[ba] replacing sub frame bushings

[Dan Hamren]

http://www2.bitstream.net/~pkyam/20v/Delrin/delrin.html

Patrick Yam.. who disappeared off the 20v list years ago made a set of delrin's for my 90 CQ for about $120.00 the procedure is here in the web site..
I am not sure if this is the right size for your application, but it's a cool little tid-bit of info..

ON a non Audi related email I got this morning..
This is really cool

http://www.astercity.net/~tobik/pingpong.html


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-----Original Message-----
From: JShadzi at aol.com [mailto:JShadzi at aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, August 19, 2003 8:40 AM
To: Chris Maresca; Turbo Avant
Cc: "'quattro + 5 or 8 = fun'"; "'Wyatt's Dad's Audi'"; "'BA quattro'"
Subject: RE: [ba] replacing sub frame bushings

Mine don't squeek after 2+ years, proper lubrication with synthetic grease will prevent this.

Javad

>
>No, but they squeak after a few years...
>
>Chris.
>
>On Mon, 18 Aug 2003, Turbo Avant wrote:
>
>> Hi Guys....
>>
>> I'm curious about using the Delrina, would there be a lot of road noise
>> coming in?
>>
>> Jerry
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: ba-group-admin at audifans.com [mailto:ba-group-admin at audifans.com]
>> On Behalf Of quattro + 5 or 8 = fun
>> Sent: Sunday, August 17, 2003 7:07 PM
>> To: Wyatt's Dad's Audi; BA quattro
>> Subject: Re: [ba] replacing subframe bushings
>>
>> I have done that subframe several times.  Very easy to remove.  If you
>> decide to do it yourself, be sure to FREEZE the new bushings before you
>> press them in.  They will go in much easier.  Replace the hardware.
>> Tighten
>> everything when  it is sitting on the ground.  I don't remember what I
>> paid
>> for the bushings, but if memory serves me right, it was around $100 for
>> the
>> set of bushings.  My guess is that since the car is an 82, the bushings
>> are
>> more then ready for a change.  You will be amazed how much better
>> everything
>> feels.  One cause of the rattle could be worn out bushings.  But,
>> usually
>> they make a popping sound.  And yes, do the control arms too.  If you
>> are so
>> inclined, Blau has Delrin for about 90$.  I love them.  Would never go
>> back
>> to rubber.
>>
>> HTH,
>>
>>
>> Shane
>>
>>
>> Bay Area, CA
>>
>> Audis, MBZs & a black sheep BMW.
>>
>> BUY ME NOW:  http://www.arias.net/%7Ebcpi/pics/cars/other/BMW/BMW/
>> PARTING:  1972 Mercedes Benz 280 SE 4.5
>>
>> > From: Wyatt's Dad's Audi <audion at serversmiths.com>
>> > Date: Sun, 17 Aug 2003 13:15:29 -0700
>> > To: 'ba-audifans' <ba-group at audifans.com>
>> > Subject: Re: [ba] replacing subframe bushings
>> >
>> >
>> > On Sunday, August 17, 2003, at 12:44 PM, quattro + 5 or 8 = fun wrote:
>> >
>> >> What car
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> Shane
>> >>
>> >
>> > what?? you guys aren't taking notes?? and remembering what car I
>> have??
>> > ;-).
>> >
>> > Sorry, shoulda thought before I posted.
>> >
>> > Anyway, it's an 82 Coupe. I just had  the steering replaced and
>> > Bilsteins installed so as far as I know everything *except* the
>> > bushings were done. There are new rubber boots on the A arm bolts for
>> > instance. The shop is encouraging me to do the bushings as they say
>> > they are shot but with the big improvement from the upgrades it's
>> > handling pretty good to me.
>> >
>> > They have "dropped down" (their term) the subframe once in looking for
>> > a rattle so I don't think anything is frozen up.
>> >
>> > Thanks for any tips.
>> >
>> > M./
>> >
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