Replacement bushes

[shuntered]

Trying to get a bit of info on what I should be looking for when I purchase bushes for my Coupe.

I've heard of soild sub frame bushes.

Are they much better than normal and where can I get them?

[phil miller]

hi mate you should be able to get powerflex bushes for your car they are 'solid' type bush and will last a long time, ive fitted some to my front wishbones on my golf and it sharpens up the front end, have a look on ebay and you should find what you need mate

[shuntered]

Oh, it that all it is?

I was under the impression it was something a little different which was a different shape and properly solid.

Well thats easy sorted then. Was ordering powerflex for the rest of the bushes on the car.

Cheers mate

[scotty33]

There are solid alloy subframe bushes available, not used them myself, but heard that they can cause a 'loss of refinement' due to bumps etc transmitting through the suspension.
Also heard from others that they are happy with them. On balance I would go with powerflex or similar, there is at least some 'give' built in?

[Crasher]

You mean these...

http://www.candrenterprises.co.uk/shop/powerflex-bushes/car-coupe8b

[scotty33]

oooh bling!

not seeing the subframe ones though Crasher? is there such a thing in the powerflex range?

[Crasher]

Just use standard subframe bushes but they are a swine to press out and in without the special tool.