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Rear subframe bush void fillers
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 9:37 am
by 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
Re: Rear subframe bush void fillers
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 11:23 am
by vladv
what for that stuff and how to install? Ebay link is brocken.
Re: Rear subframe bush void fillers
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:12 pm
by 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
Re: Rear subframe bush void fillers
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:21 pm
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Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 2:59 pm
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Re: Rear subframe bush void fillers
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 3:33 pm
by tim_haynes
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Re: Rear subframe bush void fillers
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 5:57 pm
by vladv
DanThe wrote: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.
Re: Rear subframe bush void fillers
Posted: Tue Feb 23, 2010 8:57 pm
by leeparkes
They sound crackin
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Re: Rear subframe bush void fillers
Posted: Wed Feb 24, 2010 9:13 pm
by clarko74
Yes please.
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Re: Rear subframe bush void fillers
Posted: Thu Feb 25, 2010 4:01 pm
by tim_haynes
need more guys!!
Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 5:16 am
by 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
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 7:00 am
by m_jermyn
Yeah I would be interested but im in Auss too
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 9:38 am
by 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!
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 6:45 pm
by ed325i
Will these fit a e28?
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Posted: Sat Feb 27, 2010 8:16 pm
by Baurluvva
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:34 pm
by 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!
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 1:47 pm
by 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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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 6:12 pm
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:00 pm
by DanThe
da4x4turbo wrote: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.
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 7:04 pm
by CHR1S1990
wel, you've convinced me
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 8:54 pm
by da4x4turbo
DanThe wrote:
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.
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:44 pm
by 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
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Posted: Sun Feb 28, 2010 11:59 pm
by e30topless
DanThe wrote: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
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 12:02 am
by Simon13
da4x4turbo wrote:DanThe wrote:
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?
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 2:30 am
by Kos
dan, put me down for set for the compact mate !
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:34 am
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:46 am
by Banjo1981
DanThe wrote: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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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 8:54 am
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 10:24 am
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:14 pm
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:25 pm
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:28 pm
by DanThe
Banjo1981 wrote:DanThe wrote: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
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Posted: Mon Mar 01, 2010 6:35 pm
by 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.