The Tale of Alexandria, My Magnetic Metallic S550 GT

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Well last night I went ahead and ordered some BMR goodies.

BMR Differential Bushing Kit, Poly
BMR Rear Cradle Bushing Kit, Poly

That should eliminate 90% of the wheel hop alone.

I will also be ordering the Ford Racing Cradle to Toe Link Bearings after payday.

I'll be sure to post up the install and some pictures.
 

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Alright, relay how the bushings help you out. I've heard they have some NVH until you break them in.

I don't have any wheel hop right now, but I'm thinking of leaving the differential bushings stock and adding the cradle lockout kit. I like how it centers everything, adds a nice jack point, and keeps the cradle fixed (like it should be IMO). We will see how it all turns out when adding a full PP suspension and BMR springs. My car is also a dedicated DD
 
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Alright, relay how the bushings help you out. I've heard they have some NVH until you break them in.

I don't have any wheel hop right now, but I'm thinking of leaving the differential bushings stock and adding the cradle lockout kit. I like how it centers everything, adds a nice jack point, and keeps the cradle fixed (like it should be IMO). We will see how it all turns out when adding a full PP suspension and BMR springs. My car is also a dedicated DD

A little NVH won't bother me as my car is already loud with the exhaust. I can always add the lockout kit later on. I have other obligations so heavily modding my car at once is not ideal right now.

Yeah, I didn't have wheel hop until I went to the track. Have you been to the track? If I didn't plan on racing the car I would leave the bushings alone because on the street they're fine.
 

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I got the BMR bushings in yesterday and they are pretty damn beefy, I can't wait to install them this weekend if the weather allows. If I do I'll be going to the track on Sunday and seeing how much better it performs.
 

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Made some progress this evening. Going to finish up in the morning. Man, the factory bushings are a bitch to remove! I only got two out so far. I'm not sure if I want to attempt the diff bushings since I need my car back together by Sunday afternoon.
 

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Finished earlier this evening. I plan to have a detailed write up later this week. I'm beat. But first impressions are pretty awesome. The rear end feels absolutely solid now, there is an increase in NVH but that's to be expected. It really feels like the rear end just settles in and stays smooth under WOT.
 

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A little NVH won't bother me as my car is already loud with the exhaust. I can always add the lockout kit later on. I have other obligations so heavily modding my car at once is not ideal right now.

Yeah, I didn't have wheel hop until I went to the track. Have you been to the track? If I didn't plan on racing the car I would leave the bushings alone because on the street they're fine.

I haven't been to the track yet, but definitely have plans to hit a test and tune night during this cool fall weather. Glad to see you got the bushings in, I never asked if adding the resonators got rid of your drone?
 

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I haven't been to the track yet, but definitely have plans to hit a test and tune night during this cool fall weather. Glad to see you got the bushings in, I never asked if adding the resonators got rid of your drone?

Well, be prepared for some wheel hop. I would be really surprised if you didn't get any. Thanks!

I haven't gotten around to having the resonators installed yet. Every weekend I have free I'm usually doing something and don't think about it. I'll probably run by a shop this next weekend and have them installed though
 

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I wonder how the complete bushings compare to the Steeda support kit? I do want to get the BMR diff bushings though!
 

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I wonder how the complete bushings compare to the Steeda support kit? I do want to get the BMR diff bushings though!

If its the kit that simply puts metal lockout bushings over the factory bushings, its better as the factory bushings will still have movement. I don't see the lockouts completely stopping the deflection.

Liking the build so far man! Sub'd.

Thanks man!

This really is a great looking car man

Thank you!


So today I went to Texas Motorplex and got one run.

DA was about 983 when I ran. Temp was 67* F I believe.

Good news is that the BMR bushings are doing their job, 95% of the wheel hop I had before is gone.

Bad news, I still need tires! 60' times are hurting me.

If its hard for you to read, I was the RIGHT lane:
RT: .186
60': 2.244
330: 5.860
1/8: 8.698
MPH: 88.14
1000: 11.128
1/4: 13.146
MPH: 112.39
 

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Just got done installing the BMR Performance springs with the help of Sean. I'll post a short review on them after a week of driving and letting them settle.
 

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Nice looking ride height. Wheels in your future?
 

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