Powerflex bushes

[greg1953]

Has anyone ever fitted these or similar ? Was it worth it ?
Greg
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Powerflex-Rear-Trailing-Arm-Bush-Kit-for-BMW-Z4-2-0i-E85-2003-2013-PFR5-3608-/282277589830?fits=Car+Make%3ABMW%7CModel%3AZ4%7CCars+Year%3A2007%7CPlat_Gen%3AE85%7CCars+Type%3A2.0i&hash=item41b90e3346:g:vuQAAOSw4UtWRPAE

 

[Ewazix]

It's one of the most commonly debated forum topics, try a forum search on 'Powerflex' there are literally hundreds of posts arguing the pro's and con's.

 

[Ducklakeview]

Oops, can of worms - opened! Lol..

I personally went for Meyle HD OEM type bushes, with RTAB limiters, best of both worlds - Although some would argue not..

Let the discussion commence..




Mike

 

[zedfourthreelitre]

Oops, can of worms - opened! Lol..

I personally went for Meyle HD OEM type bushes, with RTAB limiters, best of both worlds - Although some would argue not..

Let the discussion commence..




Mike

Had powerflex ones fitted to my Z4, i didnt like how snatchy it made the steering - went back to MEyle HD & found it far superior.

Leave Powerflex to the likes of lotus elise & more dedicated track/weekend hot hatches etc imo!

 

[Tcochrane92]

Are these also known as "poly" bushes?

 

[zedfourthreelitre]

Are these also known as "poly" bushes?

Sure are

 

[Tcochrane92]

Are these also known as "poly" bushes?

Sure are

In that case, I've had these bushes fitted all around for about a year. Car feels "stiffer" (for lack of a better word ) and more sporty..? Very subjective thing, but I much prefer how it drives with poly bushes over standard bushes.
My car is an 05 3.0i SE with m sport suspension upgrade

 

[Scooba_Steve]

I noticed a big difference in stability when I switched - though that was from 9 year old OE RTABs. Have a look on CarParts4Less, the pair were less than £45 from them.

 

[zedfourthreelitre]

Are these also known as "poly" bushes?

Sure are

In that case, I've had these bushes fitted all around for about a year. Car feels "stiffer" (for lack of a better word ) and more sporty..? Very subjective thing, but I much prefer how it drives with poly bushes over standard bushes.
My car is an 05 3.0i SE with m sport suspension upgrade

Oh yes definatley all subjective! the new Meyle ones made the car a little bit softer for me & more easy to live with on a day to day basis

 

[MACK]

Oops, can of worms - opened! Lol..

I personally went for Meyle HD OEM type bushes, with RTAB limiters, best of both worlds - Although some would argue not..

Let the discussion commence..




Mike

You ain't kidding!
Did you fit yours yourself, how easy did you find it? Which limiter kit did you use? Happy with the results?

 

[cj10jeeper]

Another vote for Meyle HD. I fitted poly and removed them soon after as they groaned and creaked and made the car much more 'crashy' on any minor bumps. (You only have to look where the lollipops are mounted to see why)

Each their own though

 

[Ducklakeview]

You ain't kidding!
Did you fit yours yourself, how easy did you find it? Which limiter kit did you use? Happy with the results?

Yup, half an hour or so a side, which included cleaning up the (heavily) corroded carriers & bolts, and repainting with metal protecting paint.

I used this kit from Ebay: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/4-x-BMW-3-Series-E46-Trailing-Arm-Poly-PSB-Bush-Movement-Limiters-1998-to-2005-/172293352605?hash=item281d7bec9d:g:9lgAAOSwtnpXocRH

MUCH cheaper than the "branded" ones, and has done the trick..

Mike