powerflex black?

1. Cammy Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Aberdeen Posts: 2211

   #1 2nd December 2009, 17:21

   anyone used them? are they any good compared to the origonal purple powerflex bushes?
   
   
   I understand its £135 for the whole set (excluding engine mount) but it describes them best under the limits, and im really just looking for best handling from new suspension bushes when i go to put on my group n's
   
   But have no clue about them, as only just herd of them....
   
   Thanks
2. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #2 2nd December 2009, 17:24

   Are they black becouse theyre burnt from when their warehouse got brunt down?
   
   Didnt know about them, but you could get GrpN bushes and mounts etc if you want a good setup.
3. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

   #3 2nd December 2009, 17:30

   powerflex bushes will ber very hard to get hold off at the moment, i get polyrace, bit cheaper and stiffer, should be good with group N's
   
   andy
4. Cammy Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Aberdeen Posts: 2211

   #4 2nd December 2009, 17:39

   hi guys, the black polybushes are made to order, so there not straight out of a box, this is the first time ive herd of them, ill get a link and post them to you
   
   There black because there a harder stiffer compount i think.. unsure
5. Cammy Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Aberdeen Posts: 2211

   #5 2nd December 2009, 17:40

   http://www.balancemotorsport.co.uk/p...ecnumber=24121
6. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

   #6 2nd December 2009, 17:40

   I don't you'll get them made to order for a little while - their manufacturing plant has burnt down
7. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

   #7 2nd December 2009, 17:41

   there pretty much nylon guys
   lee has a set on his rallye
   
   very little unwanted movement
8. Cammy Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Aberdeen Posts: 2211

   #8 2nd December 2009, 17:42

   seriously? lol, so thats why im struggling to find polybush kits that have both front and rears.
   
   Wheres the best place to buy Group N bushes? ill give them a lookie!
   
   Cheers
9. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

   #9 2nd December 2009, 17:43

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by AlexB there pretty much nylon guys lee has a set on his rallye very little unwanted movement

   Depending what nylon they are then these will be ALMOST GrpA Standard.
   
   Shenpar make Nylon mounts and bushes and theyre to GrpA standard.
10. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #10 2nd December 2009, 17:44

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by C18VTR seriously? lol, so thats why im struggling to find polybush kits that have both front and rears. Wheres the best place to buy Group N bushes? ill give them a lookie! Cheers

    Try Shenpar, they might be able to sort you out.
    
    Also http://www.apscars.co.uk/acatalog/Pe...roen_Saxo.html
11. MotorSportWorld L-plater Joined: Aug 2009 Posts: 88

    #11 2nd December 2009, 17:46

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju-9M1CDulk
12. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #12 2nd December 2009, 17:49

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MotorSportWorld http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju-9M1CDulk

    ive got a tear in my eye.
    
    At least Barry Scotts goin round with his cillit bang to clear up.
13. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #13 2nd December 2009, 17:53

    DO NOT BUY SHENPAR NYLON REAR BUSHES
    
    ive seen several sets pull the bolts through and the wishbone comes free at the rear
14. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #14 2nd December 2009, 17:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by AlexB DO NOT BUY SHENPAR NYLON REAR BUSHES ive seen several sets pull the bolts through and the wishbone comes free at the rear

    Why does the rear do this? Not heard that one before.
    
    They are race spec, so meant to be replaced and designed to deteriorate or somthing for a replacement. Guess that explains the wishbone one. Though, James had a set made by them and that last very well with no problems over a long time and hard use!
15. raunchz Saxperience Addict Joined: Jul 2005 Solihull / Bournemouth Posts: 14233 2015 Lapiz Blue Golf R

    #15 2nd December 2009, 17:59

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by MotorSportWorld http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ju-9M1CDulk

    that's a sad video - must have taken a lot of time and effort to build Powerflex into the business they are today - fingers crossed insurance is all okay and they're soon up and running again !
16. user_10176 Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Jun 2006 Ramsey st marys, peterborough Posts: 8288 Saxo's, Corsa (Daily)

    #16 2nd December 2009, 18:26

    very sad video, glad i got my bushes order the other day just after i hear the new,
    
    yer they hopfully will be back soon though.
    
    andy
17. AlexBp West Midlands Joined: Dec 2007 West mids Posts: 23149 Supra,civic GL

    #17 2nd December 2009, 18:32

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by db_sax Why does the rear do this? Not heard that one before. They are race spec, so meant to be replaced and designed to deteriorate or somthing for a replacement. Guess that explains the wishbone one. Though, James had a set made by them and that last very well with no problems over a long time and hard use!

    cause the nylon is soo thing where they bolt to the footwell it splits
    
    seen several of them posted on forums and the rear bush is just hanging free of the shell
18. Cammy Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Aberdeen Posts: 2211

    #18 3rd December 2009, 08:04

    hmm, got 3 weeks to decide on the bushes as its probly the last thing i will buy.. but the link posted abouve by DBSax, are they the group N Bushes?
    
    Will be running Group N Tarmac dampers, gaz adjustables on the rear
    
    Would love a set of the black ones as alex said very little unwanted movement, but no harm in getting purple ones for the meantime and waiting for them to set back up and get myself some blacks.
19. Mochachino Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Nov 2007 Guantanamo Bay Posts: 28700 oyster card

    #19 3rd December 2009, 10:07

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by C18VTR hmm, got 3 weeks to decide on the bushes as its probly the last thing i will buy.. but the link posted abouve by DBSax, are they the group N Bushes? Will be running Group N Tarmac dampers, gaz adjustables on the rear Would love a set of the black ones as alex said very little unwanted movement, but no harm in getting purple ones for the meantime and waiting for them to set back up and get myself some blacks.

    Id wait for the blacks mate, Powerflex have already rented another warehouse and bought new production machinery. Will be back up and running in no time.
20. Cammy Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Aberdeen Posts: 2211

    #20 3rd December 2009, 17:44

    Oh right
    
    Good thing ive decided to buy all the other susp. compoments first then, looks like ill have everything ready for my mechanic before new years (hope.. )
    
    Was actually gona be buying the bushes today, but decided to get all the little parts instead such as braces, springs etc, group n dampers are for next weeks pay (love my new job lol, would have taken 3 weeks pay to get them at my last job lol)