Limiter vs Powerflex

**$w!ft** · 06-04-2010, 02:24 PM

Could you get Powerflex bushes AND the limiter kit together?

_Nathan_ · 06-04-2010, 02:34 PM

Normal bushes with limiter, if you want to reduce unwanted suspension movement then solid bushes, anything inbetween seems pointless to me.

**glendog74** · 06-04-2010, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by $w!ft

Could you get Powerflex bushes AND the limiter kit together?

I doubt it, the RTAB limiter kit is designed to be used in conjunction with the (uprated) M3 CSL bushes at the rear. The limiter kit retains the stock bush ride quality whilst controlling their 'flexing' action better.

The Powerflex bushes due to their increased stiffness would negate the need for a limiter kit in the first place i think, but you do sacrifice some ride quality by fitting Powerflex bushes imho.

Thorney · 06-04-2010, 02:37 PM

I'd be impressed if anyone can tell the difference between poly bushes or OEM tbh, especially if you're comparing decent to decent and not knackered to decent. We run the poly bushes in the cup cars and the road cars, never had an issue, never needed to replace them.

_Nathan_ · 06-04-2010, 02:42 PM

Having run solid bushes in RTA for 20k odd road miles I doubt anyone could tell the difference to them as far as NVH is concerned never mind softer ones so would agree with John. Still don't see why you'd want any unwanted movement at all there though if the alternative doesn't make the car horrible to drive. Some of the other bush positions I can see the point in a more compliant version (front lower arms for example) but solid RTAB seemed fine to me.

06-04-2010, 02:34 PM	#2
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Normal bushes with limiter, if you want to reduce unwanted suspension movement then solid bushes, anything inbetween seems pointless to me. __________________ Nathan

06-04-2010, 02:37 PM	#4
Thorney S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 469 Casino cash: $3876	I'd be impressed if anyone can tell the difference between poly bushes or OEM tbh, especially if you're comparing decent to decent and not knackered to decent. We run the poly bushes in the cup cars and the road cars, never had an issue, never needed to replace them. __________________ http://www.thorneymotorsport.co.uk

06-04-2010, 02:42 PM	#5
_Nathan_ Driving it like I nicked it Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 2,099 Casino cash: $13060	Having run solid bushes in RTA for 20k odd road miles I doubt anyone could tell the difference to them as far as NVH is concerned never mind softer ones so would agree with John. Still don't see why you'd want any unwanted movement at all there though if the alternative doesn't make the car horrible to drive. Some of the other bush positions I can see the point in a more compliant version (front lower arms for example) but solid RTAB seemed fine to me. __________________ Nathan

06-04-2010, 02:24 PM	#1
$w!ft S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London (W1) Posts: 309 Casino cash: $3311	Could you get Powerflex bushes AND the limiter kit together?