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Can I get one more track day out of this control arm bushing?

Old 09-17-2012, 09:49 AM
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Default Can I get one more track day out of this control arm bushing?

Wanting to do VIR Friday with Rezoom, but saw this on my upper left front ca:

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I am on R80 slicks running about 8/10s (2:12 - 2:15 laps). No time to fix before leaving Thurs night.

OK to do?
Old 09-17-2012, 10:15 AM
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I ran mine like that for a long time.

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With stuff like that, my philosophy is "If you question the integrity, replace it."

It's up to you though.
Old 09-17-2012, 11:31 AM
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May get a little squirrelly under hard braking..but that's prolly about all.
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You are on borrowed time with that bushing ! Get your poly bushing kit on order --- It will probably make it one more day. Pay close attention to the car and what it is telling you on track. If it gets squirrely pack it in.
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Should be fine, I am selling some t1's in the for sale if you need them.

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I tracked an '01 Z06 many years ago on worse bushings. Car moved around a little but once the control arms took their "set" it was ok.
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Originally Posted by froggy47
Should be fine, I am selling some t1's in the for sale if you need them.

I saw those - pricey for just hpde.

Just wanted to sneak in a VIR day this Friday before repairing, so hopefully it will hold up. I am signing up now - 79*, sunny and 0% chance of rain for Friday. I hope they won't miss me at work
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I tracked mine for a while like that, until I realized that isn't how they are supposed to look. I would put it high on the list, but it wouldn't stop me from using it a few days in the interim.

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