Newbie needs help-bushes

[TheBigRedR]

Hi everyone I am totally new to the group and totally new to the civic type R. I have just recently put a deposit down on an 03 plate ep3 however looking at the last Mot it has the advisory of both o/s and n/s front suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not causing excessive movement. I have been reading the other threads and everyone seems to advise the frsu with poly bushes and different camber setups but I don't want to spend a fortune as I have no dollar left for a month or two so I was wandering if the cheapest option for the moment would be to just replace with oe bushes. I'm located in Gloucester and haven't a clue where the nearest garage is that will know what they are doing. Can anyone help please? Thank you for being patient with me guys

 

[Ep3chris1]

X2 new wishbones and have it tracked to factory spec. Job done.

 

[TheBigRedR]

Oh right sounds easy peasy. There is a set on ebay for 133 quid does that sound about right for new? How much do you think the labour would be to carry out the work?

 

[Ep3chris1]

Yeah sounds about right just make sure there not cheap ones. And garage labour rates can go from £40 hour to £80 so depends. Or you could tackle it your self only need a jack and a ratchet and 19mm socket and a hammer 3 bolts per side.

 

[TheBigRedR]

I wouldn't dare to do it myself I would be too afraid of ruining it. Much rather get a decent garage to do the job. Someone has offered me a pair of arms with energy poly bushes fitted already for 50 + postage which seems very fair. So then it's just the labour (which seems to be the killer)

 

[conorg]

Did you manage to get it done have the exact same thing on mine mate

 

[TheBigRedR]

They are being done at Honda tomorrow mate. The lad I bought it offs old man works there so he getting it done cheap which is ideal. Hopefully the poly bushes will be a decent upgrade from oem. Going to get the frsu done as well