It was not posted, I don't think... But it does depend on
what class the car is used for. Stock: Sorry, go back to
the OEM bushings. SP/STS/P/M/SM: Poly works.
Alan
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> Date: Thu, 27 Mar 2003 00:00:27 EST
> From: Smokerbros@aol.com
> Subject: Re: Polyurethane Bushings on 92 Civic
>
> In a message dated 3/24/03 4:20:55 AM Pacific Standard Time,
> civicr1992@yahoo.com writes:
>
>
> > I just discovered that my Compensator Arm has ripped bushing (rubber is
> > ripped from the outside metal sleeve). Would you recommend just
> replacing
> > Compensator Arm OR install Prothane (Co. name) bushings in those Arms?
> Is
> > it worth it? The Compensator Arms control rear toe, so would be the
> > presence of stiff polyurethane be benefitiary?
>
> Those large bushings in the middle of the trailing arms are famous for
> ripping out. I'd go polyurethane.
>
> > Also, for AutoXers, what rear toe-in setting do you recommend? Manual
> says
> > 3 mm +2 mm / -1mm. If you have more/less toe, how does it make the car
> > feel?
>
> Less toe-in in the rear will make that particular chassis more neutral,
> until
> it starts oversteering. If I remember correctly, 1/8" - 1/4" total toe-in
> was
> about right on an '88 CRX-Si, which might have been a bit more tailhappy
> than
> your car. Have fun...
>
> Charlie Davis
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