Anyone got Powerflex bushes

andy ellis · 31-10-2005, 22:30

So any thoughts etc......

ChrisRs · 31-10-2005, 22:35

Don't know. What are they?

ScoobyChris · 31-10-2005, 22:38

Jason?

Chris

Lummox · 31-10-2005, 22:54

Colin has, I fitted em

scrutineer · 31-10-2005, 22:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Don't know. What are they?

ask yer missus is she got a powerflex bush

**tfboy** · 31-10-2005, 23:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by scrutineer

ask yer missus is she got a powerflex bush

I think mine has a turbo beemer or is it beaver?

Seriously though, I think I may need some soon

Fancy doing another set Ross? As an addition to a 40k service?

WW_VRS · 31-10-2005, 23:30

- dunno but I will ask her

(as in my SWMBO

) - my bday tomorrow so you never know

beeftech · 31-10-2005, 23:37

I had Bonrath Polyurethane Bushes fitted on my MK2 GTI!! Were Superb! Tightened up the whole car! Absolute pig to fit, especially the rear axle ones but well worth it!!

jamlip · 31-10-2005, 23:55

I have them in the boot of my car. Waiting for a trip to the garage (shouldn't be long before something catastrophic warrants the need).

Had them on my Polo. On standard suspension they were amazing, on 60mm Spax kit the car was as harsh as hell even on the softest damping, but that could have been more down to the suspension.

Goochie · 01-11-2005, 00:00

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamlip

I have them in the boot of my car.

Do they improve handling when fitted like that?

jamlip · 01-11-2005, 00:05

Yeah. I like, hang corners and drift and all my mates fink I'm the bollox.

Does anyone know if you need a press to fit the bushes. I know you did on my Polo (big time - creaaak.... BANG), but the Fabia ones look like they might just push in by hand.

beeftech · 01-11-2005, 00:08

That or a big vice!!!!

devonutopia · 01-11-2005, 00:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goochie

Do they improve handling when fitted like that?

But I am VERY interested to know too - I've got new front bushes anyway, but I bet I'll knacker them pretty quick - I'm either after bushes to replace existing older bushes in my car, or those udders.

Lummox · 01-11-2005, 00:21

Quote:

Originally Posted by jamlip

Yeah. I like, hang corners and drift and all my mates fink I'm the bollox.

Does anyone know if you need a press to fit the bushes. I know you did on my Polo (big time - creaaak.... BANG), but the Fabia ones look like they might just push in by hand.

The front of the wishbone bushes need to be pressed out and the new powerflex ones just slide in. The rear one that is mounted in the ali console needs a special puller/fitting tool.

ChrisRs · 01-11-2005, 08:37

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Don't know. What are they?

Still dont know. Some suspension mod are they? Diagram? Photo?

ScoobyChris · 01-11-2005, 10:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by robbo51

Still dont know. Some suspension mod are they? Diagram? Photo?

They replace the existing rubber (?) bushes that are used to mount the suspension and ARBs. The Powerflex ones are made of Polyeurathane (sp?) I think and have a longer life expectency and also don't flex as much as the standard rubber ones.....

Chris

***Neo_VR*** · 01-11-2005, 10:28

At the same time they increase noise (slightly)
and can cause the ride to be a bit harsher than normal.

but the plus side is

the car is quicker to respond to changes of direction, feels more stable under cornering and can be controlled better

spinndrift · 01-11-2005, 11:05

They're great. Got them in the imprezza.

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beeftech Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,526 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	I had Bonrath Polyurethane Bushes fitted on my MK2 GTI!! Were Superb! Tightened up the whole car! Absolute pig to fit, especially the rear axle ones but well worth it!! __________________ '05 Corrida Red Fabia vRS: Revo'd to 185Bhp '90 Nugget Yellow Corrado 1.8T: KO4S and 265bhp

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31-10-2005, 23:55	#9
jamlip Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 492 Members Car: Black Magic Fabia Elegance TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	I have them in the boot of my car. Waiting for a trip to the garage (shouldn't be long before something catastrophic warrants the need). Had them on my Polo. On standard suspension they were amazing, on 60mm Spax kit the car was as harsh as hell even on the softest damping, but that could have been more down to the suspension. __________________

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jamlip Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: London Posts: 492 Members Car: Black Magic Fabia Elegance TDI Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Yeah. I like, hang corners and drift and all my mates fink I'm the bollox. Does anyone know if you need a press to fit the bushes. I know you did on my Polo (big time - creaaak.... BANG), but the Fabia ones look like they might just push in by hand. __________________

01-11-2005, 00:08	#12
beeftech Briskodian Join Date: May 2005 Location: North East Posts: 1,526 Members Car: Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts	That or a big vice!!!! __________________ '05 Corrida Red Fabia vRS: Revo'd to 185Bhp '90 Nugget Yellow Corrado 1.8T: KO4S and 265bhp

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