‘A NEW face and a new phase”—that’s how Michinobu Sugata, TMP president, described the all-new Lexus GS350 during its launch at the Lexus Manila Showroom in the Bonifacio Global City on Feburary 28.
Speaking before a gathering of selected members of the motoring media, Sugata shared that there were plans to scuttle the GS from the Lexus line-up last year. However, when Akio Toyoda, president of Toyota Motor Corp., was prevailed upon by the GS engineers to drive the car himself, Toyoda could not help but say “Wow!” and give it his stamp of approval. Thus, the car was introduced to the global market, including the Philippines.
According to Sugata, “The GS represents the beginning of a new design philosophy for Lexus. Leading the way into the rest of the line-up, it is visually striking, making the car instantly recognizable as a Lexus, even at a glance.”
Monterey County, CA — We recently had the opportunity to test the all-new Mazda CX-5 both on the road and the famous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca track. Have a read for some preliminary driving impressions and watch this space over the coming days for a more in-depth look at what SKYACTIV technology is all about.
On the track
We were given the opportunity to drive the CX-5 (AWD and FWD models, and each GX, GS and GT trim level) on two different tracks: one was of the autocross variety, meaning a tight course outlined by orange cones. The other was just a little more major than that, as it was a true, full-bore race track and one that is well represented in the annals of racing lore. At 3.6 kilometers and featuring 11 corners, Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca is not the longest track but the variety of turns and elevation changes (through the famous “Corkscrew” section, you drop six stories through two turns) make it a challenge and a good way to test the limits of the CX-5, or any vehicle, for that matter. Which is what we did.
How To put in Polyurethane Bushings (Energy Suspension Bushings) For a 2 Gen RX-7(FC3S) Part1
How To put in Polyurethane Bushings (Energy Suspension Bushings) For a 2 Gen RX-7(FC3S) Part1 Only front is being done in this video -sway bar ...
Energy Suspension Body Bushing Bolts?
Jun 04, 2009 by Drake G | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
Where can I find bolts for Hyperflex Energy Suspension Body Bushings? Its is for a 1979 Chevy Malibu. I cant find them anywhere, please help me!
Hardware store grade 8 bolts.. Much cheaper and better.. Just take your stock bolts to ref the size you need
chevyraceman_383 | Jun 04, 2009
I just installed the bushings of the sway bar but now it makes a squeaky noise.?
Mar 19, 2007 by heavyD | Posted in Maintenance & Repairs
i dont know if the bushings are making the sound or the front shocks. I replaced the bushings with energy suspension.
i bought the energy suspension polyurethane bushings
i own a repair shop,and they will do this for a while ,until they get seated in good,just about all of them will,but don't put any oil or anything on them,let them stop on there own,they should eventually stop making that sound,good luck i hope this helps.
dodge man | Mar 19, 2007
If they are made of rubber, you overtightened them. If they are the newer silicone type, they will squeak a little.
Ben H | Mar 19, 2007
i have a93 eclipse and put the whole package of energy suspension bushings.before i put them on i put a little bit of petroleum jelly on them and no squeking.you could try that
Slyder | Mar 19, 2007
How much for a 1997 Honda civic?
Jan 06, 2011 by John | Posted in Honda
This is from the ad:
up for sale is my 97 Honda civic dx
99% rust free
black in color with blk/grey interior
has D16y7 with 134k with auto trans
clean title only had it a year
The good
MODS:= 3 to 4 months old
20%tint all the way around
99 civic ex power door conversion done with harness plugs from ex
lowered 2"
new adjustable front A-arms with camber kit
new adjustable rear lower control arms with energy suspension bushings
new coilover set up with reworked stock shocks
all suspension has brand new grade 8 bolts
new axle back exhaust 3" tip
Flip Flop trunk conversion
custom stainless steel rear defuser painted antique brass
17x8 team loco rims sand blasted and re coated antique brass
with 205/40/17 nankang ns-1 tires on front rears are fuzion zri
use half the summer fronts have 85% tread rears have 60%
new alt ,cap rotor ,plugs /wires, new ps/an alt belts never installed
new 14"steelies with cooper tires maybe 100 miles on them
new Duralast battery
new brake pads
new air filter
new nokya Arctic blue headlights
I have all receipts for parts
The bad
A week after installing new winter tires
a rod bearing let go, the motor still ran but knocked real bad
tore it down to rebuild it but with x-mas coming had no time or money to finish
block is good as for the head, crank has some scoring on one journal may
need new crank or this one milled . car been sitting in my garage for 2 months
had plans to finish after x-mas but money got tight
SO if you have a built motor this would be a GREAT chassis for you to drop it in to
or if you need a winter project you can rebuild this motor ( I even labeled all the wires to make it easier)
Four hundred bucks max.
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| Jan 06, 2011
1700 its basically a shell
Mark | Jan 06, 2011
$3,500
Roman | Jan 06, 2011
i think so your car is honda city not civic ok
and approx cost : 2000usd
Matt | Jan 07, 2011
i wouldnt give him more than 500 for the shell, and perhaps you could negotiate around 100-200 for the engine.
æ | Jan 08, 2011
1994 Acura Integra ls coupe a good first car for a 16yr old?
Jun 09, 2010 by mastershowman | Posted in Buying & Selling
I was looking to buy a used acura integra from a private seller. It has 158,000 miles on it and the seller is asking $3500 for it or best offer...he also put some mods into it such as
tein ss coilovers. 16 way adjustable and ride heigth adjustable
skunk 2 front camber kit
rear camber kit
jdm type r 23mm rear sway bar
asr subframe brace
blue blox lower control arms
energy suspension bushings (i have the kit for the whole car but i havent got it all installed yet)
16x7 konig renegades (advan rg2 replicas) with 105/45/16 neo gens
cold ait intake with an AEM filter
custom 2.5" exhaust from headers to 2.5" Obx twin loop muffler
alpine head unit with pioneer speakers
axxis ultimate ceramic brake pads (better the hawk pads)
braided stainles steel brake lines.
type r front lip.
there is also a little rusting in the back and the ABS is gone,
i was just wondering if this is a good deal or is he charging too much and how much i should pay?
(5 SPEED MANUAL)
You also should compare car insurance quotes for cars before buying one, for example here - carinsurance.deep-ice.com
Cris | Jun 11, 2010
What parts do I need to upgrade my suspension, underbody chassis?
Jan 24, 2010 by Jeeper | Posted in Chevrolet
On my 88 IROC-Z 350 I'm looking to upgrade as much as I can on my suspension & shocks, etc.
I know I need bushings, shocks and other parts. For example, what kind of shocks does my IROC have? I think they're gas shocks? I'll post a few links here because I am finding things as I go for my suspension upgrade.
1st off stop car part shopping on amazon. Go to summit racing, jegs, spohn performance, etc.
What are you wanting to do with your car? Suspension setups are diff for all types of useage, but the main prob on these cars are the thin weak stamped steel lower controll arms, pan hard rod and torque arm.
And the weak unibody design that flexes.
On my 1988 camaro heres my suspension so far
Spohn weld in sub frame connetors
Spohn adjustable lower controll arms with poly bushings
Spohn weld on lower controll arm relocation brackets
Spohn adjustable panhard rod with poly bushings
Jegster adjustable torque arm
Moog rear springs speced for the Irocs
KYB AXG adjustable shocks
Air lift drag bags in rear springs
Energy suspension poly trans mount, sway bar mounts and end links
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If you are modifying, building a new vehicle for scratch or restoring an old one, Energy Suspension's Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane should be the 'ground zero' focus of your present and next vehicle plans
Hyper-Flex replacement polyurethane components stand up well to contaminants that often destroy rubber and have been engineered to give longer-lasting performance and not compress permanently
Monterey County, CA — We recently had the opportunity to test the all-new Mazda CX-5 both on the road and the famous Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca track. Have a read for some preliminary driving impressions and watch this space over the coming days for a more in-depth look at what SKYACTIV technology is all about.
