Any update?
Announcement
Collapse
No announcement yet.
Any interest in S4/S6 Delrin rear subframe bushes?
Collapse
X
-
Originally posted by 93URS4Avant View PostAny update?'93 S4 Avant now back on the road complete with new shiny go faster bits.
Comment
-
For those wondering exactly what bushes we're talking about here, here's the diagram. Obviously as the bushes are unavailable they're not actually shown in the diagram but they are positioned above items 7 and 26a. There are 4 mounting points on the crossmember (2 each side) and there is a bush at each of these points.Attached Files'93 S4 Avant now back on the road complete with new shiny go faster bits.
Comment
-
Got my subframe back from Bambridge on Friday complete with a set of 4 delrin bushes and one solid alluminium bush to look at. Needless to say he's done a top notch job and the bushes look fantastic!!
I'm going to try and get it fitted this week for testing!'93 S4 Avant now back on the road complete with new shiny go faster bits.
Comment
-
I'd also be interested in a set of these.
This page is interesting/relevant.
http://www.phonecallsfromthedead.net...r/s6/S6p3.html
Comment
-
Originally posted by tomg23 View PostI'd also be interested in a set of these.
This page is interesting/relevant.
http://www.phonecallsfromthedead.net...r/s6/S6p3.html
Watch this space!!!'93 S4 Avant now back on the road complete with new shiny go faster bits.
Comment
-
**UPDATE**
I finally got around to fitting the Delrin bushes last weekend and it wasn't anything like as bad a job as I was expecting.
I still need to get a 4 wheel allignment done but the bushes have already made a very noticable difference to the handling of my S4. The overall handling feels much more positive and precise. The back end finally feels like it's connected to the front and is actually helping the car around a corner rather than being dragged reluctantly by the front! I would imagine that this would be further enhanced should you choose the aluminium bushes. Also, I have not noticed any increase in road noise which I was pleasantly surprised at, although I have noticed a slight squeak from time to time but I have not yet confirmed that this is due to the bushes. It is not unusual for delrin or poly bushes to squeak but after contacting Bambridge he thinks that if the bushes are indeed the cause of the squeak then this can be cured by machining grooves into any subsequent batches and greasing around the bushes when fitting.
Overall I am delighted with not only the product but especially the service and help provided by Kev (Bambridge). I cannot praise him highly enough, so if you're interested in a set of these bushes, or any other custom bits, then give him a shout!!
Remember that neither OEM or standard aftermarket rear subframe bushes are available anywhere for the urS4/S6 or any other C4 quattro chassis, so if your's are shot like mine then these are currently your only option for replacement.
I will post some pics later and continue to post any further news about my prototype bushes!!'93 S4 Avant now back on the road complete with new shiny go faster bits.
Comment
-
Originally posted by merlin's S4 View PostI would also like to confirm that the sqeak in my rear suspension is NOT linked to these bushes.
I will still machine the internal grooves for greasing, for peace of mind
Many thanks to Tris for his help with the manufacture and testing of these bushes.
Will PM everyone who has shown interest!, with all details nearer completion.
Cheers
Kev
Comment
-
Originally posted by bambridge View PostWill start manufacturing these within the next 2 weeks (av just finished the inner rear tie rod bushes).
I will still machine the internal grooves for greasing, for peace of mind
Many thanks to Tris for his help with the manufacture and testing of these bushes.
Will PM everyone who has shown interest!, with all details nearer completion.
Cheers
Kev
The first batch is now complete and ready for delivery.
Set comprises of 8 delrin bushes, 4 st/st internal bosses & 8 st/st washers
I set will do 1 sub-frame
Price is £45-00 a set delivered in UK.
£50-00 anyware else.
Still interested, pm me for more details
Best Regards
Kev
Comment
Comment