Front Plastic Suspension Bushing Torn-up - Happen to Anybody Else??
09-24-2002, 02:25 PM
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[quote]Originally posted by stefang:
<strong>So does anyone make delrin bushings for the front? I'm still getting to know my car & I was told I have all delrin bushings. Just checked - they are black (and not cracked, which is good since I'm going to the track tomorrow). How do I tell?
Stef</strong><hr></blockquote>
Delrin is available in black and natural (white), but I know of none that have been formed to fit the 944 control arms - and, our supplier of Delrin always uses natural. If they are black and hard, they are most likely Weltmeister Graphite-impregnated Polyurethene - they should be inspected very regularly. If they are black and soft, they are original rubber.
Also, the Weltmeister bushings - no matter the material, are specifically intended for street use. Hopefully you'll understand that nearly no manufacturer stands behind a wear item when used for racing purposes... not because it won't work great, just due to the inherent liability.
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<strong>So does anyone make delrin bushings for the front? I'm still getting to know my car & I was told I have all delrin bushings. Just checked - they are black (and not cracked, which is good since I'm going to the track tomorrow). How do I tell?
Stef</strong><hr></blockquote>
Delrin is available in black and natural (white), but I know of none that have been formed to fit the 944 control arms - and, our supplier of Delrin always uses natural. If they are black and hard, they are most likely Weltmeister Graphite-impregnated Polyurethene - they should be inspected very regularly. If they are black and soft, they are original rubber.
Also, the Weltmeister bushings - no matter the material, are specifically intended for street use. Hopefully you'll understand that nearly no manufacturer stands behind a wear item when used for racing purposes... not because it won't work great, just due to the inherent liability.
Skip
09-24-2002, 07:30 PM
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They're hard allright. Oh well, more bits to upgrade.
I understand the liability issue. I do live here. I also understand that driving on the track is just a wee bit harder on the equipment (esp when using the curbs at the Glen
). Luckily this forum exists to lay bare the truth without having to go on manufacturer's (or dealer's) CYA statements. Now we be a good time to rant on lawyers, but nah. <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" />
Stef
I understand the liability issue. I do live here. I also understand that driving on the track is just a wee bit harder on the equipment (esp when using the curbs at the Glen
). Luckily this forum exists to lay bare the truth without having to go on manufacturer's (or dealer's) CYA statements. Now we be a good time to rant on lawyers, but nah. <img src="graemlins/drink.gif" border="0" alt="[cherrsagai]" /> Stef
10-08-2002, 06:31 PM
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Well,
I just got my red control arm bushings from Paragon yesterday. They seem to be pliable and still stiff.
Skip Thanks for the info.
I plan on installing them before my Autocross this sunday. I will update how they feel and how well they hold-up to track duty at my Race events in the End of October and November.
I just got my red control arm bushings from Paragon yesterday. They seem to be pliable and still stiff.
Skip Thanks for the info.
I plan on installing them before my Autocross this sunday. I will update how they feel and how well they hold-up to track duty at my Race events in the End of October and November.
