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| rickthejetman |
 May 2 2010, 10:33 PM
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Are the poly-draphite bushing from pelican worth buying? they seem really cheap for a porsche part (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif)
any thoughts from someone who has used them? |
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| dion9146 |
May 3 2010, 06:20 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 469 Joined: 16-May 04 From: Buckner, KY Member No.: 2,071 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(rickthejetman @ May 3 2010, 12:33 AM)  Are the poly-draphite bushing from pelican worth buying? they seem really cheap for a porsche part (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) any thoughts from someone who has used them? Do a search on this list for poly-graphite bushings and you'll see why they are so cheap. Nobody that is serious about improving their suspension uses them. Also search for poly-bronze and delrin to see better alternatives, and of course more expensive (Porsche priced) options. This link has some great threads linked to it. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...ushing++install http://www.tangerineracing.com/suspension.htm http://www.tarett.com/items/914-products/list.htm Dion |
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| jt914-6 |
May 3 2010, 06:32 AM
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Driving & working on teeners 41 years Group: Members Posts: 1,786 Joined: 3-May 08 From: Bryant, Arkansas Member No.: 9,003 Region Association: South East States |
'Nother link: http://www.elephantracing.com/suspension/b...914bushings.htm
and 'nother/'nother: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?showtopic=106612 |
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| Eric_Shea |
May 3 2010, 07:27 AM
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PMB Performance Group: Admin Posts: 19,275 Joined: 3-September 03 From: Salt Lake City, UT Member No.: 1,110 Region Association: Rocky Mountains  |
Those bushings come in two hardness ratings. 94A and 70D.
94D (what is commonly sold) is too soft and will deform in a couple of years and squeak. 70D is very, very hard and requires a bit of work with the proper tools to fit your shafts. 70D with gearse zerks is the way to go if you're going that route. http://www.pmbperformance.com/catalog/item...565/5297602.htm |
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| BigD9146gt |
May 3 2010, 10:44 AM
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OCD member Group: Members Posts: 376 Joined: 24-January 05 From: Sydney, Australia Member No.: 3,502 Region Association: Australia and New Zealand |
For the front, he doesn't have anything for the 914 rears yet. Same smooth operation as the poly-bronze, however these hold up much better against road grime. Teflon linings are heaps cheaper to replace too.
http://rebelracingproducts.com/Suspension/Steering.html |
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| tomeric914 |
May 3 2010, 12:14 PM
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One Lap of America in a 914! Group: Members Posts: 1,259 Joined: 25-May 08 From: Syracuse, NY Member No.: 9,101 Region Association: North East States 
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QUOTE(rickthejetman @ May 3 2010, 12:33 AM) Are the poly-draphite bushing from pelican worth buying? they seem really cheap for a porsche part (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) any thoughts from someone who has used them? I used them, removed them, and promptly threw them in the trash. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/headbang.gif) Absolute junk. The elephant bushings were a little pricey (they came with new shafts and hardware), but were an easy install. They work as advertised. Money well spent. |
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| markb |
May 3 2010, 12:52 PM
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914less :( Group: Members Posts: 5,449 Joined: 22-January 03 From: Nipomo, CA Member No.: 180 Region Association: Central California
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QUOTE(BigD9146gt @ May 3 2010, 09:44 AM) he doesn't have anything for the 914 rears yet. Yeah, not yet, but we're working on that..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| dion9146 |
May 5 2010, 05:35 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 469 Joined: 16-May 04 From: Buckner, KY Member No.: 2,071 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(markb @ May 3 2010, 02:52 PM) QUOTE(BigD9146gt @ May 3 2010, 09:44 AM) he doesn't have anything for the 914 rears yet. Yeah, not yet, but we're working on that..... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Wow, those are sexy units..... we may have a leading contender for my front bushings now. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Dion |
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