Another part in the mail, YAY!

Post by **Diablo0** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:50 pm

Rage-Tek traction bushings. I should be installing this over the weekend. Quite a bit different in design than the old Psi-Fi and older Rage-Tek bushings.

King Crab · Post by **King Crab** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:58 pm

Looks awesome.... What's with everyone getting packages in the mail?

MoxHair · Post by **MoxHair** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 6:59 pm

Not me, I'm paying off debt.

Post by **Diablo0** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 8:41 pm

So am I, should be paid off by November then I might go into more debt for another year

Chibits12 · Post by **Chibits12** » Thu Mar 20, 2008 10:50 pm

MoxHair wrote:Not me, I'm paying off debt.

I hear ya

FTWNeon · Post by **FTWNeon** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:12 am

Wow, thats alot different then the old design. Wonder if they're any better?

Post by **Diablo0** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 8:53 am

FTWNeon wrote:Wow, thats alot different then the old design. Wonder if they're any better?

Yeah, so we shall see.. these a little play in them compared to the other ones but it shouldn't be noticable driving. They do look a little easier to install though but we'll see either tonight or tomorrow.

King Crab · Post by **King Crab** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:20 am

What will they do for you? Will you notice any improvement in handling or ride quality? And which Neon will they be going on?

01WhiteNe0n · Post by **01WhiteNe0n** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:32 am

Who needs to pay off debt when you can buy more parts

They look good jason.

Post by **Diablo0** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 10:32 am

I've had some older Traction Bushings on the black car for a few years now and there was quite a bit of difference in steering response compared to stock bushings as well as a decrease in wheel hop. Hopefully these will be the same on the white car

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:00 am

Very nice man! I was wondering, did you have to call and ask for those? I didn't see them on their site. I have the Energy Suspension bushings in now, but what is your thoughts on the Rage-Tek set over those? Worth the investment for someone obsessed with the tightest suspension possible?

I'm already jealous

Post by **Diablo0** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:11 am

They pretty much just re-released them since they were having problems with their old machine shop so I guess they had to find a new one. I'm sure you can either call them or check out their section on SRTforums as there is a thread there. Right now they're offering them at a lower price.

I never had the Energy LCA bushings installed since I went straight to traction bushings on the black car but I can say they do feel nice over stock. You'd think the car would feel harsh since it's a solid bushing rather than rubber but I didn't think so at all and rides better.

King Crab · Post by **King Crab** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:23 am

You know....... I have never even heard of half this sh*t that you guys and gals find, and put on your Neon's. But since I stumbled onto this site a little over a year ago, well lets just say, I now get into trouble for wanting everything I see and hear about......

Now that being said Thank you for opening my eyes up to the possibilities

Danteneon · Post by **Danteneon** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 11:34 am

Come to the darkside David....we have cookies! Just remember, it's only money

Thanks for the info Jason. I'm going to look into them.

teamliviD · Post by **teamliviD** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:46 pm

i just ordered a set!!

kevo · Post by **kevo** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 12:52 pm

Diablo0 wrote:
FTWNeon wrote:Wow, thats alot different then the old design. Wonder if they're any better?
Yeah, so we shall see.. these a little play in them compared to the other ones but it shouldn't be noticable driving. They do look a little easier to install though but we'll see either tonight or tomorrow.

they look alot better than the last set that Nemo made. Odd that they have a little more play in them. Nemo is extremely picky, i'm surprised that they went out like that.

Post by **Diablo0** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 1:59 pm

It's not a lot, casing around the bearing is made that the bearing assembly can be dropped in then a spirolock ring inserted snapped in to hold it in place from coming out. There is a little play between the bearing assembly and the spirolock ring but side to side, none. The older ones where more or less pressed in and then sandwitched between the two pieces of aluminum that were hold together with screws.

It's not a ton, just a tiny amount.

SamGab · Post by **SamGab** » Fri Mar 21, 2008 2:04 pm

LaidNeon · Post by **LaidNeon** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 1:14 pm

how about a link to buy those

Post by **occasional demons** » Sat Mar 22, 2008 6:24 pm

LaidNeon wrote:how about a link to buy those

WERD!
http://www.rage-tek.com/home.php
I found the site but not the LCA bushing kit. not under suspension.

Post by **Diablo0** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:25 pm

Installed them this past Sunday. So far they're okay... having a slight issue with them but I contacted Rage-Tek to see if I'm an isolated case or if others have reported anything. I think the play that is has as described above is causing some clanking noise. The bushings still function but I wish there wasn't a clanking noise... I wish it was a pressed fit and not a slide in fit.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmB9AsOpypI

Post by **occasional demons** » Thu Mar 27, 2008 11:46 pm

I wonder if you coated them with RTV silicone reinstalled, and let it set before driving if it would quiet them. At least keep them from clanking, I doubt it would keep them from moving, but if you needed to remove them it wouldn't be a total PITA.