Sumbframe Bush inserts - fitted, tested, Feedback

[Rudeyboy18]

Hi all,

I bought a set of subframe bush inserts from a member from another forum. They are a home made copy of the IPD inserts. Ive had really annoying knocks from suspension from the front and under my feet when driving. Looking under the car 2 of the subframe bushes sit right under your feet in the car . So made sense that these must be at fault. I think they were disturbed when i had the new gear box, angle gear and clutch fitted back in SEP 2012. Since then its just got worse and more annoying, sounded awful . So decided on this rainy day to finally get round to fitting the bushes. They took about 15mins per insert, just used 1xjack, 1x 18mm spanner and 1x18mm socket with breaker bar. Took the car out after and knocks have all gone, i drove hard, braked hard, cornered hard genrally tried my hardest to get a knock...... But nothing.

I paid £17.50 alll in for these. Great buy with great results. The car feels tighter and steering feels alot more precise

These are what im talking about if your have no idea what i mean

http://www.ipdusa.com/products/8969/120168-ipd-poly-subframe-bushing-insert-kit

[t5 pete]

Yeah ive got myne to fit one thing i will highlight is they are not copys of ipd's they are not maid out fo the same material and they are to the mans own design.
Im looking forward to fitting them as ive heard all good reviews will fit them when i swap the new engine back in.

[Rudeyboy18]

Yeah ive got myne to fit one thing i will highlight is they are not copys of ipd's they are not maid out fo the same material and they are to the mans own design.
Im looking forward to fitting them as ive heard all good reviews will fit them when i swap the new engine back in.

I didnt really look into them, just saw someone talk about them on here and i rushed to buy one of the last sets. They are great and so easy to fit. I used the IPD video for my install. I did raise the car slightly to help getting underneath, But the wheels were still on the ground if that makes sense. I hope you see the same results , i cant praise these little things enough

[claymore]

In the few miles I've done in my car since fitting them, I can confirm that they make a huge difference to the feel of the car, probably the best £17.50 I ever spent on the car.

[sartain87]

I also have a set waiting to be fitted, quietly confident with the good reviews so far :)

[stephenevans99]

Here's my attempt at a 'How To' thread for installing the bushes....

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?48802-Subframe-Bush-Inserts-S60-amp-V70&highlight=subframe+inserts

[Rudeyboy18]

Here's my attempt at a 'How To' thread for installing the bushes....

http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?48802-Subframe-Bush-Inserts-S60-amp-V70&highlight=subframe+inserts

Useful thread.

You report no real difference. I would guess its because your bushes were not that worn??? Mine i think were knackered and soft. 179k miles , hence why i have noticed huge differences. I dont know, just a thought.

[Rudeyboy18]

I also have a set waiting to be fitted, quietly confident with the good reviews so far :)

Mate, so easy to do. Wont take much time what so ever. Get it done at the weekend!!!!!! DO IT :-)

[stribo]

Are these still available, or are they IPD only now?

[Rudeyboy18]

Are these still available, or are they IPD only now?

I think the guy who made them only made a batch. But im sure if demand was there he'd make some more. I cant remember who it was i bought them from. Im sure claymore or Pete can let you know.

[volvokid]

Its on t5d5 lee bought some

[Jamest5r]

http://forums.t5d5.org/topic/21857-subframe-bush-inserts/

[Jamest5r]

Who would be interested from here then if he makes another batch?

[Volvostorm]

I would be

[p fandango]

& me

[JT]

& me

if you dont want your solid ones, can I have them back???? lol

[claymore]

I'd have another set for the S60

[stribo]

2 sets for me please, just don't make me sign up to T5D5. ;)

[volvokid]

I would

[Jamest5r]

I have pmed Sponge and asked if he would be making another batch and if so i would sort out all the vpc side and pay him in one job lot to keep it simple for him, will let you know when i get a reply :)

[p fandango]

if you dont want your solid ones, can I have them back???? lol
no. The inserts are for Bonny, found out she got an advisory for some suspension bushes. So might as well powerflex it & fit those as well

[JT]

OMG!

your going to mod a diesel ford???? oh dear


pmsl

[Jamest5r]

OMG!

your going to mod a diesel ford???? oh dear


pmsl

A mod to him is cleaning the empty kfc wrapper's out gets another 2mpg due to the weight loss

[p fandango]

OMG!

your going to mod a diesel ford???? oh dear


pmsl
f**k off lol

[p fandango]

A mod to him is cleaning the empty kfc wrapper's out gets another 2mpg due to the weight loss
then was done last month

[JT]

A mod to him is cleaning the empty kfc wrapper's out gets another 2mpg due to the weight loss

he must be in the guiness books for the most kfc/macyd's wrappers in 1 car! lol

[Jamest5r]

If you want bushes post here http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?49681-Sub-Frame-Bush-BUY-Thread

Sorry for hijacking your thread Rudeboy but its for a good cause :)

[Rudeyboy18]

If you want bushes post here http://www.vpcuk.org/forums/showthread.php?49681-Sub-Frame-Bush-BUY-Thread

Sorry for hijacking your thread Rudeboy but its for a good cause :)

Im not fussed. Its all good, i hope everyone else's experience is the same as mine

[Dangerous Dave]

Anyway, back to topic with a question....

What is the noise like with these fitted? Increase? extra vibration? Any good for an everyday car?

[stephenevans99]

You report no real difference. I would guess its because your bushes were not that worn??? Mine i think were knackered and soft. 179k miles , hence why i have noticed huge differences. I dont know, just a thought.

I think you're absolutely right - there didn't appear anything wrong with my subframe bushes so perhaps the inserts didn't make that instant, noticeable difference. Perhaps also being a diesel mask the benefits.

[stephenevans99]

What is the noise like with these fitted? Increase? extra vibration? Any good for an everyday car?

Even fitted to a D5, there's no extra noise or vibration worth noting....for just a little over £20, it's gotta be worth doing.

[Rudeyboy18]

Anyway, back to topic with a question....

What is the noise like with these fitted? Increase? extra vibration? Any good for an everyday car?

For me there is no extra normal noise, i didnt notice any vibrations. But when i accelerated it felt more tort through the steering wheel and slightly different. Difficult to explain to be honest. But the biggest difference is all the Horrible loud clucking has gone. It sounded like metal on metal before..... it was starting to worry me. Now i feel confident in the car and accelerating out of a corner on uneven ground is pleasant now as i dont felt like the wheels are going to fall off.

[Dangerous Dave]

Cool, cheers guys

[Mr Sheen]

They make a BIG difference to the feel of the front end. I noticed a little more vibration, put top
and bottom engine mounts on mine are poly bushed.

[Rudeyboy18]

Im Still loving the new inserts. Went for an agressive drive today and it was Superb.

[foammanmark]

My R had an advisory on subframe bushes, so I'm interested in a set as well.

[Jamest5r]

My R had an advisory on subframe bushes, so I'm interested in a set as well.


Stick your name here :)

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