I think the energy suspension kit tells you what they give you, but not where it goes. My friend's was missing the grease also, which I hear is common. If you don't get enough grease in there or mess with it too much and push the grease off of an area, the car will creak until you get new bushings installed. It's not a complicated process, but not easy by any means. Also, if you are not careful when splitting the press-fit outter housing of the stock bushings, you can screw up the major suspension parts (ie-control arms). My friend that did this on another friend's EP3 is a master machinist and can pour custom bushings if needed. If you do it yourself, good luck! ..... I wouldn't (can't since nobody makes them for my car).

 

Both Brands You mentioned.Are recommended by me also. The majority of mine are Energy S. with the exception of the rear motor mount bushing which is Prothane brand. You will Def. feel the difference!!!
Good Luck with the motor bushings though,,,they were a pain in the A**...

 

I think he's talking about suspension bushings. For the engine and tranny, I'd leave the rubber bushings or replace OEM if needed. Poly on the engine and tranny mounts will only make the cabin shake at idle. If you want to stabilize the engine under load, get an engine damper.

 

So if I do decide, when ever I get the set, not to do the install myslef, where should I take it to get done and how much cash can I expect to drop on it?

 

I'd expect a sigle mechanic for a full day at whatever rate your guy charges. 8 hrs * $60 = $480, so around $500?!?

Most suspension mechanics can do it. Definately performace mechanics can, but cost more. General mechanics will be hit-or-miss and a lot won't want that job.

 

Wow, $500 bucks isa lot of cash. Especially if what their installing only costs me around $100. But I guess that's what you pay to not screw up your own ride. So I do work with with some pretty amazing industrial mechanics, their not auto mechanics, but I don't doubt their skills by any means. I guess I'll have to figure all that out when I get the kit. Thanks for all the info.

 

how can you screw up? im doing everything myself. its a learning experience. dont know much about suspension? you will after this. just a basic tool knowledge and a Honda Maintenance PDF and youre set! when it comes to the ones that need "pressing" ill have to take them to a shop most likely.

 

I guess I just trip about screwin' somethin' up while pressing the bushings out and back in. But I do work with some guys that could help me out. I just don't wanna wreck shop on anything on my car. I'll have to see when I get the kit. Thanks for the link, and also, nice ride. It looks clean.

 

If you plan to torch the old bushings out, have a fire extinguisher handy and a nice fire-proof blanket to cover the car and inner wheel well. Also be careful to not turn your car black with soot from the burning rubber. A mask is also a good idea.

 

Yeah, I hadn't thought about burning them out. I'll probably have everything pressed that needs to be. Flame on sounds fun, but messy. It could be a little bit before I get the kit, but I'll let you guys know how it goes when I do.