CGT front subframe questions

[JShadzi at aol.com]

Matt, I have seen Audis with solid subframe bushings on the street actually 
develop cracks in the frame, on the street the stress is just too high.  The 
best way to accomplish what you want is to go with delrin control arm 
bushings, they will remove most any slop in that area and are streetable in 
that respect.  New stock SFB will make a noticeable improvement, however, I 
recommend you do that.
HTH,
Javad

In a message dated 5/9/2001 11:07:04 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
Stpndsmnn at aol.com writes:

<< I was crawling around underneath my car today, which I can do without aid 
of 
 a jack since it has over 6 inches of ground clearance!  Anyway, I was 
looking 
 at the subframe bushings and I was wondering if there is a way to put solid 
 bushings in instead of the rubber?  I am not really concerned with higher 
 noise/ vibration levels, I am noticing that the bushings are not in perfect 
 shape and if I am going to change them why not go solid?.   Has anyone ever 
 done this (a thread I should check?) or does anyone know of a reason it 
 shouldn't be done?  What about A-arms, are there urethane bushings available 
 for CGTs?  guess that's about it, I am just looking for relatively easy ways 
 to enhance the feel and response of the suspension, since I have to do some 
 bushings anyway.
  >>