Had front Bushes changed

[Mins21]

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]

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]

what suspension are you running?

[The Eggman]

Quote: Originally Posted by Mins21 (original)

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 Tracking/balancing, I didn't need it.

[Richard Crofts]

I did mine... but my tracking and balancing was out before hand.

[ScottyBoy]

All depends on how bad your bushes where before hand for you to notice a huge difference.

[Mins21]

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]

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.