Hello,

Front arm console bushes on my car will need replacement - and I'm thinking, if anyone tried solid bushes from TDI Audi A2? I found some reports on Cupra and similar "heavy duty" parts being unsuitable for this engine due to vibrations, but A2 ones should be softer, as they were used with this engine exclusively - anyone can tell if they are better than standard reinforced "X" bushes in terms of noise, longetivity and/or handling?

Thanks

Edited 5 January, 20224 yr by Papez

Why dont you go with poly?

31 minutes ago, Thefeliciahacker said:

Why dont you go with poly?

I'm more after noise reduction than handling and I'm assuming that A2 bushes might be more suitable for this engine, as they were developed for it (gasoline engines had different part) - in contrast with Fabia, which initially had universal soft bushes that failed with diesel engines, later replaced with part taken from the Octavia.

14 minutes ago, Papez said:

I'm more after noise reduction than handling and I'm assuming that A2 bushes might be more suitable for this engine, as they were developed for it (gasoline engines had different part) - in contrast with Fabia, which initially had universal soft bushes that failed with diesel engines, later replaced with part taken from the Octavia.

Intresting but I reckon felly wishbone mounts are preety bulletproof, mine are still ok, unlike the engine😰

We are in Fabia subforum I have a different car for some time (not Fabia, but close relative on the same platform), but Felly still lives in family.

50 minutes ago, Papez said:

in contrast with Fabia, which initially had universal soft bushes that failed with diesel engines

 

The early console bushes failed on all Fabias, not just the diesel ones.

We've got cupra bushes on dad's 1.9 SDI, no cause for complaint at all with them. I've got polybushes on my VRS, and if I didn't need them for the adjustment they have, I'd have taken them off the day I fitted them. 

41 minutes ago, Papez said:

We are in Fabia subforum

power of habit

34 minutes ago, StevesTruck said:

We've got cupra bushes on dad's 1.9 SDI, no cause for complaint at all with them. I've got polybushes on my VRS, and if I didn't need them for the adjustment they have, I'd have taken them off the day I fitted them. 

 

Thanks for the input

Unfortunately, 1.4TDI runs a lot rougher than both 1.9s.

Just out of interest, whats wrong with polybushes on the RS? 

I've got PSB bushes waiting to go on my 1.2 petrol and will report back with my thoughts on them, if need be.

1 hour ago, AnnoyingPentium said:

I've got PSB bushes waiting to go on my 1.2 petrol and will report back with my thoughts on them, if need be.

 

I had those on mine but thought they seemed a bit harsh so changed them for Meyle HD ones.

 

I made my own tool to install them...

 

Edited 5 January, 20224 yr by TMB

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6 minutes ago, TMB said:

I had those on mine but thought they seemed a bit harsh so changed them for Meyle HD ones.

 

Honestly, it would be an improvement from blancmange mode currently, Lee.

 

I'm just getting a local independent to fit mine since I don't have the workspace, first and foremost, for a job like that. In regards to the OP, if the it fits in terms of those bushes then go for it.