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Hey folks… just did a search on PowerFlex offset poly control arm bushings, and saw a few people who said that they tried them, but did not reccomend them. However, they didn’t say why.
I’m getting ready to install some in my car & would like any feedback on your experience with them whether it be positive, or negative before I begin.
Thanks:unsure:
I was one of those persons. The reason I couldn’t recommend them is because they did not fit the control arms that I have installed because my control arms are aftermarket (meyle) and the reenforcement webbing is shaped different. If you have OEM lower control arms they fit fine and are easy to install. Rob from Bimmerworld is quoted in the following thread: “Jamie, FWIW I tried to contact you on many occasions to run our offset nylon bushings. That or The GC Solid front bushing would really be the ideal part to use. Leave poly to the autox and street guys.”
http://spece30.com/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,86/func,view/id,4357/catid,10/
I probably still have the right side bushing that I didn’t try to install somewhere. I’m going to my storage unit tomorrow to get my tiedown straps so I can tow my car home from the cage builder. I’ll give a quick look-see for the bushing and take a picture.
Jamie,
Thanks for the info. I too have the Meyle C/A’s so guess I’ll be returning these to Bimmerworld. No need for a pic, as I already have the bushings. Thanks again!
Regards,
Fritz
I’m running the newer blue nylon/delrin offset ones from bimmerworld. They were a little tight at first and would pop, but theyre great now. They need a set screw, but that is simple. These are supposed to hold up VERY well.
Thanks, been hearing about those too. Since my c/a’s are due for replacement in June, I may just hold off for the time being.
I have a quesiton about the set screw. Is the added set screw to keep the bushing from rotating what you use in lieu of the “BMW’s special lubricant” that is described in the Bentley Manual?
Also, in the manual they describe letting the car “rest” in it’s normal position on the ground while the lubricant sets up (presumabley to keep bushing from rotating). Does this mean you shouldn’t tighten the set screw until the car is on the ground?
thanks,
Seth
The lube in the manual is only temporary. Its there to allow movement until the car is set on the ground and at normal ride height. then the lube evaporates and the bushings fuse to the control arms.
this is moot w/ the poly/delrin bushings where you want the CA to rotate in the bushing. You need a setscrew to keep the bushing from spinning in the lollipop. You can build the lollipops off the car. Put the bushing in, drill a hole, tap it, put a small bolt in. Then install onto CAs/car.
Thanks to all for your help. Scrapped the powerflex bushings. Took the car to RRT in Dulles, VA for new oem offset bushings & alignment. Nice folks there. See y’all at VIR…
I have the delrin bushings from Bimmerworld, I have yet to install them so I figure this is a good time to ask about the set screw.
I would assume that these bushings are somewhat moveable until you set screw them?
I would also assume that I wouldn’t want to set screw them until I’ve achieved my alignment?
Any pictures of this? …it sounds like a fairly simple procedure but would like to see how some of you have done it.
See this thread. Sketch and pictures show correct mounting.
http://spece30.com/component/option,com_kunena/Itemid,86/func,view/id,5516/catid,13/
Cool, thanks A LOT for pointing me towards that thread. Something I’ve gathered from that and looking at a couple of local cars here, it seems that you ALWAYS set the offset furthest inboard (3 O’clock for the left and 9 O’clock for right) and then fine tune camber with the camber plates then?
Thanks again…what a great resource this board is, no question.
I used the Bimmerworld delrin bushings and had to use a press to get everything assembled. I didn’t see a need for a set screw after the struggle to get them in and they haven’t yet shifted.