Best subframe bushings

[nefarious7907]

I think the handling was pretty decent stock, and even worn out, but it was sloppy. I support using urethane bushings on everything but the CAB's.

[Axxe]

Yes, they are. I still can't beleive how poorly E30's handle stock, although for now I'm just having fun with the super low limits.

[Jand3rson]

I <3 urethane, makes it much more direct on the track, and while drifting. My 100% stock suspensioned 318/6 feels like a bar of soap.

I bet on a car that sees a lot of track time, they're a godsend. Sitffness is always better on the track, for sure.

[Axxe]

I <3 urethane, makes it much more direct on the track, and while drifting. My 100&#37; stock suspensioned 318/6 feels like a bar of soap.

[Jand3rson]

Urethane IS NOT THAT stiff - Chris is right...you guys are pussies if you complain about urethane bushings being too stuff. :D They don't need to be pressed in either!

They're just not worth the extra cost for most applications, in my opinion. I just ordered all my new subframe and trailing arm bushings, all OEM rubber ones. Considering how worn the 20 year old bushings are that are in there now, these will be like night and day.

[Sean]

I trekked well over 4000 miles on my urethane subframe and trailing arm bushings - combined with my IE3's and Konis, they kickass!

Changing to rubber wouldn't soften up the ride all that much - and I honestly like being able to feel the rear end of my car - I'm more connected to what's going on back there.

Urethane IS NOT THAT stiff - Chris is right...you guys are pussies if you complain about urethane bushings being too stuff. :D They don't need to be pressed in either!

[FredK]

Yes, there's a groove on opposite sides of the bushing. There's two raised sections in the subframe that correspond to the grooves on the bushings.

[Mike325]

Is the grove in the bushing or on the TA? Also, is there a grove in the subframe bushing hole?

[Mike@PureMS]

I just put in the IE street bushings, along with the IE trailing arm poly bushings. So far no complaints, but then I've only driven about 5 miles so far on them.
The fitment and installation of them was perfect, no complaints. I could see some room for improvement with the trailing arm bushings. All the grease oozes out when you install them since there's no groove anywhere to hold the grease in.

[doctorsmoothluv]

I'm going to be replacing my rear subframe and trailing arm bushings this winter, and I'm just going to use OEM rubber ones. Too often, people underestimate the potential of new rubber bushings. Yeah, the rubber ones in our cars are worn to shit now, but they're also 20 years old. My car will see auto-x and occasional sprited driving on fun roads and through the mountains, but that's the extent of it, so urethane chassis bushings are just overkill. So many people that buy all these urethane bushings do so simply because they think it's cool to be running them, when they really don't need them. Before you swap to urethane, evaluate if you really need them.

Amen.

[SA E30]

If I could get Urethane Bushes here at a decent price I would rock them.

[nando]

you guys bitching about urethane making your car too harsh are pussies. ;)

[Jand3rson]

I have the urethane subframe bushings from bavauto and the IE trailing arm bushings. As I daily my car, I wish I had just stuck with all rubber bushings, but the rear does feel very planted during hard cornering. I would only run urethane or solid bushings for their durability in track situations as I doubt the difference in handling compared to replacement rubber bushings isn't really appreciable for street use.

I'm going to be replacing my rear subframe and trailing arm bushings this winter, and I'm just going to use OEM rubber ones. Too often, people underestimate the potential of new rubber bushings. Yeah, the rubber ones in our cars are worn to shit now, but they're also 20 years old. My car will see auto-x and occasional sprited driving on fun roads and through the mountains, but that's the extent of it, so urethane chassis bushings are just overkill. So many people that buy all these urethane bushings do so simply because they think it's cool to be running them, when they really don't need them. Before you swap to urethane, evaluate if you really need them.

[craz azn]

I wonder what bushings a real BMW race car uses?

Delrin (hard plastic) and/or spherical mounts (aircraft-type/durability metal joints)

[Mike325]

Thanks for the responces guys. I think that I am going to go with the AKG stuff. Seems like a good brand and you can choose between a soft or firmer bushing.