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: Had front Bushes changed


Mins21
Sep 21st, 2009, 05:17 PM
Has the front lower wishbone and lower engine mount bushes changed by a local garage today - and apart from the torque handling reduced what other benefits should I see...

and how important is it that I get the wheel balanced/tracking aand alignment checked again?

Will this also make a difference to the handling?

I have also had the gearbox oil changed to redline - let's see how this is - I haven't had a chance to open my MCS' lungs yet - but will do on the way home from work...

Mins21
Sep 22nd, 2009, 08:35 AM
ok so drove it a bit last night and all seems a bit better - ride is steadier and more stable on the road which is good.

but the turn in is not that greatly improved - could this be due to something else not being right? Bearings?

jayxx83
Sep 29th, 2009, 07:19 PM
what suspension are you running?

The Eggman
Sep 29th, 2009, 07:56 PM
Has the front lower wishbone and lower engine mount bushes changed by a local garage today - and apart from the torque handling reduced what other benefits should I see...

and how important is it that I get the wheel balanced/tracking aand alignment checked again?

Will this also make a difference to the handling?

I have also had the gearbox oil changed to redline - let's see how this is - I haven't had a chance to open my MCS' lungs yet - but will do on the way home from work...

I just hope you had Superflex bushes fitted :D Tracking/balancing, I didn't need it.

Richard Crofts
Sep 30th, 2009, 10:37 AM
I did mine... but my tracking and balancing was out before hand.

ScottyBoy
Oct 1st, 2009, 09:20 AM
All depends on how bad your bushes where before hand for you to notice a huge difference.

Mins21
Nov 4th, 2009, 10:54 AM
yes - changed to Superflex bushes...

Running stock/standard suspension...actually I should test the suspension to see if it is ok...

But I have noticed when trying to park in a car park the other day, at full lock to the left, a knocking/clicking noise which seemed like it was coming from the left wheel area...

I just wonder if the bearings now need to be checked/replaced...

minicoopers53
Nov 5th, 2009, 08:25 AM
Was it a knocking/clicking noise when the wheels are turning while on full lock ? if so sounds like a cv joint needs replacing on the end of your driveshaft.