I installed the bushings last week and, as posted by others, it really stiffened up the mounting.
Today I was showing the aircraft to someone at an exhibition in the UK. It was a bit windy (10 knots) and the canopy was up. Suddenly both bottom gas strut "ears" snapped and the canopy swung forward towards (or possibly onto) the cowling.
I'm not sure if my onlooker caught the canopy before it hit the cowling. There was no damage to the canopy or cowling, fortunately, but I will need new gas struts or new ears at least if these are renewable. Anyone know if the ears can be removed/replaced?
I'd advise you to think twice before installing this update, if you have not already done so. I propose to advise Vans, too.
Cheers...Keith