ANTIROLL BAR BUSH, OUTER AND INNER RUBBER.
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ANTIROLL BAR BUSH, OUTER AND INNER RUBBER.
I have found out one these have gone which is a MOT failure and MOT is due next month are the inner Antiroll bar bushes MOT failure as well ? And I have been advised to get a non standard replacement part as this last longer then the standard part replacement.IE Powerflex , Bugpack etc.Many thanks to all those who can help it is more then appreciated.
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Re: ANTIROLL BAR BUSH, OUTER RUBBER.
What help is it you actually want?
The advise is good but while you're there you may as well upgrade the lot.
The advise is good but while you're there you may as well upgrade the lot.
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Re: ANTIROLL BAR BUSH, OUTER RUBBER.
Yes, if you upgrade one bush it is likely the handling/ride will be affected badly. At the very least you want to replace matching pairs of the bushes across the same axle.
If you use your car infrequently, or want a firm, sporty ride, poly bushes will be good. Otherwise, I would go for standard OEM quality bushes for a car you're using every day or want a factory ride quality.
If you use your car infrequently, or want a firm, sporty ride, poly bushes will be good. Otherwise, I would go for standard OEM quality bushes for a car you're using every day or want a factory ride quality.
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Re: ANTIROLL BAR BUSH, OUTER RUBBER.
Lot's of debate about OEM vs Polybush re ride quality. It's really a matter of personal choice what you are trying to achieve handling/comfort wise. As far as how long the bushes will last tho I don't think it's really an issue. Just replacing my rear bushes now and the car is 25 years old and still on the original fittment. The ones coming off are out of shape but still serviceable in terms of the mot. I'm not sure polybushes could last any longer ? Anyway, it's time to replace the brackets now so that's good enough for me.
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As if it was worth putting on these outer bushes as I have been told they last longer then standard ie 20 years.Mr Funk wrote:What help is it you actually want?
The advise is good but while you're there you may as well upgrade the lot.
G Beats.Been into MK 2 V.W Sciroccos since 98.Now on my fourth MK 2 Scirocco. R.I.P two MK 2 Scala DX Engine's.Sold GT 2. No longer have a mk 2 v.w Scirocco as it was stolen back in February 2020 .Or another one know have a 1980s BMW.
Re: ANTIROLL BAR BUSH, OUTER RUBBER.
the edmundator wrote:Yes, if you upgrade one bush it is likely the handling/ride will be affected badly. At the very least you want to replace matching pairs of the bushes across the same axle.
If you use your car infrequently, or want a firm, sporty ride, poly bushes will be good. Otherwise, I would go for standard OEM quality bushes for a car you're using every day or want a factory ride quality.
We have Scarlet Scally lowered by 40 mm all round.We are going to change the bump stops in the future as this gives it a better ride.We don't use the car ever day don't want it a stiff ride.As was all so told by our mechanic to poly bush the whole car is more for track days which do not do.
G Beats.Been into MK 2 V.W Sciroccos since 98.Now on my fourth MK 2 Scirocco. R.I.P two MK 2 Scala DX Engine's.Sold GT 2. No longer have a mk 2 v.w Scirocco as it was stolen back in February 2020 .Or another one know have a 1980s BMW.
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So OEM ones would be good enough as I said on here before she is lowerd by 40 mm all round we are going to put better bump stops as this does improve the ride to OEM and all so we are going to put on in the future a lower strut brace.JDUB wrote:Lot's of debate about OEM vs Polybush re ride quality. It's really a matter of personal choice what you are trying to achieve handling/comfort wise. As far as how long the bushes will last tho I don't think it's really an issue. Just replacing my rear bushes now and the car is 25 years old and still on the original fittment. The ones coming off are out of shape but still serviceable in terms of the mot. I'm not sure polybushes could last any longer ? Anyway, it's time to replace the brackets now so that's good enough for me.
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Re: ANTIROLL BAR BUSH, OUTER RUBBER.
Bump stops will not improve the ride, they are just the last line of defence for your suspension.
Suspension is a matter of personal choice, some like firm some soft.
A good combination is Bilstein B4 shocks and Eibach springs to match, lowers the car by about 30mm but still good for everyday driving.
Suspension is a matter of personal choice, some like firm some soft.
A good combination is Bilstein B4 shocks and Eibach springs to match, lowers the car by about 30mm but still good for everyday driving.
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Re: ANTIROLL BAR BUSH, OUTER RUBBER.
If you do drop the car you will need shorter bump stops, I dropped my Golf by 40mm and it was driving on the old standard bump stops, I had to cut them down but after a couple of years the bump stops keep falling in half so had to keep super glueing them.
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Re: ANTIROLL BAR BUSH, OUTER RUBBER.
Oh ok well this is what I know about them Set of 2 Bump Stop, VW Frontianaudia4 wrote:Bump stops will not improve the ride, they are just the last line of defence for your suspension.
Suspension is a matter of personal choice, some like firm some soft.
A good combination is Bilstein B4 shocks and Eibach springs to match, lowers the car by about 30mm but still good for everyday driving.
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So we wont bother with that as I thought different.Many thanks Ian.
G Beats.Been into MK 2 V.W Sciroccos since 98.Now on my fourth MK 2 Scirocco. R.I.P two MK 2 Scala DX Engine's.Sold GT 2. No longer have a mk 2 v.w Scirocco as it was stolen back in February 2020 .Or another one know have a 1980s BMW.
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Ok I see.Many thanks.mark1gls wrote:If you do drop the car you will need shorter bump stops, I dropped my Golf by 40mm and it was driving on the old standard bump stops, I had to cut them down but after a couple of years the bump stops keep falling in half so had to keep super glueing them.
G Beats.Been into MK 2 V.W Sciroccos since 98.Now on my fourth MK 2 Scirocco. R.I.P two MK 2 Scala DX Engine's.Sold GT 2. No longer have a mk 2 v.w Scirocco as it was stolen back in February 2020 .Or another one know have a 1980s BMW.
Re: ANTIROLL BAR BUSH, OUTER AND INNER RUBBER.
We have now brought standard OEM bushes.
G Beats.Been into MK 2 V.W Sciroccos since 98.Now on my fourth MK 2 Scirocco. R.I.P two MK 2 Scala DX Engine's.Sold GT 2. No longer have a mk 2 v.w Scirocco as it was stolen back in February 2020 .Or another one know have a 1980s BMW.