Rear subframe bush void fillers

[DanThe]

For those that had some of these last time round you will know how well they work, for those that didnt, if you want to firm up the rear bushes or pass an MOT with shagged bushes then these are what you need.
I had these in my old 4 door and they made an impressive difference on relatively new bushes, when I started driving my chromie I left the original 22 year old bushes in and experienced a lot of rear wheel steer, fitted these and its like new again

Here is the old group buy thread - here

These are now lazer cut so are 100% accurate and consistent





Available for E30 or E36 compact/Z3

If I get an order for 20 sets the price to you will be £21 inc 1st class post, they cost more now due to the manufacturing process and obviously the exchange rate is in America's favour at the moment.

So, 20 names please

[vladv]

what for that stuff and how to install? Ebay link is brocken.

[DanThe]

Here is a pic of them fitted



Simply remove the lower supporting plate, push these into the bushes and refit the plate. Tools required - 22mm spanner, 5mm hex key and a jack, fairy liquid helps

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[vladv]

Here is a pic of them fitted



Simply remove the lower supporting plate, push these into the bushes and refit the plate. Tools required - 22mm spanner, 5mm hex key and a jack, fairy liquid helps

Clear) Don't need for powerflex bushes.
Have a good purchase.

[leeparkes]

They sound crackin

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[clarko74]

Yes please.

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[tim_haynes]

need more guys!!

[AussieM20]

I am interested in a set, but being in Australia, is easier for me to buy them direct. Who sells them please?

Regards

Greg

[m_jermyn]

Yeah I would be interested but im in Auss too

[DanThe]

Here is the ebay ad

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayI ... %3AIT#shId

If you join in with the group buy it will cost an extra £2 for me to post them to Oz, but it would take longer looking at the response so far!

[ed325i]

Will these fit a e28?

[Baurluvva]

+1

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[da4x4turbo]

Ok, there has to be a downside to this. These surely can't be used as any sort of long term solution?

I'm willing to be educated on the pros and cons, but to me this looks like "fixing it" in the same way as this:



Surely the best route is to actually change the bushes for either poly or OEM items?

I know it's a pain in the ass, it took me two days to do my car, but the end result was totally worth it!

[e30topless]

I suppose it depends on how bad the bushes are?
if they are in relatively good shape but tired, then I'm sure this could work quite well ?

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[DanThe]

Ok, there has to be a downside to this. These surely can't be used as any sort of long term solution?

These are not intended as a 'quick fix' they were designed to stiffen up the standard rear bushes, if you fit new standard bushes (which is recommended anyway) they will still have more movement than with these fitted, the idea is you fill the gap and drastically reduce the amount of flex which not only helps on high speed cornering but your bushes will also last ten times longer.
Sure, you can buy some lumps of plastic from powerflex if thats what your into, or spend some major £££ on the BMW motorsport versions to retain the rubber bush characteristics

If you can think of a downside please enlighten us, because I cant.

[CHR1S1990]

wel, you've convinced me

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[da4x4turbo]

the idea is you fill the gap and drastically reduce the amount of flex which not only helps on high speed cornering but your bushes will also last ten times longer.

Just like polybushes then.

I can't see a downside either, but I know I'm happier with my polybushes than I would be with these.
Even if these had been suggested to me before I fitted my polyurethane items I still wouldn't have wanted them anywhere near my car.

Each to their own though, I can see the benefit of them. They save a lot of work in the short term. I guess that's easily worth £20.

[DanThe]

No, nothing like poly bushes at all....

Maybe you should fit some to that sh1t heap your trying to palm off for over £2k? Would at least make Barclay feel a little bit better knowing you had actually done something worthwhile perhaps

[e30topless]

No, nothing like poly bushes at all....

Maybe you should fit some to that sh1t heap your trying to palm off for over £2k? Would at least make Barclay feel a little bit better knowing you had actually done something worthwhile perhaps

[Simon13]

the idea is you fill the gap and drastically reduce the amount of flex which not only helps on high speed cornering but your bushes will also last ten times longer.

Just like polybushes then.

I can't see a downside either, but I know I'm happier with my polybushes than I would be with these.
Even if these had been suggested to me before I fitted my polyurethane items I still wouldn't have wanted them anywhere near my car.

Each to their own though, I can see the benefit of them. They save a lot of work in the short term. I guess that's easily worth £20.

All poly bushes do here is transmit alot of vibaration and noise into the car. Thats cool i suppose?

[Kos]

dan, put me down for set for the compact mate !

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[Banjo1981]

if you fit new standard bushes (which is recommended anyway)

How easy is this to do?

I think mine are getting to the stage where I need to think about replacing them anyway (clunking over bumps in the rear) so would like to do it all at once if it's not to difficult to do on the drive.

Ant

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[DanThe]

if you fit new standard bushes (which is recommended anyway)

How easy is this to do?

I think mine are getting to the stage where I need to think about replacing them anyway (clunking over bumps in the rear) so would like to do it all at once if it's not to difficult to do on the drive.

Ant

With the special tool its easy, without, not so easy

The noise might be the rear top mounts unless you know they are good

[Banjo1981]

Good point Dan altho they were replaced not long before I brought the car which is why I suspect the bushes.

It's going into the garage on Wednesday to sort some welding they buggered up so I'll get them to give it a once over whilst it's there.