loperdw
11-29-2006, 08:04 AM
I recently purchased an ITB Accord. This past weekend at a race a competitor pointed out that the bushings on the Torque Rod on my car have been removed and welded shut. As this is something that I did not do myself, and the fact that car has gone through at least two serious tech inspections after races I have concerned over hit point.
Afterwards I did some research in the latest GCR and in my factory manual to determine if the modification is legal. From what I have been told, motor mounts bushings have to be OEM, but there is no restriction on other bushings. The factory manual identifies this part as a ‘Torque Rod’ and not a motor mount. The 2007 GCR says very little about torque rods and no information related to appropriate bushings.
Has anyone experienced this issue? Where could I go for more clarity on the rules? Opinions, thoughts.
I can provide photos if the above does not make sense.
Thanks!
Afterwards I did some research in the latest GCR and in my factory manual to determine if the modification is legal. From what I have been told, motor mounts bushings have to be OEM, but there is no restriction on other bushings. The factory manual identifies this part as a ‘Torque Rod’ and not a motor mount. The 2007 GCR says very little about torque rods and no information related to appropriate bushings.
Has anyone experienced this issue? Where could I go for more clarity on the rules? Opinions, thoughts.
I can provide photos if the above does not make sense.
Thanks!