I'd like this to get to a somewhat definitive thread on all the main options and sources of suspension mounts - partly out of selfishness as I am trying to cost something out more accurately as a quick look at the 034 website got me reeling from all the $$$ signs that seem to be involved.
First question about this 'street density' vs 'track density' - are the track density ones so stiff that they only work nicely on smooth circuit tarmac. I'm not ruling out street density if there is considerable improvement in stiffness and feel without turning the car into a horrible boneshaker when running on B-roads.
In stages then here goes with a list. Please correct/augment this thread so that it is accurate.
FRONT
Strut top mounts - 2 in total - OEM, 'promounts' from Mance or Axis, or 034 products
Wishbone bushes - 4 in total - OEM, powerflex, superflex, delrin from 034
FARB bushes - 2 in total - OEM, powerflex, delrin from 034
Subframe bushes - 4 at the front - solid alloy from 034 (anodised ?)
REAR
Strut top mounts - same as front
Wishbone bushes - same options as front, but smaller size
RARB bushes - as front options but also Whiteline option too
Rear track rods - OEM, 034 or 'bambridge'
Subframe bushes - 4 at the rear - solid from 034 (anodised ?)
ENGINE
Front snub mount - OE parts bin, 034, others
Left mount - OEM, 034, others ?
Right mount - as above
GEARBOX
Two or three here ?
From OEM or 034 - any else ?
Propshaft bearing - 034 only now ?
REAR DIFF
Three mounts here - from 034 only, or factory original
First question about this 'street density' vs 'track density' - are the track density ones so stiff that they only work nicely on smooth circuit tarmac. I'm not ruling out street density if there is considerable improvement in stiffness and feel without turning the car into a horrible boneshaker when running on B-roads.
In stages then here goes with a list. Please correct/augment this thread so that it is accurate.
FRONT
Strut top mounts - 2 in total - OEM, 'promounts' from Mance or Axis, or 034 products
Wishbone bushes - 4 in total - OEM, powerflex, superflex, delrin from 034
FARB bushes - 2 in total - OEM, powerflex, delrin from 034
Subframe bushes - 4 at the front - solid alloy from 034 (anodised ?)
REAR
Strut top mounts - same as front
Wishbone bushes - same options as front, but smaller size
RARB bushes - as front options but also Whiteline option too
Rear track rods - OEM, 034 or 'bambridge'
Subframe bushes - 4 at the rear - solid from 034 (anodised ?)
ENGINE
Front snub mount - OE parts bin, 034, others
Left mount - OEM, 034, others ?
Right mount - as above
GEARBOX
Two or three here ?
From OEM or 034 - any else ?
Propshaft bearing - 034 only now ?
REAR DIFF
Three mounts here - from 034 only, or factory original
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