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All Things Mk5 => Mk5 General Area => Topic started by: davla on April 10, 2014, 08:50:01 pm

Title: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: davla on April 10, 2014, 08:50:01 pm
I'm getting the console bushes replaced in a couple of weeks. Is there any merit in upgrading to the A3 Sport ones and does anyone know the difference in cost to the standard VW bushes? Thx
Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: 56OctyVRS on April 10, 2014, 09:40:26 pm
The S3 consoles and TT consoles are solid and don't allow the front arms to move about like the oe ones that are voided bushes. When I did mine it was one of the best handling mods for the money.
Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: Little_Dave on April 10, 2014, 11:09:39 pm
Shameless plug but i have a set of S3 console bushes in good condition in the for sale section  :happy2:

Dave
Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: MJ on April 11, 2014, 06:26:51 pm
Solid bushes are a must. A great mod. I used  polyurethane ones from TSR when I re-bushed mine.  I gives a great solid feel to the front.
Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: N8KOW on April 11, 2014, 07:17:44 pm
My polybush kit will be here on Monday!  :love:
Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: DDM on April 11, 2014, 08:20:54 pm
i replaced mine for solid ones and it made a huge difference bud, very easy to do but don't forget to reset the tracking afterwards.
Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: davla on April 11, 2014, 08:28:49 pm
Cheers guys. thanks for the offer but gonna go for a new set, seems false economy to fit used parts. Thanks for the advise on the tracking.
Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: SI-R32 on April 12, 2014, 07:42:16 am
if your going to buy OEM solid console bushes then your after

1K0199231N for passenger side

1K0199232N for drivers side approx 60 quid each loads on ebay for about 35 quid
Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: JoeDarKa on April 13, 2014, 09:49:37 am
So s3 OEM ones are solid? My steering feels a bit wooley and not direct so wonder if these are wearing out
Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: alackofspeed on April 13, 2014, 08:35:56 pm
If doing the job, then for the cost difference you might as well fit new S3 arms complete with new bushes - how they're supplied from Audi / TPS. That way the fronts (which often start to creak) are replaced too, along with the ball joint (unless you opt not to for some reason).

Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: D3hnt on April 13, 2014, 09:13:36 pm
If it helps,

I bought the solid bushes from Audi and pressed them in, part number 8z0 407 183 about £13 each
Title: Re: Re: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: jason_rmh on April 13, 2014, 10:40:32 pm
If doing the job, then for the cost difference you might as well fit new S3 arms complete with new bushes - how they're supplied from Audi / TPS. That way the fronts (which often start to creak) are replaced too, along with the ball joint (unless you opt not to for some reason).
How much are the complete s3 arms out of interest? Do they still have solid bushes?
Jas
Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: Gman30 on April 14, 2014, 10:36:16 am
Is this like an OE version of the walk or salk just using standard rubber rather than polyurethane?


Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: 56OctyVRS on April 14, 2014, 12:02:54 pm
They are std rubber but are solid bushes so are more robust than the oe voided bushes already fitted to the mk5 platform.
Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: will88 on April 14, 2014, 10:59:21 pm
I recommend this modification... Made such a difference on turn in and feel.   :happy2:
Title: Re: Upgrading Console Bushes?
Post by: Pikey Motorsports on April 15, 2014, 07:31:34 pm
How much are these arms new