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Old Apr 26, 2022 | 06:50 AM
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3rd gen Replace OEM rubber with hard race pillow bushings

Front Upper A Arm Pillow Bushing Kit: https://www.hardrace.com/Product_det...e=67&MainType=
Front Lower A Arm Pillow Bushing Kit: https://www.hardrace.com/Product_det...e=67&MainType=
Rear Upper A Arm Pillow Bushing Kit: https://www.hardrace.com/Product_det...e=67&MainType=


My Ohlins Flag-R coilovers are at the shop getting rebuilt resealed etc.
I have also ordered the 8 factory pillow bushings.

I have been thinking about replacing some more of the OEM rubber with pillow bushings. Has anybody got any experience with the hard race pillow bushing kits that press into the factory arms?
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Old Apr 26, 2022 | 09:21 AM
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you're back! no FD specific pillow *****, but on the other race cars when you hit stuff the alignment moves because things bend. its been a while, but we only ran the pillow ***** in the sprint race cars. if its an endurance car we'd use poly/rubber
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Old Apr 27, 2022 | 12:38 AM
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Yeah I'm back. Conditions are favourable through a lot of work related study, work, 2 jobs, overtime etc (time, budget, motivation levels) to repair everything wrong with the car and keep it permanently in the garage other than when it pops out for fuel, shakedowns and race meetings. The intended usage is autocross, time attack (full size circuits) and hill climbs.

I still haven't made up my mind what I will do, with the amount of usage the car will get even the joints would probably last 10+ years, which is also making me consider the FEED kit if it is still available.
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Old May 2, 2022 | 11:45 AM
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Are these available for purchase? I only see add to wish list.
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Old May 2, 2022 | 12:02 PM
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I have and have installed quite a few hardrace products and they are great. I currently have their hardened rubber front upper arms on my fd now. They are extremely popular in the honda community specifically for their bushings. They're great and should be used with confidence.

you have to find a hardrace dealer to buy hardrace parts if it's not listed on the non global website. Full detail automotive in Tampa sells hardrace stuff if you're looking for somewhere to order from.
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