POWERFLEX BUSHES

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Post Tue Jan 14, 2014 10:54 am

I am fitting powerflex bushes to the rear end

has anyone had any problems with them ?

is it worth fitting them I am only using the car on the road not for track use ?
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Post Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:35 pm

Even some production BMW racers keep OEM bushes on the rear, but they do have to run an open diff and can struggle with traction. Lots of advice on here points towards using the original bushes as they aren't expensive on car parts for less. I have powerflex eccentric lollipop bushes on the fronts on the other hand. They are considered a worthwhile upgrade.

Run some searches there's a lot of good advice on this and been done to death :D Plus the wiki.
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Post Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:37 pm

Nasty plastic tat that introduces friction where you don't want friction. Leave them to the Saxo/Corsa brigade.
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Post Tue Jan 14, 2014 1:50 pm

I've got the full strongflex poly bush kit on mine. Was awesome on the track.
Hardest part was removing the old bushes, expecially subframe bush.
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Post Tue Jan 14, 2014 2:47 pm

all the bushes are already removed .. am just in 2 minds now wether to fit them or sell them
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Post Tue Jan 14, 2014 3:39 pm

The OEM bushes work nicely on the road with the added bonus that they don't squeak!
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Post Tue Jan 14, 2014 4:21 pm

GB69 wrote:I've got the full strongflex poly bush kit on mine. Was awesome on the track.
Hardest part was removing the old bushes, expecially subframe bush.
Looking at your pic, I'm guessing a firmer rear end isn't actually a bad thing :D
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Post Tue Jan 14, 2014 6:06 pm

milescook wrote:
GB69 wrote:I've got the full strongflex poly bush kit on mine. Was awesome on the track.
Hardest part was removing the old bushes, expecially subframe bush.
Looking at your pic, I'm guessing a firmer rear end isn't actually a bad thing :D
Nope, rear is actually set more Softer on the damping settings of my BC Coilovers. Softer for more grip.
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