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Nov 14, 2011, 2:20am, fiestaben wrote: when the car makes a funny noise and the first thing the girlfriend say's is "I'm not pushing it again"
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I've no experience with either of the kits mentioned, nor MG Midget kits in general, but certainly the quality of polybushes does vary massively if my experience of using them on 205's is anything to go by - some work well and last many thousands of miles, whereas others are like cheese and fail within weeks - utterly useless.
I've always had success with the Polysport and Polyrace bushes that Rally Design sell, for what it's worth.
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Used Polyrace bushes in the past had no probs at all
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May 16, 2013 12:45:54 GMT
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In short yes. On a Dolly Sprint fully Polybushed on cheap bushes (but stock suspension), it was horrific on bumpy roads yet it seemed to lurch over bumps etc. My Spitfire did not lurch but it did have cheap bushes to add to the effect. OK the latter is an unrefined car but I have been in other Spitfires which were comfier (but way woolier).
My MGB was on Superflex bushes all round, Spax dampers and on 8Jx15 Minilites. A recipe for uncompromising harshness if you speak to many MGB people. It was far from it. It was surpringly comfortable over the bumps and composed on country roads. The same went for a Mk1 2.5PI I have drive on a couple of occasions (Superflex bushes on KYB dampers and Chris Witor lowering springs). The latter I would say is one of the best classic cars I have ever driven (in terms of it was tight, but quite modern in how it drove (I.e It was not harsh at all over roads that would upset moderns and it handled superbly)).
In the past though. I have found that you get what you pay for with suspension (on moderns pattern bushes barely seem to last more than two years before they fail the MOT IME (or in the case of my work, try 6 months (I do 70k a year).
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May 16, 2013 21:47:40 GMT
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Quite apart from the quality of manufacture, there is also a variation in the material Some premium manufacturers here (Aus) offer their kits in different Durometre, or hardness, any professional company should actually use different hardness at different points as well, especially for road
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Contrary to popular opinion, I do have mechanical sympathy, I always feel sorry for the cars I drive.
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May 16, 2013 22:36:03 GMT
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Yes Superflex or Powerflex are the only ones I'd recommend, I have used both and they last well and ride well, all the cheap ebay ones I’ve seen friends and customers use are dreadful, and don't last the course..
I did use a 'Britpart' branded set to do my Range Rover on recommendation and they have lasted well, so I'd not rule out all other brands (though who makes them for Britpart, I have no idea) if you cant find any personal recommendations stick with the two main brands listed above..
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Last Edit: May 16, 2013 22:37:03 GMT by 10mpg
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as above superflex never had a prob irrespective of what vehicle i've fitted them to,i refuse to fit flo-flex (or whatever they're called this week) or similar cheap makes due to poor fit rangeing through (under/over size,misshapen, etc) on a regular basis.
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if its a road car I would buy orginal ones from the main dealer as you know they will fit and in most cases will last for years.
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if its a road car I would buy orginal ones from the main dealer as you know they will fit and in most cases will last for years. Yeah, err, many/most people on this forum would have difficulty getting parts for their cars from a main dealer.
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May 17, 2013 12:26:28 GMT
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if its a road car I would buy orginal ones from the main dealer as you know they will fit and in most cases will last for years. Yeah, err, many/most people on this forum would have difficulty getting parts for their cars from a main dealer. that's true but if you go to someone well respected like rimmer brothers you will get top quality parts that are/should be as good as orginals.
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thanks for all the help guys, think its clear that you get what you pay for, and I learnt a while back that paying the extra may hurt the wallet but in the long run seems to always be beneficial, so think i'm going to pay the extra and go with something I can hopefully rely on.
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Nov 14, 2011, 2:20am, fiestaben wrote: when the car makes a funny noise and the first thing the girlfriend say's is "I'm not pushing it again"
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thanks for all the help guys, think its clear that you get what you pay for, and I learnt a while back that paying the extra may hurt the wallet but in the long run seems to always be beneficial, so think i'm going to pay the extra and go with something I can hopefully rely on.
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Nov 14, 2011, 2:20am, fiestaben wrote: when the car makes a funny noise and the first thing the girlfriend say's is "I'm not pushing it again"
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thanks for all the help guys, think its clear that you get what you pay for, and I learnt a while back that paying the extra may hurt the wallet but in the long run seems to always be beneficial, so think i'm going to pay the extra and go with something I can hopefully rely on.
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Nov 14, 2011, 2:20am, fiestaben wrote: when the car makes a funny noise and the first thing the girlfriend say's is "I'm not pushing it again"
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Nov 14, 2011, 2:20am, fiestaben wrote: when the car makes a funny noise and the first thing the girlfriend say's is "I'm not pushing it again"
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SuperPro seem to be OK, but a specialist of mine still prefers Superflex over them (I have come across some of their bushes which don't seem to fit correctly on a Spitfire (rear diff bushes, the front items in particular)).
The Superflex bushes on the 'B seemed to strike the balance between comfort and handling very well, even though they were quite pricey.
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May 19, 2013 15:24:43 GMT
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Some manufacturers use cadmium plated steel inserts which will eventually rusty/manky , but better manufacturers use stainless inserts in them . Worth looking into .
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May 20, 2013 14:02:19 GMT
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So I did it, bought from polybush direct unfortunately superflex and powerflex were unable to supply them for the mg. So I went polybush and they have been shipped today. Lets see how I get on!
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Nov 14, 2011, 2:20am, fiestaben wrote: when the car makes a funny noise and the first thing the girlfriend say's is "I'm not pushing it again"
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