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Gstick · 10-05-2019, 06:29 PM

If I install the Detroit Speed rear cradle mount solid aluminum bushings, will the noise, harshness and vibration be absolutley annoying ?

My 1LE is only driven on the street, no track time.

While I'm at it, will the DSE lowering springs front & rear work with the Bilstein B6 shocks ?

Thanks in advance !

bkevind · 10-05-2019, 07:13 PM

It depends on how much noise is already present - it will be amplified

Bils B6 with DSE springs should be an excellent combination. (haven't done that myself so, grain of salt)

I've run bils with eibach, bils with H&R, and bilstein PSS9 on other cars. They've all been really good.

olblue75 · 10-05-2019, 07:25 PM

I have a set of PAFDT bushings and no noise.

KillboyPowerhead · 10-06-2019, 06:46 AM

Minimal to no extra NVH after adding solid bushings. Dooo iiit!

JusticePete always spoke highly of BMR and DSE springs with B6's, suggesting that this combo is better than many of the lower-priced coilovers.

wakespeak · 10-06-2019, 09:00 PM

Slightly more noise, but you really have to be listening for it. For street use, you'll notice more control with 1st/2nd gear hard acceleration as the wheels aren't able to move the cradle around and steer the car from the rear.

eLeSthree · 10-07-2019, 05:55 AM

I was just shopping for cradle bushings friday. I can see how a step up from the soft factory rubber to a stiff poly bushing could be worth $200, but I just dont see the gain from going from poly to a solid bushing for an additional $400+.

Unless you guys are finding them cheaper somewhere?

Then again, I've never tried either... BMR's are in route now.

10-05-2019, 06:29 PM	#1
Gstick Drives: 2015 Camaro SS/RS 1LE Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: southwestern, PA Posts: 276	DSE suspension If I install the Detroit Speed rear cradle mount solid aluminum bushings, will the noise, harshness and vibration be absolutley annoying ? My 1LE is only driven on the street, no track time. While I'm at it, will the DSE lowering springs front & rear work with the Bilstein B6 shocks ? Thanks in advance !

10-05-2019, 07:13 PM	#2
bkevind Drives: 2013 2SS RS 1LE Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Austin Posts: 555 View My Garage	It depends on how much noise is already present - it will be amplified Bils B6 with DSE springs should be an excellent combination. (haven't done that myself so, grain of salt) I've run bils with eibach, bils with H&R, and bilstein PSS9 on other cars. They've all been really good. __________________ 468, Mishimoto rad + oil cooler, TSP LTH MCS 2WNR CTSV/ZL1 front calipers/rotors + G-Loc Forgestar CF-5 19x11

10-05-2019, 07:25 PM	#3
olblue75 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Clarksville Tennesse. Posts: 6,062	I have a set of PAFDT bushings and no noise. __________________ Orange Krush II 1LE Front sway bar, Splitter, shocks and struts, Z28 dual mode mufflers, Intake, UCA Bushings, and Toresen 3.91 Diff. 1 piece DSS Drive Shaft, ZL1/C7 Calipers, and 32mm JPSS Rear Bar. ASC race spec splitter and wicker. 6th Gen M017 Wheels. Stainless Works 1 7/8 LTs. DSE and PAFDT Suspension components.

10-06-2019, 06:46 AM	#4
KillboyPowerhead Drives: 2015 Z/22 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 931	Minimal to no extra NVH after adding solid bushings. Dooo iiit! JusticePete always spoke highly of BMR and DSE springs with B6's, suggesting that this combo is better than many of the lower-priced coilovers. __________________ Overkill/Self Tuned; Mace Camshafts; K&N Typhoon Cold Air Intake; Ported 80mm Throttle Body/Intake Manifolds/Manifold Spacer; Solo Performance High-Flow Cats, Cat-back Exhaust; Vitesse Motorsports Throttle Controller; Elite Engineering E2 Catch Can; BC Racing BR Coilovers; JPSS Delrin Radius Rod Bushing Inserts, Sway Bars; Pegasus Aluminum Rear Cradle Bushings, Camber/Caster Plates; Z/28 Toe Links, Trailing Arms, Upper Control Arm Bushings, Rear Shock Mounts

10-06-2019, 09:00 PM	#5
wakespeak Drives: 2020 ZL1 1LE Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 1,335	Slightly more noise, but you really have to be listening for it. For street use, you'll notice more control with 1st/2nd gear hard acceleration as the wheels aren't able to move the cradle around and steer the car from the rear. __________________ 2020 ZL1 1LE [Moroso SC Expansion Tank, otherwise stock]

10-07-2019, 05:55 AM	#6
eLeSthree Drives: 2011 Camaro SS 6sp Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Drivers Seat Posts: 1,904	I was just shopping for cradle bushings friday. I can see how a step up from the soft factory rubber to a stiff poly bushing could be worth $200, but I just dont see the gain from going from poly to a solid bushing for an additional $400+. Unless you guys are finding them cheaper somewhere? Then again, I've never tried either... BMR's are in route now. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS---SOLD TMS Dart 427 FED M311s, ESS Tuning G4 Blower, DSX Triple FP Assembly, DSX FF, FIC1300, Mcleod RXT 1200HD, Edlebrock Pro Flo XT 1158whp 1017wtq. 2010 CTS-V A6 - "Stock" SOLD 630whp 658wtq 2024 F-150 RCSB 5.0 4x4 waiting for tunes...