Delrin or Poly bushings? Worth it?

[Jim Green]

--- David <duandcc_forums at cox.net> wrote:

> 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)

I had Blau's delrins in and hated them, they clunked
and made the ride Really harsh with my low profile
tires and coil-overs.  I'm back to stock bushings and
like them.  I may try some polly's at some point

=====
Jim Green
'89 90tq
'89 80q
http://www.mswanson.com/~jgreen/car_home.html


	
		
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