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« on: 01 July 2011, 11:25:54 »
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Re: powerflex buushes
« Reply #1 on: 01 July 2011, 11:35:21 »
cheers, no online shop though - looks like a trip to ECP.

Now, given my geometry is currently spot on.....will it need resetting again after doing these?
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Re: powerflex buushes
« Reply #2 on: 01 July 2011, 13:28:05 »
Decided to go with just the wishbones ones..

Few phonecalls and none about, so ordered off ebay  :y
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« Reply #3 on: 01 July 2011, 22:01:35 »
I'd go with the wishbone ones and see how it feels.  :y

Set up post Polly would depend on the state of the current bushes. If fubar then yes.
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Re: powerflex buushes
« Reply #4 on: 01 July 2011, 22:06:32 »
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I'd go with the wishbone ones and see how it feels.  :y

Set up post Polly would depend on the state of the current bushes. If fubar then yes.

I'm hoping to get a test flight drive in a polybushed car during the Lakes weekend to decide if that's the route I want to go down ::) ;)
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Re: powerflex buushes
« Reply #5 on: 01 July 2011, 22:39:27 »
Interesting conversation with yourself JimBob?

I did wishbones and ARB on an otherwise std 9000 aero a few year back and that rocked! It just felt like new, even at 100k. Now the 9000s arnt known for their forgiving ride but this did not make it any worse, just took out play.

I am plannind to do ARB and wishbone on my mig later this month so would be interested to hear back.
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Re: powerflex buushes
« Reply #6 on: 01 July 2011, 22:44:37 »
I bought both the wishbone and roll bar set, they look like the ones I got, but I've only fitted the wishbones thus far. It definitely firms up the front end. ChrisG had a quick spin in it just after I fitted them. The roll bar looks like an awkward job, which I've chickened out of so far. :-[
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Re: powerflex buushes
« Reply #7 on: 01 July 2011, 22:57:27 »
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I bought both the wishbone and roll bar set, they look like the ones I got, but I've only fitted the wishbones thus far. It definitely firms up the front end. ChrisG had a quick spin in it just after I fitted them. The roll bar looks like an awkward job, which I've chickened out of so far. :-[

Same here Chris ...........  >:(

On the TDs, I reckon that it's easiest if you (carefully) lower the sub-frame a touch.
However, my geometry is currently spot on, and I'm reluctant to disturb things - could make-up some locating dowels though, I suppose :-/
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« Reply #8 on: 01 July 2011, 23:04:01 »
Shaks was nice, sharp even.  :o    :y

TBE will be fairly hopeless on it's current suspension I would think.

Jimbobs will be interesting if done in time.


I guess some sort of chop saw would be handy for cutting the bush outer to remove the standard ones.

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« Reply #9 on: 01 July 2011, 23:06:52 »
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I bought both the wishbone and roll bar set, they look like the ones I got, but I've only fitted the wishbones thus far. It definitely firms up the front end. ChrisG had a quick spin in it just after I fitted them. The roll bar looks like an awkward job, which I've chickened out of so far. :-[

Same here Chris ...........  >:(

On the TDs, I reckon that it's easiest if you (carefully) lower the sub-frame a touch.
However, my geometry is currently spot on, and I'm reluctant to disturb things - could make-up some locating dowels though, I suppose :-/
Two bolts from the wheel arch? No?   :-/
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Re: powerflex buushes
« Reply #10 on: 01 July 2011, 23:33:07 »
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Shaks was nice, sharp even.  :o    :y

TBE will be fairly hopeless on it's current suspension I would think.

Jimbobs will be interesting if done in time.


I guess some sort of chop saw would be handy for cutting the bush outer to remove the standard ones.


But similar to that which I will have ;) ;)
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Re: powerflex buushes
« Reply #11 on: 02 July 2011, 08:10:05 »
Fyi..

Wishbones replaced last Julyish
My geometry was done in April
1 wishbone just showing signs of play..

But I do have uneven wear (some was caused before geometry was done though)

I hope to have them by the lakes meet, but highly unlikely to have fitted them.

Just looking at the guides etc, probably a bit awkward to do on a campsite.  Shame as all new shocks / springs etc, so well setup otherwise.
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Re: powerflex buushes
« Reply #12 on: 02 July 2011, 13:57:04 »
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Shaks was nice, sharp even.  :o    :y

TBE will be fairly hopeless on it's current suspension I would think.
Jimbobs will be interesting if done in time.


I guess some sort of chop saw would be handy for cutting the bush outer to remove the standard ones.

Its a definate improvement. Really marked. But the old ones (horizontal and vertical, all replaced) were shot.

Now it handles like, errr, an Elite with Michelin tyres.  So still shite, just not as shite as before.


Its unlikely TBE will make it go to the Lakes, although I may change me mind ::)
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Re: powerflex buushes
« Reply #13 on: 02 July 2011, 13:58:08 »
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Fyi..

Wishbones replaced last Julyish
My geometry was done in April
1 wishbone just showing signs of play..

But I do have uneven wear (some was caused before geometry was done though)

I hope to have them by the lakes meet, but highly unlikely to have fitted them.

Just looking at the guides etc, probably a bit awkward to do on a campsite.  Shame as all new shocks / springs etc, so well setup otherwise.
Its removing the old ones.  If they come out easy (using the drilling/cutting method), its do-able. Otherwise, its going to be a pain.
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Re: powerflex buushes
« Reply #14 on: 02 July 2011, 13:58:55 »
And, yes Jimbob, its the gay purple ones I have.  Fortunately, nobody can see them.
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