Stevolution

Yep, bonded, and bonded well tbh. I masked the area up and sprayed it in situ......

Its a fair point, I did do some breif searching, but theres loads of topics on this subject and none that i scanned thru really gave a definaitive answer hence this topic. While I fully agree with the upgrade to cupra bushes is the probably the best for most, my issue with going to harder bushes is that i dont want to over stiffen the car as its my daily drive and sporty / comfortable enough as it is. couple this with the fact that its got 67K and is a 2004 model, its survived quite well to this point, im guessing its the poor state of roads that have developed over the cold weather reacently is why the console bushes are naffed as my in-laws fiesta has got naffed shocks on the rear and a few friends have had various suspension issues also. If the revised designed bushes offer a decent ride and can last a good time, then il fit them but with a lot of people saying the cupra bushes arent that much louder, then il have to consider them also, but truthfully, they wont be my first choice on paper, unless i can see the both in person and see the advantages over the revised bush item.....

OK thanks, il keep that in mind. Will start enquiring about it next week once ive checked the car over for any more areas that may need attention.

Brake cleaner is a solvent and should evaporate quickly if used in moderation.....

OK guys, thanks for the inputs, il look and see what TPS have in stock when I call them and the first one they suggest, wins

Kind of, but what makes the standard ones a bit easier is they use a nylon outter sleve rather than ally, which should make them a bit slippier to get in with basic tools. Its no means a night and day difference in how easy they are to fit as both will require some effort BUT I dont want to make the car too tight to use everyday.

Normal bushes Are these the updated standard items? Cant really tell on the design but they look slightly different........

Fair comments guys, i will consider them still but im also looking for ease of fitting too as il be doing this myself, if i cant get no joy with the normal / revised items and part numbers then il look into the cupra ones

Il be using a trade parts specialist outlet as my local skoda dealership is as usefull as blown engine. Should it be the same case with TPS as they use OE parts also?

Thanks dude but im based in South Wales Wouls love the answer still tho as ive yet to see it here, theres a reference to something about it but no part numbers......

OK before you all scream "search" let me just explain, I know the prefered upgrade is seat cupra bushes and powerflex items BUT ive also read about increased harshness in the ride and noise levels with using these bushes. So what im going to ask is..... I thought I read here that theres a standard bush thats a better design from the original fabia items, that comes off the octavia prehaps?? If this is the case, whats the part number and price for this item as i think our potholed roads as seen off my console bushes...... Thanks for the help Steve

Just tell her its a good family car, thats what I did with mine, altho launch and anti lag kinda ruined that veiw not long after! lol

Good work dude, nice to meet you today too

Indigo-GT in Merthyr Tydfil could also help and is a bit closer. My timing belt and water pump was changed there and has been great since.

Thanks Gray, il look into the colour match idea first then if hammerite is close enough as Euro car parts can supply one for my car but un-painted... Are there any other types of green colour close to the VRS caliper green incase hammerite isnt readily availiable?