Re: upper strut bushings

["Randy B" <scirokn81@email.msn.com>]

Chris,
Thanks again.
The units I am using are from Auto Tech about 5 years back. They also look
just like the early A1 assemblies. Mine are still basiclly new (just
recently
mounted), so I guess I have a while to wait if that is the case. Yeah, I get
no
stiffness at all while cornering at high or low speeds. At last weekends
autocross event, the car handled like it was on rails and the steering was
very precise and predictable. I love them, just a little stiff on the road.
-Randy


Chris wrote:
>Hey Randy! I have poly bushings on my car. I'm not sure what kind you have,
>but mine are from bugpack. they go inside the earlier bearing assemblies. I
>know exactly what you mean. The top caps are too close to the bushing and
>the springs turn in their perches when I turn sharply at very slow speeds
>(parking lot). I read somewhere on the package that they take some time to
>settle. Im not sure about yours but ive had mine for about 2 years and they
>have not settled. No stiffness when turning the wheel though. HTH
>
>>I thought I would post this again in case anyone
>>has any input that may have missed it last time.
>>
>>Tech question:
>>
>>When I mounted new front OEM upper strut
>>bushings/bearings I noticed a little play due to
>>the sleeve that the strut shaft passes through
>>and the top nut/washer tightens down on to.
>>I have installed many of these on my VW's
>>and friends VW's and I have always noticed
>>it being this way so figured it was normal. I
>>figured it was this way to allow the strut to turn
>>when you turn the wheels left to right.
>>
>>When I installed the Poly units on my Scirocco
>>I noticed that they tighten down snug with no
>>slack (shorter sleeve?). With this setup I assume
>>that the strut must turn in its carrier when the
>>wheels are turned L to R. Is this the way these
>>poly units are supposed to work? Will this
>>eventually damage the struts? (Bilstein HD's) If
>>this is ok, would It be a good idea to grind down
>>the sleeves for the OEM units (w/ Boge TG's) on
>>my other Scirocco?
>>
>>If anyone has researched this or can help out
>>it would much appreciated. Off to the races
>>tomorrow, assuming the gas stations are open
>>and the world does not end :)
>>
>>Thanks,
>>Randy B.





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