Fitting Powerflex Bushes

[johne]

I'm finally going to get chance to get my front bushings done tomorrow. Just a quick question though, with the car on axle stands will i have to put the front wheels under a bit of compression when putting the bolts back on with the new bushings in?

cheers
John

No, you won't, you don't want the wheels under compression but you may have to push or tap gently to get the bush assembly into the subframe. As you do , make sure the nylon washer(s) don't slip out - lots of copper grease to "stick" them in place. Place the axle stand so you can get access to both nuts inside the subframe without fouling the stand.
I also suggest you read my posts about which bolts to use to hold the new bushes in.

John

[Smith_S2]

I'm finally going to get chance to get my front bushings done tomorrow. Just a quick question though, with the car on axle stands will i have to put the front wheels under a bit of compression when putting the bolts back on with the new bushings in?

cheers
John

[4WheelDrifter]

The difference is not as much as you would think in terms of noise/vibration. Does make the car feel more joined on. If anything i'd say the poly a-arm bushings degrade comfort more.

I agree.

[S2central.net]

YES - go to VAGparts.com - they have a complete list. Be prepared to spend some money if wanting to upgrade all of 'em

[Lloyd]

So its you I have to thank then ! Brilliant job I reckon.



Cheers,

Paul

Do they also make these bushes for the RS2 rear?

[mcandmar]

I'm on stock (original) subframe mounts all round. I do have some alloy ones to try someday but me gut feel tells me they will be too harsh for everyday road use. Dunno for sure though.

The difference is not as much as you would think in terms of noise/vibration. Does make the car feel more joined on. If anything i'd say the poly a-arm bushings degrade comfort more.

[S2central.net]

Ive had them fitted in mine for about 4 years now and covered about 20-30k with them and been fine after I got powerflex to redesign them.... Had to fit the bushes with different prototypes about 3-4 times before they goto to the design that doesnt squeak all the time.

Greg

So its you I have to thank then ! Brilliant job I reckon.



Cheers,

Paul

[s2driveruk]

I'm on stock (original) subframe mounts all round. I do have some alloy ones to try someday but me gut feel tells me they will be too harsh for everyday road use. Dunno for sure though.

Had Dialynx alloy subframe bushes on mine for years...6 i think and i think they really sharpen it up with not much noise transmitted IMO

I think if you arent detecting any noise through the bushes then it would be just a tad noiser with them but a whole host more feel and sharpness to the feedback

[Greg_S]

Ive had them fitted in mine for about 4 years now and covered about 20-30k with them and been fine after I got powerflex to redesign them.... Had to fit the bushes with different prototypes about 3-4 times before they goto to the design that doesnt squeak all the time.

Greg

has anyone tried the powerflex for a long time to see their longevity?
Give us any feedback on squeeks Paul.So far so good!!nice

[s20ale]

Have read quite a few threads here regarding bushes and seem's to be quite a difference in opinion.
Suppose it's down to personal preferance at the end of the day, but it is good to get a mixed bag of ideas.
Hail the forum

[S2central.net]

I'm on stock (original) subframe mounts all round. I do have some alloy ones to try someday but me gut feel tells me they will be too harsh for everyday road use. Dunno for sure though.

[s20ale]

Excellent info Paul, are you running stock or alloy sub frame mount's and iyho what would be best combo for everyday road use??.

Dale.

[A80Avant]

has anyone tried the powerflex for a long time to see their longevity?
Give us any feedback on squeeks Paul.So far so good!!nice

[S2central.net]

First thoughts on the Powerflex wishbone bushes fitted to my front-end are in short - fantastic.

Noticeable improvement in steering accuracy and overall handling. Just feels more planted and less wooly at the front than it was. I cannot detect any increased road noise and there is absolutely no squeakiness.

Thats based on about 50 miles moderate/casual driving on A and B roads - not a maximum attack test of any description.

My suspension geometry is not setup yet so I know there are improvements to come when its all lined up perfect. -ve camber on each side isn't matched up yet. The tracking is just about perfect though the steering wheel hangs to the right a little - just normal suspension rebuild fun and games. I have my own camber and tracking guages which are accurate enough to use myself with some time and patience - I'll give the car a good thrashing to bed everything in first before making any tweaks.

Be interesting to see how long the Powerflex bushes last though. My original items had done 136k miles and were not worn out - just softer material of course.

In fairness, I have also replaced the bottom balljoints and top mounts with stock items on each side,but neither was worn out so I am confident that most of the improvement in feel at the wheel has come from the powerflex bushes.

Paul

[chris]

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I have had powerflex on my rs2 [also have alloy top mounts] and no probs , no noise , does seem to firm up the feel a bit though