Powerflex anti-roll bushes

1. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

   #1 20th January 2010, 09:34

   Are they what they're cracked up to be?
   
   I have bog standard suspension atm, as i cant afford any new kits due to buying a new exhaust set-up.
   
   Would replacing mine with these powerflex bushes be worth £11.50 of my dollar? lol
   
   Or would it be pointless?
   
   Cheers guys,
   
   ShaneyG
2. Jo3fish Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1267 03 EP3

   #2 20th January 2010, 09:39

   Cant see it doing any harm, from what ive read on here, everyone with a good suspension set up have a full powerflex bush set-up'.
   
   For £12 you cant go wrong.
3. KamRacing Saxperience Addict Joined: Nov 2006 A farm shed in Aylesbury Posts: 14916 Corolla AE86 Peugeot 205 B18C (in bits)

   #3 20th January 2010, 09:58

   does make a noticeable difference on the handling. Especially as old bushes tend to be worn and in need of refreshing.
   
   G
4. MR_N Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Apr 2007 Fareham Posts: 3029 Saxo VTR

   #4 20th January 2010, 10:02

   Polyurethane bushes tighen up all the suspension components. Why most people have them is its pointless having carlos fandango dampers and springs if your bushes are old and tired with more play then a pedo in a playground.
   
   Even in standard suspension you'll see an improvment. With less play in the bushes etc the steering has a more responsive feel and turn in etc will be improved.
   The trade off is that ride comfort can be lost but notihng dramatic.
   
   Powerflex are good but if your wanting harder ones then look into the likes of polyrace. These are the red coloured bushes (powerflex are purple) and are a fair bit harder. Most people use polyrace for the rear beam mounts. (i used powerflex but if i had to again id go for polyrace)
5. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #5 20th January 2010, 10:13

   as above certainly tightened up everything on my car.
   Tbf though all my bushes were tired and old so anything would feel good when replaced
6. Aron Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Feb 2007 Nuneaton Posts: 3554 EP3 Civic

   #6 20th January 2010, 10:17

   If the bushes are old and worn then yes but if there OK it will make such a little difference. With full standard suspension you wont be pushing that hard anyway so on the road will be no real difference.
7. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

   #7 20th January 2010, 10:26

   For £12 though?
   
   My front suspension is questionable, im thinking new ball joints, bushes, wishbones etc, cnt afford shocks and springs atm..
   
   So to be OR not to be?
8. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

   #8 20th January 2010, 11:10

   If you do want all of those bits above, i'll give you a good price
9. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

   #9 20th January 2010, 11:14

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by Sparco_Tom If you do want all of those bits above, i'll give you a good price

   yh mate, al get this exhaust set up on then get some more money together and sort out those.
   
   Cheers
   
   ShaneyG
10. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #10 20th January 2010, 11:20

    awesome
11. ShaneyG7 Established Member Joined: May 2009 Cleator Moor (Cumbria) Posts: 1161 Citroen C4 VTR Coupe

    #11 20th January 2010, 11:27

    you got powerflex bushes mate? how much for a pair of fronts?
12. Jo3fish Established Member Joined: Jul 2009 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 1267 03 EP3

    #12 20th January 2010, 11:42

    Not ment to be a thread hijack, but its convenient
    
    Tom, how much can you supply a pair of bottom arms and drop links and track rod's for?
    
    Cheers m8
    
    Joe
13. Sparco_Tom Saxperience Addict Joined: Jan 2007 Aylesbury, Bucks Posts: 12836 Yeaaahh Fiesta

    #13 20th January 2010, 11:47

    pm me mate
14. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #14 20th January 2010, 16:40

    do notice the difference.
    
    Worth changing if old ones are not fucked?
    No imo...