Re: aftermarket suspension bushings

[Carey Lyn <gsi05580@gsaix2.cc.gasou.edu>]

I have always wanted to switch to polyurethane bushings.  What is the
purpose in there design if they don't respond well to driving?

On Thu, 5 Mar 1998, Phil Payne wrote:

> In message <34FEC4ED.AC364679@mentorg.com> Anton Gaidos writes:
> 
> > Does anyone have a preference for aftermarket bushings?
> > Any experience with aftermarket control arm bushings and
> > swaybar bushings? I'm curious to know some comparisons
> > between factory and the aftermarket. I am going to replace
> > these things on my '85 ur-quattro and I haven't decided
> > if I should stick with factory or not.
> 
> Stick with factory.  Paul Beaurain had aftermarket polyurethanes - the car 
> handled like a pig with a rucksac on, and he ultimately lost it on a circuit 
> and picked out a marshall's post.  Not a pretty sight.
> 
> -- 
>  Phil Payne
>  UK Audi [ur-]quattro Owners Club
>