after enquiring about replacing worn suspension bushes my mechanic sugested upgrading with a harder wearing rubber/plastic (i can\'t remember the exact name). he said they will tighten up the handling and last longer.
has anybody doen this and if so what was the result.
oh yes i forgot. i\'m driving a \'94 RX7 auto.
cheers
jason
poly bushes are the most popular i think, Powerflex are a common make
I can get you a full SuperPro bushing kit for the FD at 600â,¬ (28 bushings) and that\'s including shipping.
That\'s 430£ for UK (incl shipping)
Several kits available
speedworks@pandora.be
Greets
Neal
i have the full rear set for sale
if your not doing the lot, we have powerflex here
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/Powerflex.html
Mazda bushes here, as powerflex do not make every bush, they will not make a bush unless better and some of the Mazda bushes are as good as they get.
http://www.rotaryart.uk.com/acatalog/New_Mazda_RX7_3rd_gen_ext_body_styling.html
Quote from: jas_hallafter enquiring about replacing worn suspension bushes my mechanic sugested upgrading with a harder wearing rubber/plastic (i can\'t remember the exact name). he said they will tighten up the handling and last longer.
has anybody doen this and if so what was the result.
Just be aware of what you are starting, find out exactly which bushes/pillowballs you need to replace.
The full set of bushes/pillowballs for the rear will set you back about £600+ made up of a bush kit (as above) £200ish, and then 6 large pillowballs (£30+VAT each RX Motors) each side, plus toe link bushes/pillowballs (2 small - £30+VAT, and 2 bushes from Mazda £45+VATish)
And then labour on top.
And then there\'s the front - I lost interest in spending the money after doing the rear :(
RE:Worx have a good diagram on their site here http://reworx.com/images/powerflex.gif (http://reworx.com/images/powerflex.gif)
If you want the pillowballs go to malloy mazda in the US.....far cheaper.
spoken to malloy got this;
Pillow bushing set $397.56 (6 bushings & 12 dust seals)
Shipping to UK $65.00 via DHL express (3-5 days)
Payment by M/C or VISA
is that right?
So far from you guys advice i am now thinking do the whole lot and also thinking that there is not much difference between super pro and powerflex but again i have found they are more researched and tested.
Could anyone just point me in the direction by telling what they ordered and where from?
I just want to order all that i need right now and i have labour sorted.
Thank you!
Powerflex was founded in UK based on SuperPro. The founder of Powerflex used to be working for SuperPro. They had some kind of an argue years ago and this man decided to go his own way with Powerflex.
SuperPro on the other hand is the company that holds over 30 years of experience in the suspension bushing field and is being backed up by a larger company specialised in polymer technoilogy.
I think you can see where the the most research is being done.
Neal
Quote from: m4drxspoken to malloy got this;
Pillow bushing set $397.56 (6 bushings & 12 dust seals)
Shipping to UK $65.00 via DHL express (3-5 days)
Payment by M/C or VISA
is that right?
The equivalent from RX Motors (without dust seals - we re-used the old ones) cost me £220 delivered and came next day. I tried Malloy first as well but didn\'t think that they would save me anything. At the end of the day these are Mazda parts, so whichever tuner stocks the most boxes will be able to offer the best price on to you.
I hear Tim has a little spare space :rollin
Powerflex from Gary, pillowballs from Tim, they\'ll arrive next day, sorted. I\'ve no idea about Superpro... You can re-use your toelink arms and just buy the bushes/pillowballs. I tried secondhand but that was a waste of time HTH
http://www.superflex.co.uk/SuperFlex_Mazda_RX7_(FD1031)_&_RX8_(FE1031)_Prices.pdf (http://www.superflex.co.uk/SuperFlex_Mazda_RX7_(FD1031)_&_RX8_(FE1031)_Prices.pdf)
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Quote from: andysmeeThe equivalent from RX Motors (without dust seals - we re-used the old ones) cost me £220 delivered and came next day. I tried Malloy first as well but didn\'t think that they would save me anything. At the end of the day these are Mazda parts, so whichever tuner stocks the most boxes will be able to offer the best price on to you.
I hear Tim has a little spare space :rollin
Powerflex from Gary, pillowballs from Tim, they\'ll arrive next day, sorted. I\'ve no idea about Superpro... You can re-use your toelink arms and just buy the bushes/pillowballs. I tried secondhand but that was a waste of time HTH
agree with you mate.
Quote from: adamkhttp://www.superflex.co.uk/SuperFlex_Mazda_RX7_(FD1031)_&_RX8_(FE1031)_Prices.pdf (http://www.superflex.co.uk/SuperFlex_Mazda_RX7_(FD1031)_&_RX8_(FE1031)_Prices.pdf)
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that website simply confused me, has anyone ordered from them?
Not for the Rx7 mate, but yes for a 205 gti and also a renault 5 turbo.
Very good, , no problems! :)
Bush Upgrade? Is that what you get when you swap your middle aged woman in for a 25 year old? :p