Thrust arm bushes

[Sidney Rough-Diamond]

Am I correct that the options are : stock, 750 , or Powerflex ? After two vists to the Nurburgring , my 6 month old bushes are dead. I'm thinking Powerflex now,anyone using them ? Also, is the Powerflex part a single slide in part with a metal tube center, or a two part bush ?

Cheers

[Robin-535im]

Am I correct that the options are : stock, 750 , or Powerflex ? After two vists to the Nurburgring , my 6 month old bushes are dead. I'm thinking Powerflex now,anyone using them ? Also, is the Powerflex part a single slide in part with a metal tube center, or a two part bush ?

Cheers

I believe M5 bushings also fit. Seem to recall Winfred saying he preferred those over 750's but I've only used 750's.

[BigKriss]

m5 bushes are available that fit fine in the arm. the powerflex are two piece and don't need to be pressed in. They are popular in the UK (as you are), but not so elsewhere.

[Sidney Rough-Diamond]

Thanks. Just seen that ireland Engineering in the Staes sell another type. http://www.bmw2002.com/

[Jehu]

I bought M5 bushings but have yet to install them . Running the 750's now for a year. Did those Hub-centric Rings do the trick?

[Sidney Rough-Diamond]

I bought M5 bushings but have yet to install them . Running the 750's now for a year. Did those Hub-centric Rings do the trick?

Do you know, I haven't got the wheels completed yet ! The last Nurburgring trip eat the budget for them,and the post-trip damage is doing the same this month. The car needs :
2 new engine mounts
2 thrust arm bushes
4 gearbox mounts
Pair of front discs and pads
pair of rear discs and pads
1 exhaust hanger rubber
Plus, when I bought the car it had a ding in the sump pan. I bought another off US eBay and have this to change before another trip to the Nurburgring at the end of August. I will get those wheels completed and mounted on the car, promise !

[jonmar]

I've the front kit from powerflex, just yet to install it.

As far goes for qualtiy, they seem to work great on my friends e36. Of course it not as smooth as rubber, but no pain - no gain.

Will problaby last your car out, and you should be able to reuse them if you have to change control arms.

[mancini_mark]

I just installed the Bavarian Autosport urethane busnings. Very nice. Way more responive than 750 bushings, and not harsh at all. Someone here told me they were made by Noltec in Australia. I love them. Can't comment on durability yet, but they have to be better than rubber.

Also, they do have a metal sleeve inside. You grease them up with lots of lithium grease, and they slide right in...and don't squeak.

Hope this helps,

Mark

[Ross]

Since these bushings are such a popular topic please post what brand it was that failed in six months. I don't see how the grun Holle would do them in.

[Tiger]

I think the thrust bushing was never torqued in right... The car must be on ground before tightening... those who didn't do this will rip the bushing apart in no time.