Powerflex Bushes

[wilfster]

I know many of you fit these to replace the standard ones. Before I do the same I just wondered if there is any difference in feel compared to standard bushes. Is there any harshness or kickback through the suspension or steering? Any disadvantages with Powerflex bushes?

 

[towcester vag]

can make the car have a harsh ride
if its wishbone rear bushes then fit the solid audi tt ones

 

[JDUB 20V]

if its wishbone rear bushes then fit the solid audi tt ones

Which are the same as LCR

 

[Keithslippery]

I fitted powerflex rear wishbone bushes yesterday on my Lcr, feels a bit tighter dont notice much difference in vibrations,harshness or noises, im lowered 40mm so the ride is a bit stiffer than standard anyway.

 

[Tessitura]

A friend of mine polybushed everything on his mk3 golf, basically said the biggest thing he noticed is when you come to a stop yunno, you put ya brakes on and when you stop, you rock forward and then backwards a little as the weight/momentem catches up.

Basically that doesnt happen.

 

[DamianPM]

They will feel stiffer at first but once bedded in I think the stiffness is reduced and you get more of a tight feel with less play if that makes sense.

Big difference and worth while doing.

Damian @ DPM Performance

 

[nd-photo.nl]

SuperPro is another viable option, I think performance is very comparable.

Notice the SuperPro bush has no "play" in them untill bedded in. The OEM bushes have some openings to allow more movement


Track Control Arm + SuperPro Bushes by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr


Track Control Arm + SuperPro Bushes by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr


Old vs New by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr


Old vs New closeup by ND-Photo.nl, on Flickr

 

[hyphon12]

The Powerflex bushes I fitted to my front arms made a noticeable difference when cornering, impressed. And to be honest can barely notice any stiffness compared to standard.