Poly bushing Pros/Cons

[Venom]

I'd say there's no need for them so performance wise, just your call if you're willing to endure the harsher ride for the sake of not having to replace bushes all the time. @[Venom] is running JOMs with BMW bushes and iirc he had to replace them a couple of times in a short enough space of time, maybe he can give more feedback on what it'd be like with coilovers and original bushes.

Thats what would annoy me i like to fix things once and forget about them. If i knew the common bushes that go when running coils id just poly them and finish with it.

One thing to factor in is road surface. I chose not to go poly due to living in the back of beyond. I would rather change a few bushes than accelerate wear on other items due to poor roads. I say if your on decent roads go for it. Would be nice to have a low and stiff car for the twisty bits. The other consideration is what grade poly to choose.

I also live in the sticks :crying: What bushes go on your car on a regular bases?

Just wishbone ones nearest rear

[Venom]

I'd say there's no need for them so performance wise, just your call if you're willing to endure the harsher ride for the sake of not having to replace bushes all the time. @[Venom] is running JOMs with BMW bushes and iirc he had to replace them a couple of times in a short enough space of time, maybe he can give more feedback on what it'd be like with coilovers and original bushes.

Thats what would annoy me i like to fix things once and forget about them. If i knew the common bushes that go when running coils id just poly them and finish with it.

One thing to factor in is road surface. I chose not to go poly due to living in the back of beyond. I would rather change a few bushes than accelerate wear on other items due to poor roads. I say if your on decent roads go for it. Would be nice to have a low and stiff car for the twisty bits. The other consideration is what grade poly to choose.

I also live in the sticks :crying: What bushes go on your car on a regular bases?

Just wishbone ones nearest rear

I should mention though I do huge miles every week so that doesn't help

[Super4]

Poly bushes do make the ride harder but by no means bone shaking at all. Powerflex offer purple or black series, purple being for street and what most people will use for fast road use, these are 80sha. If the car shall be for fast road then I would be doing rtab's, wishbone lollipop bushes and droplink bushes. You can then replace other parts with brands such as Meyle HD, as the factory parts wear out.

My e36 currently has the following setup and anyone that has been in it has been very impressed with the comfort and ride.

Being honest I cannot comment on the more road noise as I have no interior at all bar 2 seats and half a dash so as for noise.......... Well let's just say there's plenty of it

BC Racing coilovers (JOM before)
Thicker Eibach front & rear antiroll bars
H&R polyurethane ARB bushes front and rear
Powerflex droplink bushes
Powerflex rear wishbone bushes

If you decide not to go the poly route use a good quality oe aftermarket brand for bushes and ball joints. Your welcome if your local to come for a spin in my car if it helps you out at all.



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