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GetYouOne · 06-16-2015, 07:22 PM

I bought some Sub frame bushings from ADM and about to install my turbo. My installer said trailing arms which I bought as well is enough to help the wheel hop. He told me Sub Frame bushings make the car very stiff and are useful for track/drag. As a daily driver not so much. I dont plan on tracking my car just for DD. Thoughts?

bct10985 · 06-16-2015, 10:03 PM

solid bushings?

GetYouOne · 06-16-2015, 10:37 PM

Yes

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Originally Posted by bct10985

solid bushings?

Synner · 06-16-2015, 10:42 PM

You'll never know they're there but I would probably do the inserts for a street only car unless you have a lot of hp.

Tim417 · 06-17-2015, 03:31 AM

I have ADM solid bushings in my car. Didnt notice any extra noise or harshness with those at all.

mhog · 06-17-2015, 11:18 AM

It will help for more than Wheel hop! It will keep the rear from moving when cornering.

Dexman1349 · 06-17-2015, 11:35 AM

I daily drive my car, only been to the track once. Mods in my sig (including solid subframe bushings).

65k miles on the car, about 15k with all of the suspension stuff done. I would do it again in a heartbeat. The only complaint comes from my wife when she tries to drink her coffee because it's a much stiffer ride and she ends up spilling a little.

Apex Motorsports · 06-17-2015, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by GetYouOne

I bought some Sub frame bushings from ADM and about to install my turbo. My installer said trailing arms which I bought as well is enough to help the wheel hop. He told me Sub Frame bushings make the car very stiff and are useful for track/drag. As a daily driver not so much. I dont plan on tracking my car just for DD. Thoughts?

You might want to find a new installer because he is clearly not familiar with the 5th Gen. First off, the entire rear suspension of the car bolts up to the rear cradle which is then bolted to the chassis. You can upgrade all the rear arms and still have wheel hop and instability if you do not address the foundation; the rear cradle bushings. Second, you will not notice much difference in drivebility even with solid rear cradle bushings. It is really the only place in the suspension that you can get away with going full solid and not have any significant downside.

Dexman1349 · 06-17-2015, 11:46 AM

There can be a slight increase in NVH, so to say "no downside" isn't completely accurate.

Apex Motorsports · 06-17-2015, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Dexman1349

There can be a slight increase in NVH, so to say "no downside" isn't completely accurate.

Wording adjusted.

JDP Motorsports · 06-19-2015, 04:50 PM

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Originally Posted by GetYouOne

I bought some Sub frame bushings from ADM and about to install my turbo. My installer said trailing arms which I bought as well is enough to help the wheel hop. He told me Sub Frame bushings make the car very stiff and are useful for track/drag. As a daily driver not so much. I dont plan on tracking my car just for DD. Thoughts?

There is no draw back to going with solid sub-frame mounts. You may want to find a new installer because it sounds like he's never driven a 5th Gen with solid mounts....

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ADM PERFORMANCE · 06-23-2015, 08:47 AM

Sounds like someone not wanting to install them if you aske me.

ADM sells these weekly and has had 0 complaints, only compliments

ClawSS · 06-23-2015, 09:17 AM

Just get it done and don't look back. I run the BMR polys and they are awesome, too.

CFD · 06-23-2015, 09:21 AM

I found no noticeable difference with solid mounts, if you combine them with derlin differential bushings that all changes.

06-16-2015, 07:22 PM	#1
GetYouOne Drives: 2012 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 1,595	Sub Frame Bushings Good Idea For Daily Drving? I bought some Sub frame bushings from ADM and about to install my turbo. My installer said trailing arms which I bought as well is enough to help the wheel hop. He told me Sub Frame bushings make the car very stiff and are useful for track/drag. As a daily driver not so much. I dont plan on tracking my car just for DD. Thoughts?

06-16-2015, 10:03 PM	#2
bct10985 Drives: 2010 2SS LS3, 2013 duramax Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Dover, De Posts: 1,452	solid bushings? __________________ ECS Ysi-B, cam, Tsp 2" longtubes, Squash dual pumps, Id1300s, meth, 4L80e, FTI 3600, ZL1 3.73 diff, BMR suspension, 15" conversion, weld rts mt 275 et street R. 9.6@147mph

06-17-2015, 11:35 AM	#7
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	I daily drive my car, only been to the track once. Mods in my sig (including solid subframe bushings). 65k miles on the car, about 15k with all of the suspension stuff done. I would do it again in a heartbeat. The only complaint comes from my wife when she tries to drink her coffee because it's a much stiffer ride and she ends up spilling a little. __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

06-17-2015, 11:46 AM	#9
Dexman1349 2010 2SS/RS M6 Drives: 2010 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Auckland, NZ Posts: 1,482	There can be a slight increase in NVH, so to say "no downside" isn't completely accurate. __________________ 2/7/2014: 419 hp, 419 tq Cosmetic: ZL1 front w/mailslot, painted stripes, powdercoated SS rims, tow hook, and full chrome delete Suspension: Pfadt subframe bushings, Pfadt rear UCA bushings, Z28 Upper control arms, Spohn trailing arms with BMR trailing arm & differential bushings, ZL1 Toe Rods and springs, Prothane radius arm inserts & steering rack bushing, Pfadt Sport front sway, FE4 conversion w/ DS rear sway, Pfadt strut brace Drivetrain: RMCR tune, CAI intake, Kooks headers, hi-flo cats & exhaust, VMAX TB, ZL1 fuel pump, LSR Tri-Ax shifter Bumblebee Racecar Build

06-23-2015, 09:17 AM	#13
ClawSS High-tech Redneck Drives: '10 CGM SS, '02 2500HD, '09 300SRT8 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Lexington, KY Posts: 757	Just get it done and don't look back. I run the BMR polys and they are awesome, too. __________________ "My friends call me Chris. Are you my friend?" 2010 CGM L99 2SS/RS - GPI SS3 VVT, BTR DoD Delete, Circle D 4c, BTR springs, Katech C5R Timing Chain, MRR-228 315/275, CAI, Elite catch-can, TSP 1 7/8" Headers + offroad pipes, Magnaflow 3", Pfadt springs, BMR LCAs, toelinks, trailing arms, cradle bushings, & sway bars w/ endlinks, Vitesse paddles, heritage grille, and an eBay splitter. Power upgrades by Race Proven Perf.; Tuning by ShorTuning.

06-16-2015, 10:42 PM	#4
Synner Drives: cars Join Date: May 2011 Location: Oversneeze Posts: 4,542	You'll never know they're there but I would probably do the inserts for a street only car unless you have a lot of hp.

06-17-2015, 03:31 AM	#5
Tim417 Drives: 2013 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Southern California Posts: 228	I have ADM solid bushings in my car. Didnt notice any extra noise or harshness with those at all.

06-17-2015, 11:18 AM	#6
mhog Drives: 2010 V6 Camaro 2LT/RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: NC Posts: 447 View My Garage	It will help for more than Wheel hop! It will keep the rear from moving when cornering.

06-23-2015, 08:47 AM	#12
ADM PERFORMANCE Drives: Anything I want Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: DfW - Texas Posts: 5,407	Sounds like someone not wanting to install them if you aske me. ADM sells these weekly and has had 0 complaints, only compliments

06-23-2015, 09:21 AM	#14
CFD Drives: 2SS/RS L99 BLACK Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Franklin , MA Posts: 6,696	I found no noticeable difference with solid mounts, if you combine them with derlin differential bushings that all changes.