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Powerflex Bushes
fsgti:
Thanks alot, much appreciated.
I was wondering if you knew where I could find sizes of other bushes such as control arm bushes.
Many Thanks
fsgti:
--- Quote from: breeze on January 05, 2023, 06:44:26 pm ---Rear is 21.7mm PFR85-815
Front is 23.6mm PFF85-503
I like this upgrade as a way of adding roll stiffness without needing lower springs.
Be aware that you may have issues with the bracket on the rear. In my case I had to chisel off the captive nuts and replace with regular nuts.
For the front I am pretty sure you need to remove the subframe (I did) so not that straightforward. Consider doing at the same time as other work like lower engine mount or subframe collars.
--- End quote ---
I have just had a look at the ones you linked, PFR85-815, it seems that they are for Seat Leon mk3, the PFR85-515 is apparently the 21.7mm size for mk5 gti.
breeze:
--- Quote from: fsgti on January 06, 2023, 02:19:06 pm ---
--- Quote from: breeze on January 05, 2023, 06:44:26 pm ---Rear is 21.7mm PFR85-815
Front is 23.6mm PFF85-503
I like this upgrade as a way of adding roll stiffness without needing lower springs.
Be aware that you may have issues with the bracket on the rear. In my case I had to chisel off the captive nuts and replace with regular nuts.
For the front I am pretty sure you need to remove the subframe (I did) so not that straightforward. Consider doing at the same time as other work like lower engine mount or subframe collars.
--- End quote ---
I have just had a look at the ones you linked, PFR85-815, it seems that they are for Seat Leon mk3, the PFR85-515 is apparently the 21.7mm size for mk5 gti.
--- End quote ---
You are absolutely right - apologies. I definitely have that part fitted, just checked the email from eBay. They seem to work fine but I would definitely take the 515 part if doing it again.
fsgti:
--- Quote from: breeze on January 10, 2023, 08:34:42 pm ---
--- Quote from: fsgti on January 06, 2023, 02:19:06 pm ---
--- Quote from: breeze on January 05, 2023, 06:44:26 pm ---Rear is 21.7mm PFR85-815
Front is 23.6mm PFF85-503
I like this upgrade as a way of adding roll stiffness without needing lower springs.
Be aware that you may have issues with the bracket on the rear. In my case I had to chisel off the captive nuts and replace with regular nuts.
For the front I am pretty sure you need to remove the subframe (I did) so not that straightforward. Consider doing at the same time as other work like lower engine mount or subframe collars.
--- End quote ---
I have just had a look at the ones you linked, PFR85-815, it seems that they are for Seat Leon mk3, the PFR85-515 is apparently the 21.7mm size for mk5 gti.
--- End quote ---
You are absolutely right - apologies. I definitely have that part fitted, just checked the email from eBay. They seem to work fine but I would definitely take the 515 part if doing it again.
--- End quote ---
Thank you!
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