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Author:  Adamdyno [ Tue Oct 18, 2016 9:13 pm ]
Post subject:  Which polybushes 944 s2

Been looking at power flex bushes but can anyone recomend any others or know he best place to get them?

Author:  AlpineTurbo [ Wed Oct 19, 2016 10:04 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Which polybushes 944 s2

IMHO either Genuine Porsche or SuperFlex.

A good upgrade on any 944 S2 are the 968 castor mounts, which are actually under a Porsche Technical Service Bulletin for those who have gone to 17" wheels. You can get these from Hartech as well as other specialists, but I'd check OPC's price first. I *think* the quality of the Porsche stuff may be better though. I know that mine were beginning to perish but still be intact on my 951 and they can't have been more than 6 years old then, which some may see as acceptable for the price mind you :).

My S2 became far more predictable with the new castor mounts (they are basically front wishbone rear bushes, but they also serve as an adjustment for the castor.

The one thing I would recommend is new nylocs of the appropriate treatment and grade for the mounts (e.g; Zinc or galvanised).

The only place I'd poly on a 944 would be the front ARB bushes. If they see oil from the PAS or more likely an oil change (the oil filter is in a frankly stupid location!) they won't swell unlike the rubber items.

Author:  blackadder30 [ Wed Oct 19, 2016 1:03 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Which polybushes 944 s2

I've recently bought these for the S2 Cab. Yet to be fitted but given the Purple Powerflex on the 968 added a noticeable hardness to the ride I thought I'd give these guys a go for the S2.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391198562965?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Author:  infrasilver [ Wed Oct 19, 2016 2:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Which polybushes 944 s2

blackadder30 wrote:
I've recently bought these for the S2 Cab. Yet to be fitted but given the Purple Powerflex on the 968 added a noticeable hardness to the ride I thought I'd give these guys a go for the S2.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391198562965?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


I have used these Flow-Flex on my 944S ARB and they seem as good as the Powerflex bushes I have all over my 996, they are a damn site cheaper too. I will be fitting more Flow-Flex bushes on the S as time goes on.

Author:  marks2ply [ Wed Oct 19, 2016 4:44 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Which polybushes 944 s2

infrasilver wrote:
blackadder30 wrote:
I've recently bought these for the S2 Cab. Yet to be fitted but given the Purple Powerflex on the 968 added a noticeable hardness to the ride I thought I'd give these guys a go for the S2.... http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/391198562965?_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT


I have used these Flow-Flex on my 944S ARB and they seem as good as the Powerflex bushes I have all over my 996, they are a damn site cheaper too. I will be fitting more Flow-Flex bushes on the S as time goes on.[/quote


+1 on the flow flex I have fitted front bush kit a while back now, no problems with them at all.

Author:  flt505 [ Wed Oct 19, 2016 7:33 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Which polybushes 944 s2

My ARB bushes were perished on the drivers side (R/H) - engine oil and possibly PS fluid. I replaced the whole lot with OPC rubber bushes. Poly bushes put a strain on associated parts as they have no flexibility. Great for track tho'...

Dave
S2

Author:  Adamdyno [ Wed Oct 19, 2016 9:27 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Which polybushes 944 s2

Thanks for the replays it looks like flo flex Arb kit & 968 caster mounts, and I suppose all that left is the front wishbone bush.

Author:  AlpineTurbo [ Wed Oct 19, 2016 9:43 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Which polybushes 944 s2

On my last car I used Flo-Flex and it was crap in all honesty! The rear arms had play and it was a known issue (Escort RS Turbo) where neither SuperFlex/Pro, PowerFlex or Ford (now NLA) didn't have the same problems. That and in the E46 M3 circles one man managed to destroy his bushes within a year, including it sometimes popping off his ARB :/:

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Poly shouldn't mean you get a firm ride. One of the best riding cars I have been in is a Triumph 2.5Pi Saloon with SuperFlex bushes throughout with lowering springs and adjustable dampers (KYB). Same on an MGB I had years ago. Everyone told me poly bushes on a 'B = horrific. With the SuperFlex items they couldn't have been further away from the truth. I was surprised!

IME you get what you pay for with suspension. Anything from something being knackered will be an improvement.

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