Bushings

[Larry C Leung]

I did polyurethane on my GTi, which did noticably reduce roll and sharpen
turn in. The reputation of this stuff is that it squeaks, but so far, no
complaint. Haven't done anything (bushing wise) for the 200 except stock
rubber, however.

LL - NY

On Sun, 16 Dec 2001 23:03:53 -0500 Robert Myers <robert at s-cars.org>
writes:
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>Hi Y'all,
>
>After using a Google search and finding MANY references to a variety
>of
>bushing materials ranging from OEM rubber to Delrin to Teflon to high
>priced variants to godonlyknowswhat bushing material I still don't
>have a
>solid recommendation.
>
>The patient: a '95 S6 approaching 150K miles.  The car is not used on
>the
>track but does get some spirited mountain driving from time to time.
>I
>want good handling but don't want squeaking bushings, etc. or MAJOR
>expense.  Nor do I want to lower the suspension due to the likelihood
>of
>encountering numerous steep angle of attack grade changes in the area
>along
>with the occasional deep snow.  I know for sure that some bushings are
>in
>need of rejuvenation and plan to do the all just to get it over with
>at one
>time.  I need some advice.  Stick with OEM in the belief that Klaus
>und
>Fritz actually knew what they were doing?  Go with Delrin because it
>is
>more dimensionally stable than rubber?  Pick some other material
>because
>yadayadayada?
>
>Your recommendations please?
>
>TIA
>Bob
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