Powerflex Black Series Ordered!

[JamesT5]

I've just ordered control arm front and rear bushings and lower torque rod bushing from the Powerflex Black Series range for the T5. MRP has kindly offered to assist me in the fitting of the control arm bushings to the control arms I got from Norfolk Volvo Spares and get them fitted to the car (photos will no doubt be taken ). The Lower Torque rod I can do myself.

I know a lot of people feel the Black Series is too harsh for normal road use but I disagree because I actually want the hardest ride and best chassis/geometry control I can get. I've no doubt the extra 'shock' will wear out other suspension components more quickly which is why I'm also going to order some uprated HD Drop Links from Parts for Volvos.

I really want Powerflex to launch a range of rear bushes in the Black Series, now that would give the flattest cornering ever!

I'll update this thread as things arrive and get fitted!

[M-R-P]

Apex yellow springs and IPD ARBs next then James

[p fandango]

i think because the Blacks are so much stiffer than Powerflex made them to a better tolerance, mine seemed alot to fit than the normal Powerflex bushes

[M-R-P]

I have access to a 400T press should it come to it

[V70 Graham]

MRP has kindly offered to assist me in the fitting of the control arm bushings to the control arms I got from Norfolk Volvo Spares and get them fitted to the car (photos will no doubt be taken )

I wish I'd taken pictures of M-R-P swinging from his vice when he did mine.....

[p fandango]

I have access to a 400T press should it come to it

i'll be very surprised if you need it. I did top engine mount, bulkhead & both on the torque-bar & needed no more than a G-clamp for any of them

[JamesT5]

i'll be very surprised if you need it. I did top engine mount, bulkhead & both on the torque-bar & needed no more than a G-clamp for any of them

It does say it's designed to be fitted without the need for special tools.

[JamesT5]

Uprated from Links ordered as well, I've gone for the Meyle ones as the IPD ones are a little too pricey despite how good and sturdy they may be. There's also a little something else coming from PFV which I'll reveal when it arrives...

[Harvey]

Uprated from Links ordered as well, I've gone for the Meyle ones as the IPD ones are a little too pricey despite how good and sturdy they may be. There's also a little something else coming from PFV which I'll reveal when it arrives...

The ipd drop links are not the best from the feed back you hear,so good choice.

[M-R-P]

i'll be very surprised if you need it. I did top engine mount, bulkhead & both on the torque-bar & needed no more than a G-clamp for any of them

Done a couple of P2 wishbones now (front and rear bushes) and never needed more than a g-clamp or a bench vice.

The fun bit is the juggling act in getting the wishbone off the car and back on again without getting bits of CV joint allover the place.

[Harvey]

The power flex standard range is still a fair bit stiffer than the stock rubber item.

[M-R-P]

Got the HD droplinks on mine - very nice

[M-R-P]

I wish I'd taken pictures of M-R-P swinging from his vice when he did mine.....

That was getting the old ones out - bloody hard work that was lol.

Polys went in nice and easy tho, which was nice.

[silverhorse]

Done a couple of P2 wishbones now (front and rear bushes) and never needed more than a g-clamp or a bench vice.

LOL. I tried following your How To guide for pressing in poly bushes with the wishbone still on the car. You made it look so easy with just a G clamp. Fekkin nightmare! Had to take them off and press them in with an HGV press. I still don't know how you did it......

The fun bit is the juggling act in getting the wishbone off the car and back on again without getting bits of CV joint allover the place.

Yeah, I was petrified about that. Hearing the noise of vast expense coming my way!!!!

[p fandango]

The power flex standard range is still a fair bit stiffer than the stock rubber item.

Blacks make them feel like marsh mellows lol

[Harvey]

Blacks make them feel like marsh mellows lol

Yes but I like a nice rattle free car.

[JamesT5]

The chassis and geometry control of the Black Series will be second to none given they are designed for track racing. I've got the powerflex black series engine mount bushings apart from the top rear which incidentally, I've just ordered as well and will be fitting before the MOT. Once the wishbones and lower torque rod have the black bushes fitted as well, I'll have got every available powerflex black series bush they do for the P2 front end. This will be one hard ride I can tell you!

[silverhorse]

You're a braver man than me, James. and you are in Mid Wales too. I bet your roads are as crap as they are here in rural Norfolk.

[graemewelch]

The chassis and geometry control of the Black Series will be second to none given they are designed for track racing. I've got the powerflex black series engine mount bushings apart from the top rear which incidentally, I've just ordered as well and will be fitting before the MOT. Once the wishbones and lower torque rod have the black bushes fitted as well, I'll have got every available powerflex black series bush they do for the P2 front end. This will be one hard ride I can tell you!

theyll be made in the same mould using the same cad design as all other bushes that are made in the yellow stuff. rather you than me with the harsh ride. hope you havnt got any loose filling.

[JamesT5]

You're a braver man than me, James. and you are in Mid Wales too. I bet your roads are as crap as they are here in rural Norfolk.

The roads around where I live do have potholes in them but not as bad as other parts of the country and Wales in general has slightly better roads than England because Wales gets subsidised for them. Also, where I live near the Brecon Beacons, the local authority gets a 'Tourist Allowance', extra cash for road repairs so any potholes are usually swiftly dealt with!