Offset Knuckle Bushing for Series 1
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Offset Knuckle Bushing for Series 1
Finally got these installed last night - they netted .6 on each side for me. My car is pretty tweaked, so that got me the -4. on the side I was already maxed out on. I suspect it will be the same with the Motorsports version, as there just isn't as much material here to move around. On the NC version it seems as if the diameter of the balljoint taper is a good deal smaller, so moving it around nets more camber. This isn't the case with the S1.
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I should have gotten a pic of the other side, but I can see why he opted not to go any further. I'm pretty sure other people might get more camber with these, at least those who's cars haven't been in a major front ender like mine lol
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As long as the stud isn’t extending *beyond* the edge of the bushing insert OD it’d work, but that takes very precise positioning and time going slowly to prevent the thinness of the metal from ripping; so more time and potential parts trashing as compared to just punching them out on a cnc.
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MM gave me an update that they are roughly a week out until they have them in California, then my set will be out to me. I don't know if that's just an advance set for me since I ordered already or if they'll have a stock to ship to others.
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Nice who made this offset bushing ? i am in market for add more negative camber. already max out ,took it to track last weekeend and i think i can use some more at front
i now have 3 option
super now pillowball offset bushing on lower control arm
mazdaspeed delrin offset bushing
and now this knuckle offset bushing
i now have 3 option
super now pillowball offset bushing on lower control arm
mazdaspeed delrin offset bushing
and now this knuckle offset bushing
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Who makes those? They look a lot like the offset bushings Mazda recently announced for the NC.
I'd recommend replacing the hubs, too. Those look like they've seen some use. When the speed sensor fails, things get dangerous in a hurry.
I'd recommend replacing the hubs, too. Those look like they've seen some use. When the speed sensor fails, things get dangerous in a hurry.
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Just wanted to note that the NC offset bushes have been around for a little while, they just recently did that article to highlight them, but they were get-able before. The S1 RX8 needs a 27mm bush vs. 30mm for the S2 RX8 and NC Miata.
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Oh, and the hubs...these are basically welded to the knuckle. The perks of owning a east coast car. I had a new set of hubs and was fully intent on changing them, but there wasn't a lot we could do to coax it off. Press, hammer, etc etc. I'm just ordering another knuckle and a pair of dust shields.
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Copying from the alignment sticky for easy reference in this thread:
For anyone who wants the offset bushings now:
https://www.mazdamotorsports.com/201...fset-bushings/
Part No.: 0000-04-5407-NC – 2006-2015 MX-5 & 2009-2011 RX-8
Part No.: 0000-04-5407-R1 – 2004-2008 RX-8
Prices: $75.00
I was told that the set for the series 1 may be on backorder as they only did a small production run not knowing how much demand there would be. But anyone wanting a set should put an order in and they can have more made within a couple weeks (I would still suggest calling if you have a deadline for these).
https://www.mazdamotorsports.com/201...fset-bushings/
Part No.: 0000-04-5407-NC – 2006-2015 MX-5 & 2009-2011 RX-8
Part No.: 0000-04-5407-R1 – 2004-2008 RX-8
Prices: $75.00
I was told that the set for the series 1 may be on backorder as they only did a small production run not knowing how much demand there would be. But anyone wanting a set should put an order in and they can have more made within a couple weeks (I would still suggest calling if you have a deadline for these).
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Yes, but you won’t be able to order them direct from Motorsports because they won’t ship outside the USA. Sometimes other companies offer them though
Part # : 0000-04-5407-R1
@ BUSH SET, OFFSET RX8
Notes:FRT LWR SPINDLE 04-08 RX8
$75.00
For the 2004-2008 S1 make sure you get the ones with the -R1 on the end of the part
number .
For the 2009-2011 S2 that changes to -NC, same part for S2 and NC MX5
.
Part # : 0000-04-5407-R1
@ BUSH SET, OFFSET RX8
Notes:FRT LWR SPINDLE 04-08 RX8
$75.00
For the 2004-2008 S1 make sure you get the ones with the -R1 on the end of the part
number .
For the 2009-2011 S2 that changes to -NC, same part for S2 and NC MX5
.
Last edited by TeamRX8; 09-13-2019 at 09:53 AM.
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Be sure to check your alignment often, while I have no experience with them on this platform, I've seen offset bushing shells rotate in other vehicles, leading to unpredictable handling variances.
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There’s always that chance, but they were a tight fit and the washer tightens against the upright surface coupled with the torque setting decreases that possibility. That said, the original NC bushing set came with a small tube of retaining/bonding compound to help resist this. I noticed that these new bushing sets didn’t have that included. So it might be worthwhile to do this on your own.