Poly Vs solid subframe bushes

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  • Error404
    Super Moderator
    • Mar 2007
    • 19789
    • Country: United Kingdom

    #1

    Poly Vs solid subframe bushes

    Been running Superflex bushes inconjection with poly wishbones bushes and delrin tie rod bushes for a while now which is great, the car is really sharp, but I'm thinking about trying some solid subframe bushes. My theory is that with solid subframe bushes, the sbframes themselves act as as a pretty substantial chassis brace, so I think they might be a good upgrade in chassis stiffness. My only concern is a big increase in road noise or "harshness".

    Anyone BTDT on poly vs solid?


    Cheers
    Alex
    Panthero Coupé quattro 20vt
    Indigo ABY coupé
    Imola B6 S4 Avant
  • rj scotty
    S2Forum Fiend
    • May 2006
    • 2195
    • Home: United Kingdom Current: England

    #2
    The only difference I noticed was slightly more gearbox noise and I do mean "slightly"
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    "For what you spent on that you could have brought a new car"
    BUT I DON'T WANT A NEW CAR!

    1995 S2 Avant, Volcano Black
    1982 VW Golf Mk1, primer yellow, will be finished one day, maybe.
    2003 VW T4 long nose X pack, (has become project)

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    • rj scotty
      S2Forum Fiend
      • May 2006
      • 2195
      • Home: United Kingdom Current: England

      #3
      That was from decent standard bushes
      sigpic
      "For what you spent on that you could have brought a new car"
      BUT I DON'T WANT A NEW CAR!

      1995 S2 Avant, Volcano Black
      1982 VW Golf Mk1, primer yellow, will be finished one day, maybe.
      2003 VW T4 long nose X pack, (has become project)

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      • GazzaG60
        S2Forum Freak
        • Mar 2007
        • 4133
        • Country: United Kingdom

        #4
        solids all the way.

        i used alloy subs and poly arms, promounts and koni rest - fantastic

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        • Jamo
          Retired OG Mod
          • Mar 2004
          • 21750
          • Country: United Kingdom

          #5
          If you were going from standard to solids worth it, but poly to solid I would say is a waste of money as you won't notice any difference. I've had all 3 and standard to poly feels the same as standard to solid

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