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RR Racing vs FIGS LCA NVH/Squeaking

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Old 10-10-23, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by s3v3n
Bushings needs to be removed for re-lubrication.
great reference material! but wished I checked this before installing the Figs sets. Have low temp/uneven surface/bump squeaking, but I can live with it. it totally worth it for me to upgrade!

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Old 10-11-23, 08:26 AM
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i just installed the rr racing bushings and they are sooooo noisy. they are loaded with grease too. i’m pretty disappointed. might swap to rcf bushings if the noise doesn’t resolve, but it seems this is just the unfortunate nature of poly bushings. wish there was a disclaimer on their site about the noise.
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Originally Posted by JanHalen
i just installed the rr racing bushings and they are sooooo noisy. they are loaded with grease too. i’m pretty disappointed. might swap to rcf bushings if the noise doesn’t resolve, but it seems this is just the unfortunate nature of poly bushings. wish there was a disclaimer on their site about the noise.
I have Figs 90D with no issue for the past 7 months. Temp in 50-40 deg at in the morning driving with no noise.

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Old 10-12-23, 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by JanHalen
i just installed the rr racing bushings and they are sooooo noisy. they are loaded with grease too. i’m pretty disappointed. might swap to rcf bushings if the noise doesn’t resolve, but it seems this is just the unfortunate nature of poly bushings. wish there was a disclaimer on their site about the noise.
i've had my RR Racing bushings installed for almost a year now and i haven't had any issues to include noise. what type of noises do you hear? squeaking? chattering?
Old 10-12-23, 03:47 PM
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Squeaking aftermarket poly bushings was a thing back when I was in a BMW club and we did weekend driveway wrenching sessions.
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Originally Posted by JanHalen
i just installed the rr racing bushings and they are sooooo noisy. they are loaded with grease too. i’m pretty disappointed. might swap to rcf bushings if the noise doesn’t resolve, but it seems this is just the unfortunate nature of poly bushings. wish there was a disclaimer on their site about the noise.
That is pretty typical of the RR bushings from personal experience, and the numerous complaints I have read here. I switched my RR bushings out for Figs bushings and could not be happier! Not all poly bushings squeak it would seem. I feel that the RCF bushings are still too soft, like the OEM ones, to make much of a difference in handling and tire wear.
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Originally Posted by cp2
i've had my RR Racing bushings installed for almost a year now and i haven't had any issues to include noise. what type of noises do you hear? squeaking? chattering?
In cold weather or overtime they will develop a squeak when going over bumps on the road. They need to be re-lubed with the stuff mentioned above.
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retorqued my spindle nuts and everything is quiet now 👍🏼👍🏼
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