Use the correct grease and no squeaks
Use the correct grease and no squeaks
im thinking i may need this done too. What kind of $ are we talking about for bushings & how much labor time? (if you dont mind sharing)
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David
Not at all. I bought the bushings that were pre-pressed into new carriers for $150 from ModBargains. Install was $90. It's basic enough that I would have done it myself but I don't have an airgun and didn't feel like working in the cold. I'm hoping to get both a heater and a compressor by this time next year.
OK....great info Eli
Agreed with Eli's assessment.
I found the difference between powerflex and stock to be less than that of moving from 17" to 18" wheels, even on the crappy streets of Minneapolis.
After two+ years, 45,000ish miles, a lot of autocrossing, and two MN winters my powerflex bushings were not squeaking, so I'd say that's a good sign.
Powerflex FCABs FTW. =]
The only issue I ran into is that the powerflex bushing carrier was a hair bigger than stock (the metal part) and so it would contact the cross-brace when the car twisted up a driveway or similar. I don't think this is an issue for ZHPs, as the cross-brace was redesigned in 2002+ 330's.
I couldn't decide between Meyle & Powerflex FCAB's. Ended up going Meyle but kind of wish I had gone Powerflex. Not that the Meyle are bad - they've been fine.
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