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lexlueger · 10-29-2010, 05:54 PM

ok, So I just installed BMR's complete polyurethane bushing kit *pro version*....... Enter perma-grin

!! All I can say is this has totally transformed the handling characteristics of the camaro. My previous suspension mods were Eibach springs and sway-bars,Bmr trailing arms and Toe rods. I always felt like the car was unsettled over uneven pavement ,turn-in was lack luster and the rear was all over the place.
Now I cannot unsettle the car...I tried, nothing. The ride quality...wait 4 it...wait 4 it... is as good as stock. Before the bushing swap, bumps, uneven pavement and transitions came into the cabin. Now it feels as smooth as silk. No more rear-end step out!!! There is more road and gear noise now after the bushing swap but IMHO It is worth it.
The thing corners as flat and plants as well as my E60 M5. If any one is considering suspension mods this is THE ONE. I wish I'd done this sooner

Apex Motorsports · 10-31-2010, 07:53 AM

As you have discovered, bushing upgrades can make a huge difference. Unfortunately, its not a sexy as adding major components like springs or sway bars so a lot of people neglect this area.

lexlueger · 10-31-2010, 04:35 PM

I think I was one of those folks

but, I have seen the light

jsharp · 10-31-2010, 06:03 PM

Did you install yourself how hard was it to drop rear cradle and take stock bushing out and replace with new ones?

lexlueger · 10-31-2010, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by jsharp

Did you install yourself how hard was it to drop rear cradle and take stock bushing out and replace with new ones?

I had a local shop do the install. I did hover allot though. The cradle was a non issue but they did have a great deal of difficulty with the bushings in the differential and one sub-frame bushing. The whole process took about 10 hours with breaks. If your going to tackle this with out a press..... be prepared for -->

lol.

Apex Motorsports · 10-31-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by lexlueger

I think I was one of those folks

but, I have seen the light

Congratulations!

jsharp · 10-31-2010, 09:53 PM

lol gotcha I thought about just doing inserts for cradle and using cincy speed tool for differential

lexlueger · 11-01-2010, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jsharp

lol gotcha I thought about just doing inserts for cradle and using cincy speed tool for differential

I would go full bush replacement. The factory bushings are P.O.S... If you've done bushing replacement before, you should be fine and the cincy tool cant hurt . Its above my pay grade! MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU.

blazzin1 · 11-01-2010, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by jsharp

lol gotcha I thought about just doing inserts for cradle and using cincy speed tool for differential

What is this "cincy speed tool for differential" you speak of ???

BMR guy · 11-01-2010, 09:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lexlueger

ok, So I just installed BMR's complete polyurethane bushing kit *pro version*....... Enter perma-grin

!! All I can say is this has totally transformed the handling characteristics of the camaro. My previous suspension mods were Eibach springs and sway-bars,Bmr trailing arms and Toe rods. I always felt like the car was unsettled over uneven pavement ,turn-in was lack luster and the rear was all over the place.
Now I cannot unsettle the car...I tried, nothing. The ride quality...wait 4 it...wait 4 it... is as good as stock. Before the bushing swap, bumps, uneven pavement and transitions came into the cabin. Now it feels as smooth as silk. No more rear-end step out!!! There is more road and gear noise now after the bushing swap but IMHO It is worth it.
The thing corners as flat and plants as well as my E60 M5. If any one is considering suspension mods this is THE ONE. I wish I'd done this sooner

Thanks for the feedback lex. It's great to hear confirmation from someone for something we have been preaching all along. I think the install scares a lot of people away from most of these bushings but they really should be one of the first mods. Having a stable platform really prepares the car for future suspension mods. Glad you have seen the light and are spreading the word!!

danhr · 11-01-2010, 10:33 AM

nice to read this....

was hoping to find some reviews about the bmr subrame bushings.

for what you get and price, I was strongly considering these (as I wanted something a little big more than just the ones that stack on top of the factory ones, but don't think I need/can justify spending the money for solids).... I was just hoping to find more reviews of them

BMR guy · 11-01-2010, 10:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by danhr

nice to read this....

was hoping to find some reviews about the bmr subrame bushings.

for what you get and price, I was strongly considering these (as I wanted something a little big more than just the ones that stack on top of the factory ones, but don't think I need/can justify spending the money for solids).... I was just hoping to find more reviews of them

They are still relatively new for us which is really the only reason you haven't seen as many reviews. If you visit the G8 boards, they have been raving over our bushings for years, the popularity just hasn't quite reached critical mass on the Camaro boards yet! No reason to wait though!

gHoSt437 · 11-01-2010, 11:46 AM

I'm going to do the same in about a month when I drop the rear end out to do my gear and axel upgrade. Though mines a daily driver so leaning toward the street version, but I'll see. Installed Hotchkis springs/sway bars, and Pfadt trailing arms which is the only suspension work I've done so far.

jsharp · 11-01-2010, 12:21 PM

Cincy Speed Diff removal tool

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...33#post2429133

10-29-2010, 05:54 PM	#1
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	BMR Bushings (pro version) ok, So I just installed BMR's complete polyurethane bushing kit pro version....... Enter perma-grin !! All I can say is this has totally transformed the handling characteristics of the camaro. My previous suspension mods were Eibach springs and sway-bars,Bmr trailing arms and Toe rods. I always felt like the car was unsettled over uneven pavement ,turn-in was lack luster and the rear was all over the place. Now I cannot unsettle the car...I tried, nothing. The ride quality...wait 4 it...wait 4 it... is as good as stock. Before the bushing swap, bumps, uneven pavement and transitions came into the cabin. Now it feels as smooth as silk. No more rear-end step out!!! There is more road and gear noise now after the bushing swap but IMHO It is worth it. The thing corners as flat and plants as well as my E60 M5. If any one is considering suspension mods this is THE ONE. I wish I'd done this sooner __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: STAGE 3 TVS 2300 CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS/NANO KIT KDI HEAT EXCHANGER/ROTOFAB RESERVOIR CIRCLE D 2800 TC/FLEX PLATE/ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES EATON TRUETRAC -LPE 3.27 GEARS DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SQUASH RETURN STYLE FS ID 850's E85/ FLEXFUEL BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION KILL MODE, ON.

10-31-2010, 04:35 PM	#3
lexlueger Drives: V10 BMW M5, Supercharged 2SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Charlotte NC /Brooklyn NY Posts: 2,305	I think I was one of those folks but, I have seen the light __________________ MAST 416 STROKER: STAGE 3 TVS 2300 CUSTOM CAM TPIS 102 TB IW 8 RIB PULLEY W/ OD COG REARS NX EXPRESS/NANO KIT KDI HEAT EXCHANGER/ROTOFAB RESERVOIR CIRCLE D 2800 TC/FLEX PLATE/ADM TRANS COOLER DSS DRIVESHAFT/1400 HP AXLES EATON TRUETRAC -LPE 3.27 GEARS DYNATECH HEADERS/MAGNAFLOW EXHAUST SQUASH RETURN STYLE FS ID 850's E85/ FLEXFUEL BMR/EIBACH SUSPENSION KILL MODE, ON.

10-31-2010, 06:03 PM	#4
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	Did you install yourself how hard was it to drop rear cradle and take stock bushing out and replace with new ones? __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

10-31-2010, 09:53 PM	#7
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	lol gotcha I thought about just doing inserts for cradle and using cincy speed tool for differential __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

11-01-2010, 10:33 AM	#11
danhr BAMF SS Drives: 2016 Camaro 1SS A8 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ford City, PA Posts: 3,023	nice to read this.... was hoping to find some reviews about the bmr subrame bushings. for what you get and price, I was strongly considering these (as I wanted something a little big more than just the ones that stack on top of the factory ones, but don't think I need/can justify spending the money for solids).... I was just hoping to find more reviews of them __________________ 2016 1SS A8: FBO + Circle D + P1X + Meth + Tuned by Pray Performance Stock Longblock 800 SAE rwhp. 9.4 @ 145 mph.

10-31-2010, 07:53 AM	#2
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	As you have discovered, bushing upgrades can make a huge difference. Unfortunately, its not a sexy as adding major components like springs or sway bars so a lot of people neglect this area.

11-01-2010, 11:46 AM	#13
gHoSt437 Drives: 2010 SIM 2SS/RS Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 84	I'm going to do the same in about a month when I drop the rear end out to do my gear and axel upgrade. Though mines a daily driver so leaning toward the street version, but I'll see. Installed Hotchkis springs/sway bars, and Pfadt trailing arms which is the only suspension work I've done so far.

11-01-2010, 12:21 PM	#14
jsharp NOW CAMMED & SUPERCHARGED Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black w/ IOM Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Ar Posts: 2,336	Cincy Speed Diff removal tool http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showth...33#post2429133 __________________ Livernois Motorsports: Maggie 2300 7psi, Livernois 2C cam/L99 to LS3 Conversion, Ported TB, Rotofab w/adm race scoop, adm trans cooler,Kooks headers no cats, Kooks 3" exhaust. METCO breather. Precision 2400 Vigilante TC. Eibach Lowering Springs & Swaybars. BMR Trailing arms, BMR Rear Cradle Bushings, BMR Toe Rods, BMR Differential bushings. Vossen CV3 20's w/ 305 Mickey Thompson @25psi. Zl1 front bumper. OE Zl1 Hood and matte black insert. 556RWHP/500RWTQ L99

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