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Originally Posted by enkeivette
Why not run solid needle bearing suspension bushings? As opposed to rubber or urethane. From a racing perspective, not comfort.
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Mmm, pliable bushings add to suspension compliance. This can manifest as unpredictable weight transfers (bad) or bits and pieces NOT breaking because there's a little give (good). As far as I know, most street car based race cars use metal spherical bushings as much as a possible and essentially no rubber.
I'm running solid trailing arm bushings in the Vette (stock is rubber) and the difference in how the rear-end feels under harder cornering is noticable, however, the comfort is not that comprised. Obviously metal must be VERY thoroughly lubed it won't last long at all.
There, how's that for not answering your question?