Powerflex or Cupra bushes?

[NickyJam]

hi...a bit of a noob here when it comes to suspension, but I got an FR and want to know what will be improved if the standard bushes are replaced?
Next year I will be mapping my "coche" and may lower it a tad, and will consider bush replacement after if the difference is commending

 

[Tall-Paul]

It basically reduces movement in the front wishbones, giving a more direct feel through the steering....put it this way, supercars have solid metal ones!

 

[NickyJam]

may be on the cards then...a subtle cheap mod as well cheers guys

 

[Aimez]

may be on the cards then...a subtle cheap mod as well cheers guys

the parts are but its like 3 hours labour unless you are doing it yourself and then you have to get the 4 wheel alinement done apparently and thats not cheap

 

[NickyJam]

i got a mechanic as family friend...so he can do it for a nice beer

 

[ibizadoyle]

i think my bushes are on the way out is it more likely to be the front rear bushes? if so do you need a special tool or can you do the job your self?

thanks simon

 

[adzer]

anyone got the price for the cupra bushes? doubt they are cheap

 

[techie]

About 16 quid for the pair.

 

[adzer]

About 16 quid for the pair.

they seriously that cheap? and these are deffo better than powerflex?

my cars a cupra so already has these bushes but my steering has so much play i fear all the bushes are shagged

 

[techie]

Powerflex dont do a replacement for the Cupra/Std rear bush.

If yours is a Cupra I doubt the fault lies with the rear bushes, the standard front bushes give very little problems and i've seen a few of the Powerflex front ones fall apart now.

 

[Arnoldo]

Techie I need to get new rear bushes in my motor. Was thinking of putting the powerflex ones up front at the same time as fitting t he cupra rears. You think thats a good idea?

 

[BaezoN]

I have the powerflex (front and rear) on my iBiza. But how says techie, the rear ones, is not a replacement. Do you need a new OEM bush and insert the powerflex.

In a future, I want to replace the Powerflex, and mount the Super Pro. That if it replaces it.

 

[denMla]

I must admit I am confused with latest opinions about Powerflex.
Have Ibiza Sport mk4 TDI allready with front rear cupra bushes. (If anybody is in doubt - i can tell it makes steering a bit firmer with little more feel for what is going on under the front wheels)

Can someone confirm or say oposite to idea that the best solution is Powerflex all around, and cupra bushes for front rear position?
My plan is to change ALL BUSHES on my car with Powerflex except front rear. Is that a good idea?

 

[Blanco92]

Hi everyone, sorry if this has been covered in chapter and verse, I'm new on here.

I've just bought my Ibiza Mk4 and have noticed the steering has play in it, due to the rear bushes being well and truly shot.

Is it possible to fit these solid front rear Cupra bushes to a 1.2 S Ibiza, or can they only be added to a Sport or FR? I'd rather fit the Cupra ones for longevity than handling (the car has only covered 26k) but any improvement in handling is more than welcome!

Cheers, Chris.

 

[denMla]

Hi everyone, sorry if this has been covered in chapter and verse, I'm new on here.

I've just bought my Ibiza Mk4 and have noticed the steering has play in it, due to the rear bushes being well and truly shot.

Is it possible to fit these solid front rear Cupra bushes to a 1.2 S Ibiza, or can they only be added to a Sport or FR? I'd rather fit the Cupra ones for longevity than handling (the car has only covered 26k) but any improvement in handling is more than welcome!

Cheers, Chris.

If I remember correctly you can fit the cupra front rear bush on all mk4 models. Hope someone will confirm that.

 

[dazfr]

I phoned up seat for new cupra front wishbones bushes and for my car they said it would be £90 because its the whole arm that comes with it as well as the bushes

 

[Scott-o]

Yeh labour is the main issue. The parts on only 16 quid though. Worthwhile upgrade

 

[abzx]

before my Seat Ibiza FR

I had a VW Polo, and I got these bushes on there. Ride was still smooth, no vibration and really sorted the car out.

http://www.priracing.com/section.php/420/1/ibiza-mk4--02-08-

The person of this company explained how the bushes allow free pivoting of the bush like a bearing when the arm moves up and down.

 

[Si_TDi_FR]

Is it something you can realistically do say over a weekend? I might do these at the same time as fitting the suspension etc

 

[abzx]

Me and my friend changed to the PRI ones easily during an afternoon. Best to have a friend to help as it is one of those jobs where 2 pairs of hands is very helpful.