Delrin or Poly bushings? Worth it?

David duandcc_forums at cox.net
Wed Aug 18 10:16:35 EDT 2004


OK, I'm getting to redo the front suspension on my car. I'm considering either Blau's Delrin Kit or QuattroSpeed's Powerflex polyurethane bushings. Both are about the same price. The Blau kit only comes with 4 control arm bearings and new hardware. The Powerflex polyurethane bushings/bearing kit does NOT come with hardware but comes with 4 control arm bearings, plus rear beam mounts and panhard mounts.

But my question is...on a car like mine with a somewhat stock suspension, will it make any noticable difference over new rubber Bushings?? My only suspension mods now are Boge TurboGas struts and a 4Kq sway bar. I'm considering putting on a set of early typ89 Eibach springs up front (should keep stock ride height but be a bit stiffer). So, what do you think?  Please discuss...


Dave

1987 Coupe GT Special Build 2.3 (H4s, custom exhaust, Borbet Type Es with Kumho tires, Recaro Trophy seats, Euro 90 Sport 3 spoke steering wheel, 4Kq swaybar, Boge TurboGas struts/shocks Kenwood Bazooka & Blaupunkt stero system, R134a converted AC blowing 34*F, 35% metalic charcoal tint, fresh paint in original Anthracite Black)

2002 VW Jetta GLS 1.8T (wife's, stock)

1993 RX7 - R1 (shared toy, stock)

1985 Chevy Impala 9C1 (fun beater and boat tow vehicle, stock police package)

1978 Impala SW (stuff hauler, restored with crate new LT1 transplant) 

All in SE VA



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