To powerflex or not to powerflex

[Randomjim]

Noticed some of my front suspension bushes have split which might be why i'm getting a knocking noise when i turn lock to lock. Question is, is it worth going for uprated bushes? I have fk coilovers and an eibach anti roll bar so its pretty stiff allready. Are they less likely to split?

 

[DriveByShooters]

Watching this post with interest myself.
Been toying with the idea of powerflexing mine too.

 

[Randomjim]

Well normally when something wears out i uprate it, just want some feedback really.

 

[DPM]

Definately Powerflex! My bushes weren't even worn and i changed them for Powerflex ones.

 

[Randomjim]

What difference do they make? An how much are they roughly?

 

[Biglockie]

group buy??????

On the power flex

 

[Randomjim]

Good idea

 

[DPM]

The difference they make is everything feels tighter and alot more responsive. Depends on what bushes your after as to the price and i'm sure we could arrange a Group Buy if enough people were ineterested!

 

[Andy.B]

How much you looking for the whole front end in polly?? (Only suspension components)

 

[PaulJC84]

I know a couple of people have them, think they are a little louder but stiffen the car up a bit.

 

[DPM]

How much you looking for the whole front end in polly?? (Only suspension components)

Car, model?

 

[Biglockie]

Probably replace them all on the front end,

 

[macca]

i'd be interested as well, is it advisable to use new arms when doing this? i don't think you can replace ball joints any other way?

i'm after front poly bushes, engine snub mount, and some way of securing the gearbox a bit better, i think in USA there is a support arm or something for this.

also had anyone done rear bushes, i seem to be getting a bit of play on very hard cornering.

 

[Biglockie]

if we get some names together for a group buy add you name and whta your looking for

http://www.powerflex.co.uk/products.asp?cat=0002&catalog=0702&submit1.x=37&submit1.y=10

a link to the powerflex site showing whats available for the B5 1.8T

1. Lockie (full set of front bushes)

 

[Randomjim]

1. Lockie (full set of front bushes)
2. Randomjim (Front suspension bushes)

 

[DPM]

The Powerflex website shows the prices before VAT and postage so i'll speak to them and see what i can aarange!

Damian
DPM Autostyling

 

[Biglockie]

Cheers Damian

 

[DPM]

For you Chris... anything!



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[jcb]

have the full car powerflexed front and back (kit is £300 ish)
don't even think about...just do it. totally different car
get some spare knuckles if you are doing it yourself

Well worth it

 

[Biglockie]

For you Chris... anything!



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[andybnwc]

Hi ive got a full front powerflex kit in my boot been waiting to get them fitted for ages only thing is i been told that the bottom arms sometimes snap when attempting to squezze the powerflex ones in even with new arms , has anyone else heard of this as im itching to get them in also my camber is slightly out on drivers side wearing tyres down this is also the side where bushes are heavily worn , will replacing these sort this problem or can you buy some kind of camber adjusting plates????

 

[Biglockie]

it should solve the problem as the new bush will level the arm up

 

[andybnwc]

What about the arms snappeg thing lol?

 

[jcb]

if the arms snap, take your mechanic outside and snap his!!
no way you can snap the arms unless you are a complete muppet and putting them in with a sledge hammer!

 

[andybnwc]

if the arms snap, take your mechanic outside and snap his!!
no way you can snap the arms unless you are a complete muppet and putting them in with a sledge hammer!

That will do me then will quote you when snapping his arm lol

 

[Andy.B]

Well interested in a full front set for my A4. Put me down for one pending price

 

[DPM]

Front bush kit is normally £189 delivered from Powerflex, in this Group Buy with 5 or more people buying the front kit it'll go down to £160 delivered!

 

[Biglockie]

Thats a good price Damian, right lads anyone else on the list??? we need at least five

1. Lockie (full set of front bushes)
2. Randomjim (Front suspension bushes)

 

[macca]

is there anything for the rear on the b5 a4 front wheel drive?

 

[Markey]

Well interested in a full front set for my A4. Put me down for one pending price

Sounds like he is in for it !!

I would be but just coming at the wrong time for me

 

[DPM]

is there anything for the rear on the b5 a4 front wheel drive?

There's not sorry, just the exhaust mounts!

 

[Biglockie]

1. Lockie (full set of front bushes)
2. Randomjim (Front suspension bushes)
3. Andy B

Anyone else up for this??? we need another 2!!!!

 

[DPM]

If there's only three people wanting them i'll see what discount i can get for that but it won't be nearly as much as for 5+ people.

 

[Biglockie]

thats cool cheers Damian

 

[DPM]

£175 delivered mate.

 

[Biglockie]

Thast not too bad, really

 

[DPM]

It's only valid to the people that have there names down but if they wanted the sets sooner just give us a ring or PM and we'll sort them out.

 

[Randomjim]

Sorry can count me out i've already found some.

1. Lockie (full set of front bushes)
2. Andy B

 

[Caesium]

I don't know if anyone is concerned with this but I have seen a few cars with these fitted and some of the problems I have seen are, squeaking from the poly, ultra hard suspension limits the movement and although it causes the car to handle a bit better, it can cause a bit of jarring as they don't absorb shocks as well, a bit more vibration is transmitted through the chassis.
And if your suspension isn't bang up to scratch, they can accentuate any problems.