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Old Dec 14, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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I have a choice between one of these as a christmas present for me.
Should I take

a) Urethane Bushing Kit - Complete

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b) Rtek7 Ecu Upgrade 1.5 (self-install)
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 03:44 AM
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I would think option "A"... hands down.
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 10:29 AM
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If you're hitting the stock fuel cut now, do the rtek. If not, bushings.
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 11:08 AM
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I'd take whichever costs more, but thats just cause I'm cheap :-P
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 11:34 AM
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Thank you for your suggestions. I might go with the Bushings. =] happy holidays to you all.
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 11:36 AM
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bushings make a 200k mile car feel like it just came off the show room floor.
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 11:37 AM
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If you do get bushings, get the ones that can be externally greased and install zerks to do so.
Otherwise your car will sound like a Conestoga wagon rolling down the street.
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Old Dec 15, 2011 | 11:51 AM
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Originally Posted by clokker
If you do get bushings, get the ones that can be externally greased and install zerks to do so.
Otherwise your car will sound like a Conestoga wagon rolling down the street.
I'm looking at http://www.racingbeat.com/RX7-1986-1...ion/14210.html
These are externally greased correct?
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Old Dec 18, 2011 | 09:52 PM
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Thank you guys for your suggestions. I have the bushing on their way. I'll do the Rtek next up.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 12:05 AM
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Originally Posted by fcs4manila
Thank you guys for your suggestions. I have the bushing on their way. I'll do the Rtek next up.
Great choice sir!... You won't regret it.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 05:52 AM
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Somewhere I'd been told that Urethane bushings make the car ride rougher? [Than stock, or implied as worse than worn stock]
I've been sitting on a kit for a while now because of that [and the huge installation effort..]
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 12:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Derekcat
Somewhere I'd been told that Urethane bushings make the car ride rougher? [Than stock, or implied as worse than worn stock]
I've been sitting on a kit for a while now because of that [and the huge installation effort..]
After I'll install them, I'll let you know what I think and tell you my comparison.
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Old Dec 19, 2011 | 12:18 PM
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please do as I'm sure I need to get them for mine.
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Old Dec 21, 2011 | 11:45 PM
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Just received my Bushing Package. But, I'm busy during the Holidays. I will install them in about 2.5 weeks. And I'll give my review on them. And a comparison of before and after on how it feels. Pics also to follow.
See ya
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