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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: vdubnut on 16 May 2011, 19:10
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whats the first signs that rear bushes have had it..... just had the rear of the golf sliding out bmw style!on a roundabout....tyres are still leagal but road was wet only doing 20mph ?
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Unstable rear when cornering and hitting a bump, or when going over a speedbump. Have a look at them, is the rubber perished and dry? If the bushes are the OEM ones by now they'll probably need changing anyway.
It may be a question of top mounts rather than bushes though, which will be less of a ball ache (trust me rear bushes are a massive pain to do) and cheaper.
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hmmm top mounts are the same ones since had coilies...fronts now on 2nd set..think ill try them 1st!
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I reckon you need new rear bushes or shocks if you say the tyres are good. Top mounts will bang around if they're buggered but i cant see how they'd make the rear end step out on cornering.
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my rear end did this. slightly wet, 20mph round a corner and boom, looking out side windows.
It was my tyres, old and hard. Put new one tyres on and never had the rear come out again.
Also tyre pressure will do this, too high and it's tail happy. Check that first. try 30psi
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Check and see if the rear shocks are leaking :smiley:
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rear tyres were @ 32...dropped to 30..... will jack up and see :)!praying not the bushes as ££££££ :(:(
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does the rear end feel unstable and 'wallowy' on bumps and corners? if its really bad it'll bang
then you need new bushes, PITA job but much nicer on when poly bushes are in :)
I did a guide on edition;
http://www.edition38.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=353559&st=0&p=3356160&fromsearch=1&#entry3356160
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great guide!! may bail on this and get garage to do this! depends on the bank of dad tho! poly bushes make a huge diff?
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poly's are a lot easier to fit, last longer and generally tighten up the rear end a bit, noticeable if you're already running coilies or decent shocks & springs
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well jacked up and bits of rubber falling off teh bushes! gonna get poly ones this time!! thanks for all the help!
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Well there's ya problem mate.
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lol yup! borrowed car till off work to get sorted now!!
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mine are on there way out also ware are you getting your pollys from ???
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http://www.motorsportworld.co.uk/ probably £48 dont think can order till Saterday though :(
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Better to fit standard bushes.
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Totally agree, im not a fan of poly bushing road cars. I prefer my suspension to actually work as it was designed and retain some kind of comfort.
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Polybushes all the way :cool:
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polys make the rear handle alot better, bit uncomfortable on bumpy roads though.
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coils are brickhard anyway lol!!! surely if only poly the bushes thats more side to side and the top mounts the bouncyness? if you know waht i mean
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.....not really. Could you run that past me again?? :huh:
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I understand what you're saying but by fitting poly rear bushes you're not only stopping sideway movement but also restricting lateral movement of the rear beam therefore not allowing the suspension to react to irregularities in the road surface as effectively.
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I understand what you're saying but by fitting poly rear bushes you're not only stopping sideway movement but also restricting lateral movement of the rear beam therefore not allowing the suspension to react to irregularities in the road surface as effectively.
Spot on :afro:
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meeeh I find no additional discomfort with polys
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glad someone knew what i meant, just read my last post and it didnt make much sence!!! been a long day at work!!!!
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I understand what you're saying but by fitting poly rear bushes you're not only stopping sideway movement but also restricting lateral movement of the rear beam therefore not allowing the suspension to react to irregularities in the road surface as effectively.
Spot on :afro:
Well this could be a option for me then. Rear wheels rub on the arch due to the sideways movement. Rear wheel are 9" et21 Do you think this is a good idea to stop the beam moving?
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I understand what you're saying but by fitting poly rear bushes you're not only stopping sideway movement but also restricting lateral movement of the rear beam therefore not allowing the suspension to react to irregularities in the road surface as effectively.
Spot on :afro:
Well this could be a option for me then. Rear wheels rub on the arch due to the sideways movement. Rear wheel are 9" et21 Do you think this is a good idea to stop the beam moving?
It will help as the beam will move a lot less.
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yahoo!! got ma baby back! £100 to fit £52 for the bushes :) much chuffed! feels better and im sure smoother suspension now too! old ones totaly fecked!
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was that poly or normal?
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polys :)!
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yahoo!! got ma baby back! £100 to fit £52 for the bushes :) much chuffed! feels better and im sure smoother suspension now too! old ones totaly fecked!
You mean you paid £48 to replace the rear bushes?!?
Woah.. that's insane. I've heard quotes of around 600 for the job, because it's such a pig!
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Where does it say that? He paid £100 for fitting & £52 for the poly butshes.
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i was qouted 100 surplyed and fitted not to long ago for normal ones
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lol yes £100 was for them the be fitted!! lol best other quote had was about 200 + vat!