urethane instead of the
rubber
> is the longevity. I'm only tearing down the suspension once! The added
> performance I get with the urethane is a bonus. I'm not planning on
pulling
> one g corners in the brick, but I think (I'm guessing, as I've never used
> urethane before) the urethane will give me a better feel for the road in
the
> hard corners. If anyone knows of a better solution (and a location to get
> the parts) I'm open to suggestions.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Seth
> 1544
>
>
> On 8/31/2002 at 9:47 PM Mitwelt wrote:
>
> >Seth,
> > A word of caution about urethane bushings, not that graphite
> >impregnated
> >are really much better. This is a very rudimentary suspension and
chassis
> >and I actually believe rubber will be a little more forgiving if any
degree
> >of comfort or give is desired. Although solid, the frame is not new
metal,
> >and putting through excess fatigue may not be wise. You can gain so much
> >more better tires. If you are that serious, then certain Yokohamas,
> >hard-to-find Fuldas, and even some Mich will get you there much better.
> > Speaking of comfort, squeak, squeak, squeak, if you stick to using
> >urethane then invest in a tube of NEOSYNTHETIC watercraft grease. This
> >stuff is the most impervious, tenacious, and expensive stuff around, but
> >there is no comparison with other synthetics. You can put a torch on it,
a
> >hose on it, or whatever, it won't budge. I've never seen anything else
> >like
> >it and I've been on the synthetic bandwagon since the beginning. If you
> >get
> >it on your hands, be prepared for lots of cleaning.
> >
> >stephan #2821
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