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      06-03-2019, 02:58 AM   #1
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Delrin rear subframe bushes in the UK?

Anyone know where I can get some? Or is it a case of ordering from the US and just paying the shipping and import?

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      06-14-2019, 01:58 AM   #2
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I guess that's a 'no' then....? Bummer. I was hoping someone would know.

I found a UK source for solid aluminum bushes, but not solid delrin. I think I'd prefer the delrin, since they're a lot easier to install, and maybe a tiny tiny bit more compliant in use.

Maybe I should have asked; if anyone in the UK has solid delrin bushes, where did you get them?
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      06-15-2019, 06:06 AM   #3
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Are they going to be noisy? Wonder if it’s worth asking a few smaller engineering companies if they can turn some up on a lathe? Guess it knowing the measurements though is the tricky bit
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      06-15-2019, 07:29 AM   #4
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There certainly will be some increase in noise and harshness, but I'm not on runflats and don't mind a bit more noise than standard. Some say there's nothing noticeable, others say they wish they'd gone with M3 bushes.

I can make the parts myself - I just need the dimensions. I can get the dimensions myself, but I'd really like to have the bushes made and ready to fit, rather than the car sitting in pieces while I faff with a lathe...and I'd not be entirely sure about the fit that's required between the subframe and bushes. But I think that might be what I'll end up doing.
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      06-15-2019, 11:54 AM   #5
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Yh I was wondering about what size interference fit would be needed....
Let us know how you get on!
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      06-15-2019, 03:31 PM   #6
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I'm almost tempted to buy a set of aluminium ones, measure them, then return them... But that's mean/naughty/cheating
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