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Thread: Need to replace all bushes on my 4mo. Any performance bushes/control arms available?

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    Need to replace all bushes on my 4mo. Any performance bushes/control arms available?

    Hi all,

    As the title suggests, just about every bush on my Bora 4mo is either very soft or torn and need to be replaced. This includes the front and rear control arms & hub bushes plus the rear engine (dogbone) mount.

    So I'm wondering what my options are in terms of aftermarket upgrades and the like.
    I was wondering if there control arms and/or hubs from sports VAG cars (Audi S3, Audi TT, R32 Golf) etc or what other performance options are there? (lightweight control arms, adjustable camber rear arms). Also where do you get them from?

    I did consider buying poly bushes but not 100% sold yet due to the potential for them to be super uncomfortable with my stiff coils and low profile big wheels.

    Appreciate any guidance.

    Cheers!
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    Tt or r32 arms are a upgrade, as they give some camber adjustment.
    Otherwise Idf arms is a good performance upgrade, much less movement and more camber control and much lighter.

    There is a crowd who do upgrade hubs, h20 something rings a bell, but not sure if they are still made

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    Would not recommend poly bushes. my front end has them and it really is crap. agreed with Dylan, TT or R32 Ftw
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    Cheers for the replies fella's.

    Thanks for the info Dylan - Have found the IDF arms but they are towards $600 for a set which is more than I want to afford. Can't justify the cost for the benefits at this stage. So I'll look into getting my hands on some R32/AudiTT arms. Seems to be around $250-300 excluding ball joints.
    I've been looking at some pictures of the R32 arms - Looks like the ball joint is where you can make camber adjustments?

    Thanks also Feeine for your input. Never been a huge fan of poly bushes myself after hitching a ride in my mates fully poly bush Supra MK3; so unbearable!
    Quote Originally Posted by MightyCarMods
    I'd rather lose by a mile because I built my own car, than win by an inch because someone else built it for me. Your car is your story, so don't let someone else write the book.

    -| "Laura" - 2001 Bora 4-motion (now sold) |-


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    I have polly bushes throw out my mk4 and it's not much harsher then rubber bushes even with my coil overs, it handles likes its on rails and I love it but each to there own

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    Quote Originally Posted by RubAVeeDubDub View Post
    Cheers for the replies fella's.

    Thanks for the info Dylan - Have found the IDF arms but they are towards $600 for a set which is more than I want to afford. Can't justify the cost for the benefits at this stage. So I'll look into getting my hands on some R32/AudiTT arms. Seems to be around $250-300 excluding ball joints.
    I've been looking at some pictures of the R32 arms - Looks like the ball joint is where you can make camber adjustments?

    Thanks also Feeine for your input. Never been a huge fan of poly bushes myself after hitching a ride in my mates fully poly bush Supra MK3; so unbearable!
    yep they are expensive buggers, heaps more when shipping added.
    yep camber adjustment is in the ball joint/control arm connection

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