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Old May 6, 2006 | 10:21 PM
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Default Polyurethane Vs. Rubber

What are the pros vs cons. Company's like Energy Suspensions offer complete kits to replace every factory piece of rubber with polyurethane. Energy Suspension claims better handling.

How much better?

Whats the trade off?
Old May 7, 2006 | 08:43 PM
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I have the Energy Suspension motor and trans mounts. There is definately more vibration, but also a much more "solid" feel under power. I'm launching with over 550 RWTQ and felt the OEM's could go at anytime
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I was thinking something like this should get my kidneys nice and bruised.
Old May 8, 2006 | 11:30 AM
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Get em! We can through them in next time you are around. At least before hot august nights.
Old May 8, 2006 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by blueeyeddevil
Get em! We can through them in next time you are around. At least before hot august nights.
I should be back in your neighborhood two weeks so get more parts on your floor for us to put on.
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Put them in my GT, drove it home today for the first time in 9 months. I can't compare it to the stock units as mine were busted before I replaced them with the new ones.
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Originally Posted by Top Fuel Friday
Put them in my GT, drove it home today for the first time in 9 months. I can't compare it to the stock units as mine were busted before I replaced them with the new ones.
How did it feel? Any squeaks?



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