Still annoyed by the rear bushing
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There is a new kit coming out soon to eliminate the clunk. Here is the link. I'l be putting it on my car in the next few weeks.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123624849
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123624849
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awr guys are getting the clunk also. its the placement of the bushings.
If you read the AXR page it explains how having the bushings too close to the center of the car like they are now and not close to the wheels like the bracket does causes the bar to bend before it rotates and over time that bending of the bar rounds out the bushings causing the clunk.
I have the ES bushings on and after only 6months they are clunking louder than ever. A large benefit of this bracket that is not mentioned too often is that it helps stiffen the rear of the car resulting in better handling.
The bracket may seem expensive, but if you look at the big picture you'll be buying new bushings every year...then it doesn't seem that expensive.
I have the ES bushings on and after only 6months they are clunking louder than ever. A large benefit of this bracket that is not mentioned too often is that it helps stiffen the rear of the car resulting in better handling.
The bracket may seem expensive, but if you look at the big picture you'll be buying new bushings every year...then it doesn't seem that expensive.
Believe me....Evolv made it as cost effective as possible. He's a good guy. Only wants to help out the mazda community. This is cheaper than most modifications you will do to your car. And besides getting rid of the clunk, it should strengthen the handling as well. This bracket is almost an exact copy of Racing Beats design before Mazda trashed it. And Racing Beat has already "refused" to make any brackets for us. Atleast this is better than Mazda's infamous bushing recall....what are we on now....156 F
1somamp3 said:Believe me....Evolv made it as cost effective as possible. He's a good guy. Only wants to help out the mazda community. This is cheaper than most modifications you will do to your car. And besides getting rid of the clunk, it should strengthen the handling as well. This bracket is almost an exact copy of Racing Beats design before Mazda trashed it. And Racing Beat has already "refused" to make any brackets for us. Atleast this is better than Mazda's infamous bushing recall....what are we on now....156 F
I know he isn't ripping people off, I've read up on it and it looks like a really good piece. I guess I'll understand the pain of the clunk more when mine starts clunking.
So Mazda trashed the Racing Beat bracket, trashed Calloway's FMIC upgrade kit (like a Stage 1 upgrade for the MSP).. christ what else did they trash? I guess they didn't think people would actually drive MSPs or something.
u could get some energy bushings, but they only make it easier to lube. ur best thing is go to walmart compare the different types of grease they got, mayb some that wont wash off, and lube up not just the bushings, but the part the bushings will be on. at least 1-2 inchs away from teh bushings on both sides. thats how i did mine last year and still no clunk till winter came cuz it was cold. i havent driven my car yet, its 80 today and goin to drive it later. i still have grease from last summer on it lol. ill post n see if im still clunking, goin to go on some bumpy roads to make sure.
Mazda's bushings are located aproximately 7 inches inwards from the end of the sway bars. This design allows the sway bars to temporarily bend instead of just rotate. This bending action is what destroys the bushings and causes the clunk sound and without you noticing slowly changes the handling of the car (loose rear end)
My AXR clunk fix bracket relocates the bushings to the ends of the sway bar eliminating the bending action.
This will prevent the bushings from wearing out and keep the rear planted day in and day out.
I have a better description of the bracket on my site. www.autoxracing.com
The first run of brackets are going to be shipping out by mid April. The kits will come complete with everything necessary to install it.
I also have a GB going for the first 40 orders at a discount price. Once the original 40 are gone the price will be going up. There are still a few spots on the GB for those that want a perminant fix to the clunk.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2270698#post2270698
post at the end or send me a PM to get on the list.
The price is going to be very close to $135.00 + shipping USD. I still need to iron out some details before the final price is set.
My AXR clunk fix bracket relocates the bushings to the ends of the sway bar eliminating the bending action.
This will prevent the bushings from wearing out and keep the rear planted day in and day out.
I have a better description of the bracket on my site. www.autoxracing.com
The first run of brackets are going to be shipping out by mid April. The kits will come complete with everything necessary to install it.
I also have a GB going for the first 40 orders at a discount price. Once the original 40 are gone the price will be going up. There are still a few spots on the GB for those that want a perminant fix to the clunk.
http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?p=2270698#post2270698
post at the end or send me a PM to get on the list.
The price is going to be very close to $135.00 + shipping USD. I still need to iron out some details before the final price is set.
