Suspension Bushes

[DIDZ]

Hi Guys,

I know that a lot of you guys have been looking at coilovers, or shocks and springs, but have you thought about upgrading the suspension bushes ?

I'm finding that the GTI is feeling a little loose as a combination of the increased stress on the moving parts, and naturally so for a car that's almost 10 years old. I have a small tear in the drop link bushing and I'm in the market to upgrade.

Has anyone here purchased bushes to upgrade the handling characteristics of their car ? If so which brand have you used, and how did you find them ?

I've been doing some research, and all I can find are the Powerflex kits that are out there.....

Keenly await responses.

[99gti]

I'm still waiting on a response but I'm getting mine done most probably next week. Along with V2's

I'll let you know how much tomorrow...

[DIDZ]

I'm still waiting on a response but I'm getting mine done most probably next week. Along with V2's

I'll let you know how much tomorrow...

Have you found out how much they will cost ?

I'm looking at getting all of the fronts and rears done.

[99gti]

I'm heading over this afternoon. I'll post up tonight...

[MattyT]

I did alot of research on upgrading mine when my V2s went in, but ended up being talked out of it by the workshop who installed the KWs!

A bit odd, but basically they insisted only doing the KWs for a start, as uprated bushes increase NVH and tyre wear and can affect handling as well.

Ive found two brands that deal in bushes for the golf, Superpro (Aus) and Prothane (US).

[DIDZ]

I did alot of research on upgrading mine when my V2s went in, but ended up being talked out of it by the workshop who installed the KWs!

A bit odd, but basically they insisted only doing the KWs for a start, as uprated bushes increase NVH and tyre wear and can affect handling as well.

Ive found two brands that deal in bushes for the golf, Superpro (Aus) and Prothane (US).

Umm, Powerflex is Superpro.. just a differemt name for the same brand.

I'll check Prothane out...

Edit: Sorry Superpro is through Fulcrum, was looking at everything I collated together and realised !!!!!!

[99gti]

Just an update - my car is still in as they are quite busy atm. It's up on the hoist now, but I won't get it back till monday

[ope126]

Heres a couple of websites for you...

www.whiteline.com.au
www.superpro.com.au
www.redranger.com.au
www.powerflex.co.uk
www.superflex.co.uk

Glenn

[99gti]

ECS tuning ftw!!! I just got mine back from having them and the dogbone mount fitted and it's an incredible difference. A cheap but efective mod.

I went wity the black nolethane ones and you wouldn't want it any firmer than they are. An amazing difference!

[DIDZ]

Swaybar link kit-spherical rod end suit pressed steel arm
Code: #KLC050
Price: AU$144.36

This is adjustable.

Caster adj kit - control arm / adds +0.75 deg
Code: #KCA351
Price: AU$121.73

Had the equivalent in the nissan and they were gun !

Still wary of Whiteline for Euro cars and the R&D that they've done. They've done great stuff for the WRX and the Mitsu EVO, but yeah.. interested in the above two.

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