subframe mounts -- Re: [s-cars] Re: subframe connectors

[Bill Clancy]

well... I could.   I am just now learning about the subframe mounts.    Are
others interested?


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "mlp5" <mlped at qwest.net>
To: "'steve powers'" <steve at thepowers.net>; "'Bill Clancy'"
<clancybill at yahoo.com>; <s-car-list at audifans.com>
Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 1:12 PM
Subject: RE: [s-cars] Re: subframe connectors


> Interesting.
>
> Where/what's the source for the Delrin bushings?
> How many does one need?
>
> Any other noticeable changes (? louder/harsher) from going delrin?
> Last, is Mr. Clancy now, by way of penance, going to organize & manage the
> group buy in?
>
> Mike
>
> >-----Original Message-----
> >From: steve powers
>
> >The subframe bushings are in fact an item which one should consider
> >replacing. I've got Delrin bushings in my car. It eliminates that
> >"intermediate set" one gets when turning in - caused by the
> >subframe moving
> >on the bushings.
> >
> >sp
> >
> >
> >----- Original Message ----- 
> >From: "mlp5" <mlped at qwest.net>
>
> >Bill - I don't know (& kind of doubt) that the subframe(s)
> >would be mounted to the car with any kind of rubber bushings.
> >I'm pretty sure from the RSB installs, that the rear subframe
> >at least isn't.
> >
> >OTOH, most of the moveable suspension parts that are connected
> >to & hung off the subframe are couple to it via rubber or
> >urethane or similar material bushings.  I believe these can &
> >do wear or deteriorate over time, like engine mounts etc., and
> >can benefit from occasional replacement.
> >
> >mike
>