what bushes do I need to replace?

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mikey75
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:23 pm

wanting to replace all the bushes on my 325i, is there a list somewhere? wanting to get them from the dealer so will need to let them know what I need.
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:35 pm

thank you :)
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 8:38 pm

front bushes (decent make: Lemforders) from GSF were only 12 quid plus vat on Fri: the ones for the ARB

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Sat Sep 25, 2010 9:25 pm

I've seen the thread about the eccentric lollypop bushes, but what do the eccentric top mounts do? Seem fookin expensive :?
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Sat Sep 25, 2010 10:12 pm

are not Poweflex bushes ALL ROUND the best if i want to use the car every day and for Drift What You Bring once every two months as opposed to BMW OEM bushes what do you think?
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 1:03 am

Polly bushes are easier to fit and are a harder compound, so if you want a firm and direct ride they are a good call.

If you want comfy cruising stick to OEM, also OEM will last longer in the rear trailing arms as they dont need to be lubricated.
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Sun Sep 26, 2010 11:33 am

Black_Potato wrote:Polly bushes are easier to fit and are a harder compound, so if you want a firm and direct ride they are a good call.

If you want comfy cruising stick to OEM, also OEM will last longer in the rear trailing arms as they dont need to be lubricated.
thanks for that appreciate it
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pony wrote:
are not Poweflex bushes ALL ROUND the best if i want to use the car every day and for Drift What You Bring once every two months as opposed to BMW OEM bushes what do you think?
You've got that the wrong way round, OEM for everyday driving :wink:
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