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**Turninconcepts.com** · 04-25-2005, 01:51 PM

I've got this posted in our latest news thread down below, but I thought I would ask it here in hopes of getting more eyes on it.

As many of you know, Tony and I are always thinking about what to bring out next so let me know what you think about this:

Tony and I are about ready to pull the trigger for the next TiC product. We are looking at bushings again, but this time for the rear diff. These are NOT for the rear subframe outriggers ala Whiteline bushings (or some new, but still rare Kartboy ones), but are for the actual mount. The reason I am wondering about this is to find out if people would be interested. As you can understand tooling and production is rather pricey, and we'd like to spend our money on making parts people would actually use; thus why I am gauging interest.

So far, we know that these will fit all USDM STis, all 02+ WRX, 01-04 outbacks/legacies, 02+ 2.5 RS, probably 02+ foresters (we need to confirm).

To give you an idea of what we are talking about here's a pic of the rear diff mount. See those POS eliptical bushings? We're looking to replace those with solid ones (yes, others are on the market, but we've planned for the price to be a good bit less, and easier to install). The POS ones we are talking about are in the top mount pictured below.

Linky

Now, the question remains - Sure Clint, but what will it do? Here you go:
1) Reduce driveline backlash to help with the clunk you hear on hard/fast shifts.
2) Reduce flex in the driveline - Hey Man, that energy from the engine has to go somewhere. Wouldn't you rather more go to the ground instead of being absorbed by wimpy, pansy, girlie-man bushings?

***Datadatum*** · 04-25-2005, 04:29 PM

Interested!

cnstman · 04-25-2005, 07:27 PM

subscribing, and interested (any idea on price?)

Egan · 04-26-2005, 06:34 AM

Interested.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 04-26-2005, 06:51 AM

Link has been fixed. Pricewise we're thinking in the 40-45 range.

heavyweightboxer · 04-26-2005, 01:41 PM

Interested!

***bah14*** · 04-26-2005, 08:08 PM

lol Clint, do you often find yourlself calling the oem bushies "girly-man"?

I'm interested

ChrisF · 04-26-2005, 09:49 PM

Interested. Already have and love your shifter bushings.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 04-27-2005, 03:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bah14

lol Clint, do you often find yourlself calling the oem bushies "girly-man"?

I'm interested

Actually, I call them a number of other things, but those words are not appropriate for a public forum.

***bah14*** · 04-27-2005, 06:21 AM

lol

understood

22B · 05-02-2005, 02:28 PM

Count me in. The shifter linkage bushings are working well.

STi_Mark · 05-02-2005, 04:51 PM

Fab up a new heatshield that works with and without the stock heatshield to help those of us with our Top Mounts!!!!!!!!!

**Turninconcepts.com** · 05-02-2005, 07:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhluhr

I have two strong suggestions:

1) a well-fabricated mounting bracket to accomodate a PIAA driving light in place of the JDM sized foglights - made of light steel or aluminum, it could be pretty easy to design and build, as well as profitable

2) a brake master cylinder brace that doesn't cost $90 like the Cusco version - proper fitment without interfering with lines, hoses, and other engine-bay residents

I just received my Cusco MC brace today, and looking at it, and the install I'll have to think about this.

Kartboy makes PIAA brackets. I'd check with him to see if they meet your needs.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 05-02-2005, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by STi_Mark

Fab up a new heatshield that works with and without the stock heatshield to help those of us with our Top Mounts!!!!!!!!!

AGH!!! The cat's out of the bag! Have you been talking to Bah14? We have new plans for a heatshield doing something nobody else is currently doing. I have a sample material on the way for testing, and if it performs as well as the data sheets claim it will then I think you guys will be quite pleased.

**Turninconcepts.com** · 05-02-2005, 08:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhluhr

The kartboy piaa mounts are for a V7 and don't fit a V8. This is why I'm asking for the product! cause nobody has it!

Fair enough. How different would the V8 versions be? I've never compared the two of them or even looked to install PIAA lights so I'd have to do some research.

04-25-2005, 01:51 PM	#1
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,034 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	More TiC products I've got this posted in our latest news thread down below, but I thought I would ask it here in hopes of getting more eyes on it. As many of you know, Tony and I are always thinking about what to bring out next so let me know what you think about this: Tony and I are about ready to pull the trigger for the next TiC product. We are looking at bushings again, but this time for the rear diff. These are NOT for the rear subframe outriggers ala Whiteline bushings (or some new, but still rare Kartboy ones), but are for the actual mount. The reason I am wondering about this is to find out if people would be interested. As you can understand tooling and production is rather pricey, and we'd like to spend our money on making parts people would actually use; thus why I am gauging interest. So far, we know that these will fit all USDM STis, all 02+ WRX, 01-04 outbacks/legacies, 02+ 2.5 RS, probably 02+ foresters (we need to confirm). To give you an idea of what we are talking about here's a pic of the rear diff mount. See those POS eliptical bushings? We're looking to replace those with solid ones (yes, others are on the market, but we've planned for the price to be a good bit less, and easier to install). The POS ones we are talking about are in the top mount pictured below. Linky Now, the question remains - Sure Clint, but what will it do? Here you go: 1) Reduce driveline backlash to help with the clunk you hear on hard/fast shifts. 2) Reduce flex in the driveline - Hey Man, that energy from the engine has to go somewhere. Wouldn't you rather more go to the ground instead of being absorbed by wimpy, pansy, girlie-man bushings? This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad. Last edited by Turninconcepts.com : 04-26-2005 at 06:50 AM.

04-25-2005, 04:29 PM	#2
*Datadatum* 100% More Wingless Car: 05 STi + 08 OBXT Fav Mod: baby seats Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 5,703 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Interested! Last edited by Datadatum : 04-26-2005 at 08:08 AM.

04-25-2005, 07:27 PM	#3
cnstman Spec C Club Car: 04 STi Fav Mod: GT-35R Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,326 Join Date: Jan 2003 Trader Rating: (2)	subscribing, and interested (any idea on price?)

04-26-2005, 06:34 AM	#4
Egan Senior STI Driver Car: 01 M Coupe Location: Granite Bay, Kalifornia Posts: 338 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (1)	Interested.

04-26-2005, 06:51 AM	#5
Turninconcepts.com Authorized Vendor Car: 04/08STI 95SVX 86E30 Posts: 5,034 Join Date: Jul 2003 Trader Rating: (53)	Link has been fixed. Pricewise we're thinking in the 40-45 range.

04-26-2005, 01:41 PM	#6
heavyweightboxer Junior STI Driver Car: Driving my STI. Fav Mod: Subaru salesman:) Location: NE PA Posts: 76 Join Date: Apr 2005 Trader Rating: (0)	Interested!

04-26-2005, 08:08 PM	#7
*bah14* Platinum Member Car: 2008 Forester Sports Fav Mod: "Proper" Break-in Location: LERSOC.com Posts: 3,951 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	lol Clint, do you often find yourlself calling the oem bushies "girly-man"? I'm interested

04-26-2005, 09:49 PM	#8
ChrisF STI Driver Car: 03' EVO VIII Fav Mod: Moton Clubsports Location: Granada Hills, CA Posts: 290 Join Date: Jun 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	Interested. Already have and love your shifter bushings.

04-27-2005, 06:21 AM	#10
*bah14* Platinum Member Car: 2008 Forester Sports Fav Mod: "Proper" Break-in Location: LERSOC.com Posts: 3,951 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (4)	lol understood

05-02-2005, 02:28 PM	#11
22B Junior STI Driver Posts: 64 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (2)	Count me in. The shifter linkage bushings are working well.

05-02-2005, 04:51 PM	#12
STi_Mark Professional STI Driver Car: Sterling 1991 ///M3 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 477 Join Date: Dec 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Fab up a new heatshield that works with and without the stock heatshield to help those of us with our Top Mounts!!!!!!!!!