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[feeutfo]

So come on... Any good?

[05omegav6]

I refer the honourable gent to the 'what you done today' thread 

Seriously though the back end feels like the suspension is actually attatched to the car 

Ride is firmer and feels much more planted, tyres don't have long for this earth, but corners nice and flat haven't pressed on in it as front still needs resetting

First impressions are promising

[feeutfo]

I presume the "hinge in the middle" feeling has gone on turn in. Or that's my hope anyway. ...?

Any noise or harshness? And... Will they stay in..?

Can you post the Pedders part no. When you get a mo?

[05omegav6]

Part number is Pedders EP1145

Not really any harsher than front polys but I do run my tyres at full load pressures

I will have a good look in the morning whilst its up in the air having the trackrod adjuster freed off, but TBH I really can't see the bush going anywhere

Given that they cost less than a pair of pattern donuts it really is a no brainer

[05omegav6]

250 mile update:

Bushes haven't budged the thickness of the top pad keeps the subframe in check

Done quite a bit on twisty wet roads and words can't describe the difference

[feeutfo]

Steady Al your "giving me a "stiffy"  

[05omegav6]

  I know it's my birthday and all, but, (no offence intended),  far too much information

Will you be around on the 14th? Chance to have a drive and see for yourself

[feeutfo]

Ooh a date. Er, sadly on Holybobs. Another time maybe?

Not playing hard to get but I'm tied up for a good while.

[05omegav6]

No probs

I can't see the bushes wearing out any time this century

[TheBoy]

Hmmm, do I get TBE aligned now, of shove rear polys in....

I accept TA's feelings of improvement will be dramatic, as presumably the old ones were shot?

Hmmmmm....  ...I might have to go for a nice cup of tea

[TheBoy]

Actually, in the spirit of science, I should realign mine now, to fully be able to comment on the wishbone refurb, then look into the back end.

[feeutfo]

As mine are currently fairly new Febi, perhaps should try them as a comparison.


How much are they Al?

[RobG]

Part number is Pedders EP1145

Not really any harsher than front polys but I do run my tyres at full load pressures

I will have a good look in the morning whilst its up in the air having the trackrod adjuster freed off, but TBH I really can't see the bush going anywhere

Given that they cost less than a pair of pattern donuts it really is a no brainer

http://www.pedders.co.uk/pedders-urethane-various-bush-kit-ep1145_p4533567.htm

[TheBoy]

Part number is Pedders EP1145

Not really any harsher than front polys but I do run my tyres at full load pressures

I will have a good look in the morning whilst its up in the air having the trackrod adjuster freed off, but TBH I really can't see the bush going anywhere

Given that they cost less than a pair of pattern donuts it really is a no brainer

http://www.pedders.co.uk/pedders-urethane-various-bush-kit-ep1145_p4533567.htm

Ouch!!

[05omegav6]

Rear subframe bushes should have little or no effect on the front end

The subframe donuts were replaced about 18 months ago, one was ok ish, tother was almost in two pieces

So no wonder really that the handling was so hideous before

My 234k car currently consists of:

Front: stock original rollbar bushes, new pattern trackrod ends/balljoints/droplinks, recent GM rear bushes, front poly bushes, stock GM plod shocks(renewed 90k ago), pattern top mounts (again 90k old), original plod springs.

Rear: stock original rollbar/trailing arm bushes/diffmounts, stock GM self levelling L4 shocks (renewed 110k ago), original plod springs, Pedders poly subframe bushes. Awaiting shock top mount kit from AndyC, as top mounts have collapsed slightly.

The only two developments that remain to be tried with the stock suspension are to polybush the front lower arm rear bush, and to replace the front strut top mount with a heavy duty Pedders one from the Monaro.

The improvement of the rear end is, I believe, more than simply replacing a worn out bush, as there is minimal give in the poly compared to the stock bush.

My aim is to firm up the factory suspension, (plod springs seem to be unbreakable), with a view to improving chassis control and eliminating the weaknesses of the standard bushes. The only point of contention is the front lower arm rear bush...

In answer to the cost, £108 including next day postage