energy suspension bump stops? - Honda Prelude Forum

jsmooney · 03-05-2008, 09:02 AM

has anyone used these? i need to get some more and these may be cheaper than OEM and last longer

mr_y82 · 05-30-2008, 12:44 PM

I'm thinking about getting their whole kit since I am having some handling issues... I wish someone would respond and let us know if they are good.

Meanie5470 · 05-30-2008, 06:52 PM

what are you trying to achieve with them? I have them in my lowered truck and they take a hell of a beating. You can see the clean spots on my frame and rear where they hit lol. Theyve been in there for like 60k miles or so. And yes if you do the whole kit you will feel a difference. I felt a difference with just doing sway bar end links alone.

skyyskyy · 05-30-2008, 10:17 PM

i just installed the master kit on my 1992 si including all the shock bushings, it took me a couple of days but was astonished at the diffrence it made in the handeling i expected a little diffrence but not like what i got, my only beef with it is i got the red bushings insted of the black ones that have graphite impregnated in them so it sounds like a fat guy sitting on a plastic covered couch when i get in the car but hopefully they will break in and it will go away.

mr_y82 · 06-02-2008, 05:54 AM

I want them for the following reason:

Hard cornering = bad shudder

Are the energy suspension brand better, worse, or about the same as prothane?

How do they do as far as lifespan goes?

ludestarbai · 02-20-2009, 11:03 AM

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Originally Posted by skyyskyy

i just installed the master kit on my 1992 si including all the shock bushings, it took me a couple of days but was astonished at the diffrence it made in the handeling i expected a little diffrence but not like what i got, my only beef with it is i got the red bushings insted of the black ones that have graphite impregnated in them so it sounds like a fat guy sitting on a plastic covered couch when i get in the car but hopefully they will break in and it will go away.

I know this is an old thread, but thats kinda the point.

now that you've had them in for a while what is your experience with them? have they lasted? do they still make the sounds?

Thanks for ur help in advance!

skyyskyy · 02-21-2009, 01:56 AM

been almost a year and the bushings def worth doing still tight with no problems other than the damn squeaking over speed bumps and when ppl get out of the car, if your gonna do it get the black ones they wont squeak.

starbai · 02-22-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by skyyskyy

been almost a year and the bushings def worth doing still tight with no problems other than the damn squeaking over speed bumps and when ppl get out of the car, if your gonna do it get the black ones they wont squeak.

thanks for the tip bud!

can anyone confirm that the black ones will take care of the squeeking problem?

1994_Prelude · 02-23-2009, 09:38 AM

I would also like to know if the black one squeek, if any one knows please post. The season is about to start so I need my car in good shape.

Thanks

natemanas · 03-29-2009, 10:29 PM

hmmm.. i'm doing all mine this week, and I have the reds.. I hope it wont squeak too bad, that'll drive me insane!

bdmski · 03-30-2009, 01:13 AM

I just installed the whole kit. They're amazing. Period. No squeaking here.

GraphiteNine · 03-30-2009, 01:18 AM

Damn, I have the rear and front red energy suspension bump stops sitting on my desk that I havent installed yet.. Hopefully I dont get the dreadful squeak.

bdmski · 03-30-2009, 03:42 AM

I didn't even use any grease on the strut/spring bushings. I have the red as well.

ludestarbai · 03-30-2009, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by bdmski

I just installed the whole kit. They're amazing. Period. No squeaking here.

how many people have a press and are doing these themselves?

For those of you who are, how difficult is it givin a press? I was considering buying one from harbor freight, they're around 80 bucks. I did the 5 lug conversion myself so I'm thinking I should be able to handle this.

Those of you who had a shop do it... how much was all the labor? I'm trying to get a good idea if this is worth having a shop do it or a weekend project that I can tackle?

jsmooney · 03-30-2009, 09:06 AM

I am interested in getting these for my project car. I have the motor mount inserts, but chose to take them out after a few years - they are great, but the idle is rough

natemanas · 03-30-2009, 10:09 AM

Yeah, I just put my ES mount inserts in this friday.. I like it, but the idle is killer.. feels like I'm in an old VW

ludestarbai · 03-30-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by natemanas

Yeah, I just put my ES mount inserts in this friday.. I like it, but the idle is killer.. feels like I'm in an old VW

i dont really understand, whats the purpose of them if they're gonna make the whole car shake like that? isn't the purpose to absorb the energy?

also, again, did you do them all yourself?

natemanas · 03-30-2009, 02:06 PM

The purpose is to get rid of torsional twist, and reduce wear on the transaxle linkage etc.
It's not meant to make your ride more luxurious, but rather, much more sporty and stiff, but I'm sure a lot of vibration will go away with properly done cams with a large high cam/small low cam. I really like it to be honest.. it's a lot rougher, but I just need to damped my dashboard anyways, so i'll bear with it till then.

natemanas · 03-30-2009, 02:24 PM

And yes, I did them myself.. not too bad.
Unbolt the 17mm throughbolt, then the (3) 14mm bolts holding it to the frame on the bottom, pop the mount housing out and press the inserts in..
The rear was a bit trickier and required some maneuvering.
Also, make sure to jack the engine up a little bit via the transmission so you can let the slack off the mounts.
In fact, Here's a writeup I found kinda helpful.
ES motor mount installation write-up
A little vague, but you'll get it when you look at the mounts.