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Chilipeppa03 · Jul 10th, 2007, 02:55 PM

Hey guys, I have a 2003 with almost 96,000 on it. I need to get my front contol arm bushings replaced because they are worn, making the car feel sloppy. My question is should I go back to the stock bushings or go with the powerflex ones? I know that the powerflex ones will make the car stiffer and noiser but also handle better. Also if I go with the powerflex, how will the be on my ball joints since the control arm bushings will be so stiff? I Also have Koni Yellows, HandR 18mm rear sway and H-Sport springs on the car. You guys think if I add the powerflex control arm bushing, that the car will be to stiff for the street?

k-huevo · Jul 10th, 2007, 11:46 PM

3. I don’t think it will be too stiff since you have mushy H-Sports and damping adjustability.
2. With your mileage you may already have ball joint wear so what’s a little more stress.
1. Replace the worn OEM bushings with new OEM bushings. If you are willing to accept the
risks, such a deal I have for you
MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - Front Control Arm Powerflex Bushings Pre-Installed

Jul 10th, 2007, 02:55 PM	#1
Chilipeppa03 Cp Kartin Join Date: Dec 2004 Local Time: 08:48 PM Posts: 149 Offline	I have worn front control arm bushings (go back to stock or Powerflex) Hey guys, I have a 2003 with almost 96,000 on it. I need to get my front contol arm bushings replaced because they are worn, making the car feel sloppy. My question is should I go back to the stock bushings or go with the powerflex ones? I know that the powerflex ones will make the car stiffer and noiser but also handle better. Also if I go with the powerflex, how will the be on my ball joints since the control arm bushings will be so stiff? I Also have Koni Yellows, HandR 18mm rear sway and H-Sport springs on the car. You guys think if I add the powerflex control arm bushing, that the car will be to stiff for the street? "It's not the size, it's how you handle it!!"

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k-huevo Trailer Trash Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Pipe Creek, Texas Local Time: 08:48 PM Posts: 156 Offline	3. I don’t think it will be too stiff since you have mushy H-Sports and damping adjustability. 2. With your mileage you may already have ball joint wear so what’s a little more stress. 1. Replace the worn OEM bushings with new OEM bushings. If you are willing to accept the risks, such a deal I have for you MINI COOPER :: North American Motoring - Front Control Arm Powerflex Bushings Pre-Installed

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