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Anybody tried polyurethane lollipop bushes?
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Anybody tried polyurethane lollipop bushes?
Saw these SuperPro poly bushes (bit of a tongue twister!) on eBay. I think I’m going OEM, but these caught my eye because there don’t appear to be many (any?) other eccentric bush options if you want to try polyurethane.
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3284956197
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 3284956197
Last edited by MrPT on Fri Jul 27, 2018 11:58 am, edited 2 times in total.
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Anybody tried SuperPro poly lollipop bushes?
I fitted Powerflex Performance bushes to my front ARB. Very nice
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Anybody tried SuperPro poly lollipop bushes?
Oddly enough I just did the same recently, which is what prompted the question re. the lollipop bushes!
Missed these earlier, which are eccentric: https://www.powerflex.co.uk/black-serie ... 11516.html
Just interested in any feedback re how they feel. They should have more of an impact than poly ARB bushes, but whether they will be right for road usage or not, I don’t know.
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Anybody tried SuperPro poly lollipop bushes?
I'll be keeping a close eye on this thread as I'm considering doing the same, old rubbers have been on since 2003MrPT wrote: ↑Thu Jul 26, 2018 1:24 pmOddly enough I just did the same recently, which is what prompted the question re. the lollipop bushes!
Missed these earlier, which are eccentric: https://www.powerflex.co.uk/black-serie ... 11516.html
Just interested in any feedback re how they feel. They should have more of an impact than poly ARB bushes, but whether they will be right for road usage or not, I don’t know.
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Anybody tried polyurethane lollipop bushes?
Honestly I think you will be good with the standard Powerflex bushes for the Z4. There are favourable reports for installation on non-M Z4s.DMC63 wrote: ↑Thu Jul 26, 2018 8:01 pmI'll be keeping a close eye on this thread as I'm considering doing the same, old rubbers have been on since 2003MrPT wrote: ↑Thu Jul 26, 2018 1:24 pmOddly enough I just did the same recently, which is what prompted the question re. the lollipop bushes!
Missed these earlier, which are eccentric: https://www.powerflex.co.uk/black-serie ... 11516.html
Just interested in any feedback re how they feel. They should have more of an impact than poly ARB bushes, but whether they will be right for road usage or not, I don’t know.
The ///M bushes are eccentric. I’m asking whether anybody has experience with the eccentric poly bush options, which seem to be pretty scarce.
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Anybody tried polyurethane lollipop bushes?
Try searching the US forums for info, they tend to go with more Bush changes because their roads aren't like ours!!
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Anybody tried polyurethane lollipop bushes?
I ran these on my Si and now my M.
My mates a super pro dealer.
I had the power-flex ones originally but got so fed up with them squeaking - Must of taken them out 3 times and re greased them!
Don't in comparison the SP ones are a little softer and don't transmit as much NVH and they don't squeak after being fitted for over a year!
My mates a super pro dealer.
I had the power-flex ones originally but got so fed up with them squeaking - Must of taken them out 3 times and re greased them!
Don't in comparison the SP ones are a little softer and don't transmit as much NVH and they don't squeak after being fitted for over a year!
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Anybody tried polyurethane lollipop bushes?
That is exactly the kind of feedback I’m after, thanks. What kind of grease do you need to use, just out of interest?bradz wrote: ↑Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:46 pm I ran these on my Si and now my M.
My mates a super pro dealer.
I had the power-flex ones originally but got so fed up with them squeaking - Must of taken them out 3 times and re greased them!
Don't in comparison the SP ones are a little softer and don't transmit as much NVH and they don't squeak after being fitted for over a year!
2008 Z4MC: heavy wheels | crap suspension | skittish rear end | wobbly engine | not enough induction noise | underwhelming turn in | inconsistent braking | lardy battery | chubby steering wheel
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Anybody tried polyurethane lollipop bushes?
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Anybody tried polyurethane lollipop bushes?
I think the powerflex ones usually come with copper grease?
Anyway I've had powerflex lollypop bushes and arb bushes for 8 years now (roughly 40k miles) in my zed without any squeaking or failure. I inspected them a short while ago, they still look like new! Top quality product that has clearly stood the test of time.
Anyway I've had powerflex lollypop bushes and arb bushes for 8 years now (roughly 40k miles) in my zed without any squeaking or failure. I inspected them a short while ago, they still look like new! Top quality product that has clearly stood the test of time.
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Anybody tried polyurethane lollipop bushes?
Your welcome.MrPT wrote: ↑Mon Jul 30, 2018 8:13 pmThat is exactly the kind of feedback I’m after, thanks. What kind of grease do you need to use, just out of interest?bradz wrote: ↑Mon Jul 30, 2018 6:46 pm I ran these on my Si and now my M.
My mates a super pro dealer.
I had the power-flex ones originally but got so fed up with them squeaking - Must of taken them out 3 times and re greased them!
Don't in comparison the SP ones are a little softer and don't transmit as much NVH and they don't squeak after being fitted for over a year!
They come with super sticky super pro lube! Use gloves!
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