Steering bushes on focused car - what effect?

[muffinmenace]

Hi Guys,

I've had an advisory on my MOT about steering rack bushes and it's prompted me to take a fresh look at my set-up.

The steering has been 'off' (bumpy, snatchy) for a while on my car and from my research steering bushes can have an effect. What I'd like to know is would going with harder bushes improve steering feel or would OEM be preferential? The car is a DC2 so I'd imagine the OEM is stiffer than most cars but I'd just like to hear your thoughts on if it's worth going poly or if OEM would be adequate.

I know it's open to interpretation but you thoughts would be welcome non the less.

[Kawasicki]

What bush are you considering changing.

[HustleRussell]

'set up'? How about some maintenance first.

[muffinmenace]

Kawasicki said:

What bush are you considering changing.

17 & 4








Here's the kit: http://www.racingxs.co.uk/index.php?route=product/...

I don't know why there's four smaller bushes but only two on the diagra, the Honda parts site also lists a requirement of four. Maybe it's just not possible to illustrate all four in the drawing?

Parts DB: http://www.lingshondaparts.com/honda_car_parts_blo...

Edited by muffinmenace on Tuesday 18th August 12:57

[Kawasicki]

They will have a minuscule effect on steering precision and a moderate effect on nvh. I would stick with the Honda ones.

[muffinmenace]

What does NVH mean?

and thanks!

[Kawasicki]

muffinmenace said:

What does NVH mean?

and thanks!

noise, vibrations and harshness. Basically vibrations you can hear and feel.

[muffinmenace]

Thanks Kawasicki