MK5 Golf GTI
All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: peter_booker2003 on February 17, 2017, 07:06:54 pm
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Looking for a bit of information on Powerflex Bushes. I've had a look online and seen some videos of them in action. Can someone talk me through which ones are the most vital, where to buy etc?
Appreciate its a bit of a basic question but hoping someone can shed some light.
Cheers
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The front set of wishbone bushes make the most difference.
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I'll let you know my opinion in a couple of weeks as having front wishbones, anti-roll bar and engine mount bushes replaces with Powerflex purple....and then I'll report further a couple of weeks after that once the first track day of the year is done :happy2:
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I have powerflex purple in my front wishbones and ARB, and the black edition insert for the rear gearbox mount.
The ARB bushes made minimal difference, but the wishbone bushes definitely firm things up. The 'insert' for the rear mount is a must and a bargain at £20odd for the difference it makes
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I have powerflex purple in my front wishbones and ARB, and the black edition insert for the rear gearbox mount.
The ARB bushes made minimal difference, but the wishbone bushes definitely firm things up. The 'insert' for the rear mount is a must and a bargain at £20odd for the difference it makes
How did the change to Powerflex effect the day-to-day ride of the car? Will still be using mine daily for the short commute to work and wondered if I should warn my dentist of impending loose fillings?!!! :laugh:
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Again the wishbone bushes were most noticeable, its certainly stiffer and less forgiving over bumps but nothing to contact the dentist over, and that's lowered on H&Rs too
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I have powerflex purple in my front wishbones and ARB, and the black edition insert for the rear gearbox mount.
The ARB bushes made minimal difference, but the wishbone bushes definitely firm things up. The 'insert' for the rear mount is a must and a bargain at £20odd for the difference it makes
Is this the rear insert? https://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-series/product-details/Lower+Engine+Mount+Insert+%28Large%29/505.html
And are these the wishbone bushes?
https://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-series/product-details/Front+Wishbone+Front+Bush/502.html - Front wishbone front bush (they are black not purple)
https://www.powerflex.co.uk/road-series/product-details/Front+Wishbone+Rear+Bush+/503.html - Front wishbone rear bush (again these are black?)
Thanks
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There are two types of insert as the mount void/design changed after a certain year so you will need to check which one to get. I'd go for the stiffest insert you can though as you still have the standard rubber surrounding it so you have plenty of 'give'. My 57 (MY08) Leon had the older style insert, so I have: http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/SEAT_Leon_2.0_2008/p/accessories-performance-car-parts/performance-car-parts/performance-suspension/performance-bushes/?973440555&1&30c23862ad24f966ce4668f533f4063d3dc0a952&000973
The front bush is:
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/SEAT_Leon_2.0_2008/p/accessories-performance-car-parts/performance-car-parts/performance-suspension/performance-bushes/?973440521&1&51cb0e8dcceb687dfa441e6ee22f6e6ca8b5416d&000973
Code: Fast10
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There are two types of insert as the mount void/design changed after a certain year so you will need to check which one to get. I'd go for the stiffest insert you can though as you still have the standard rubber surrounding it so you have plenty of 'give'. My 57 (MY08) Leon had the older style insert, so I have: http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/SEAT_Leon_2.0_2008/p/accessories-performance-car-parts/performance-car-parts/performance-suspension/performance-bushes/?973440555&1&30c23862ad24f966ce4668f533f4063d3dc0a952&000973
The front bush is:
http://www.carparts4less.co.uk/cp4l/c/SEAT_Leon_2.0_2008/p/accessories-performance-car-parts/performance-car-parts/performance-suspension/performance-bushes/?973440521&1&51cb0e8dcceb687dfa441e6ee22f6e6ca8b5416d&000973
Code: Fast10
Cheers mine is 2005 so its the 504 one for me.
Thanks
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Again the wishbone bushes were most noticeable, its certainly stiffer and less forgiving over bumps but nothing to contact the dentist over, and that's lowered on H&Rs too
Thanks mate :happy2: I'm lowered on H&Rs as well, so should be pretty similar
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Anyone know the dimension for the 21mm bolt that holds the "insert" in place. Most guides say that they need to be replaced as they are single use one stretch...
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Anyone know the dimension for the 21mm bolt that holds the "insert" in place. Most guides say that they need to be replaced as they are single use one stretch...
21mm? That's pretty short...
Bush bolt M14x1.5x70 (N10558002)
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Anyone know the dimension for the 21mm bolt that holds the "insert" in place. Most guides say that they need to be replaced as they are single use one stretch...
21mm? That's pretty short...
Bush bolt M14x1.5x70 (N10558002)
Cheers, meant the head size, think its 21mm
http://cdn4.pelicanparts.com/techarticles/Volkswagen_Golf_GTI_Mk_V/61-SUSPEN-Changing_Your_Dog_Bone_Mount/images_med/pic04.jpg
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It's a M14 x 70mm with a 1.5mm pitch
http://www.oemepc.com/vw/part_single/catalog/vw/markt/RDW/modell/GOLF/year/2008/drive_standart/614/hg_ug/199/subcategory/199020/part_id/3682881/lang/e#sec_30
The size of the head of the bolt depends on the bolt itself. Most I've seen vary between 19 and 22mm
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It's is a M14 x 70mm with a 1.5mm pitch
http://www.oemepc.com/vw/part_single/catalog/vw/markt/RDW/modell/GOLF/year/2008/drive_standart/614/hg_ug/199/subcategory/199020/part_id/3682881/lang/e#sec_30
The size of the head of the bolt depends on the bolt itself. Most I've seen are 22mm head
Great, thanks for the info
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It's a 21 mm bolt head, indeed. :happy2:
http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5988405-Flieger-s-Golf-R-Build&p=82204901&viewfull=1 (http://forums.vwvortex.com/showthread.php?5988405-Flieger-s-Golf-R-Build&p=82204901&viewfull=1)