Hey all.

 

Have we got anyone who has converted to a full polybush set up? I've got a few perished looking bits of rubber and wondering what the best option is, going forward.

 

Cheers in advance

 

 

In 2014 I bought 2 new front std wishbones, pressed out the existing rubber bushes and replaced with Super Pro equvalents.

The large rear one is a b** to press in. Before I pressed the Super Pro one in I noticed that one edge of the hole has a

nice radius, the other side was sharp. This edge I radiussed and made sure the bore was smooth, Then pressed it in

using a couple of thick washers and some studding. (Its shape is like a large cotton reel).

Also replaced the dogbone bushes. I chose Super-Pro as its slightly softer and less prone to creating cabin vibration especially the dog bone fitting

Together with Audi TT upper and lower strut brace the steering feels more responsive. NB: Good tyres also can contribute a lot to handliing.

I still have got the Super-Pro bushes to fit for the rear sub frame (they come in 2 parts each side, inner and outer half with a inner steel inner liner).

 

Bottom line is:- Since doing it the car has always felt more planted on the road and steering more responsive. Now there are so many different

versions of bushes out there its really down to personal preference. Would I fit Super Pro again?, without hesitation 100% yes.

 

For your Info :- https://www.superproeurope.com/products.cfm?vehicleid=7720

 

Edited 18 June, 20214 yr by Silver Bullet

On 18/06/2021 at 14:04, Silver Bullet said:

In 2014 I bought 2 new front std wishbones, pressed out the existing rubber bushes and replaced with Super Pro equvalents.

The large rear one is a b** to press in. Before I pressed the Super Pro one in I noticed that one edge of the hole has a

nice radius, the other side was sharp. This edge I radiussed and made sure the bore was smooth, Then pressed it in

using a couple of thick washers and some studding. (Its shape is like a large cotton reel).

Also replaced the dogbone bushes. I chose Super-Pro as its slightly softer and less prone to creating cabin vibration especially the dog bone fitting

Together with Audi TT upper and lower strut brace the steering feels more responsive. NB: Good tyres also can contribute a lot to handliing.

I still have got the Super-Pro bushes to fit for the rear sub frame (they come in 2 parts each side, inner and outer half with a inner steel inner liner).

 

Bottom line is:- Since doing it the car has always felt more planted on the road and steering more responsive. Now there are so many different

versions of bushes out there its really down to personal preference. Would I fit Super Pro again?, without hesitation 100% yes.

 

For your Info :- https://www.superproeurope.com/products.cfm?vehicleid=7720

 

Cheers Bullet. I appreciate the detailed reply.

 

I had a look at the Super Pro ones, and you can get an entire kit for around £180. Not too bad at all.

 

I'm expecting it'll make the ride a bit harsher, but I'm not sure just how much harsher!

A decent compromise might be fitting the TT bushes in the front wishbones.

 

Mine also has a polybush in the dogbone - I went for the Powerflex diesel one (a bit softer than the petrol one, but stiffer than the standard one).

Mine was completely polybushed, wishbones, steering rack, dogbone, anti roll bars, rear beam, all Superpro.

Powerflex Black -10mm Top mount, and rear bump stops, ECS rear spring isolators, plus THS engine mounts, always found it comfortable enough for around town and long motorway journeys and a blast on track.