Re: Suspension Bushes

[harrison <hsapir@multiverse.com>]

My control arm bushings are OE but I seem to go through them every 10-20k miles.
Is this normal if I drive the car hard? Or is it completely abnormal? Any
thoughts?

Sargent Schutt wrote:

> My father has them in his 91 200q. Too harsh. If you're making a race car,
> then yeah, go for it. Otherwise they are not worth it for regular street use.
> Just replace with new OE. My .02
>
> Regards,
>
> Sarge
>
> Ian J Haseltine wrote:
>
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: vipann@norand.com <vipann@norand.com>
> >
> > >
> > >     I am looking at replacing all the bushes on my car with Polyurethane
> > >     bushes. This seems to be the best bet at present as the standard
> > >     bushes are extremely expensive from the agents adn will have to be
> > >     replaced in the near future. I was wondering if any of you have
> > >     already had this done. If so where did you get them from? Also do you
> > >     know of any problems fitting these bushes as opposed to normal ones.
> > >     The bushes I am looking for are for my Coupe.
> >
> > Just about everybody that I've spoken to on this subject has said 'Dont'.
> > Opinion seems to be that they are way to stiff.
> > Have you checked Aelred's prices? He lists all sorts, VAG, nylon, alloy.
> >
> > Jim Haseltine
> > 88 Ur quattro