Offset M3 CA bushings

[krisco]

I'm going to purchase some offset M3 CA bushings and was wondering if there is a noticeable difference between the stock M3 bushing and a urethane M3 bushing. I know the difference would be fairly marginal, but, what are the advantages? disadvantages of either or?
Kris

[nando]

I don't think it would be worth it on a street car, the M3 bushings are already a lot stiffer than the i bushings, since they are soild. I think they are easier to install, but I have the rubber ones so I don't know for sure. Another thing I'd like to know is if the poly bushings can be reused, since they aren't pressed in like the rubber ones are.

[MattM20]

deffinately do not get M3 urethane bushings on the CA's. I'm sure my explanation is a little off, but from my understanding urethane bushings require a lube or grease to be applied resulting in very little friction between the bushing and the control arm and would effect the responsiveness, where as the factory bushings really grip and practically bond to the control arm and give, somewhat like a twisting force, to pull the car back to level balance and have a tighter response. i had this explained to me in about 45min of non-stop urethane vs oem bushing discussion, or lecture, and cant really word it as good as it was said to me, but i do know that i will never use urethane control arm bushings :)