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Old 14-03-2012, 10:50 PM
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Default Series 2 polybushes???

Thinking of getting a complete set of polybushes for the s2, noticed you can get a set from ebay pretty cheap, (orange sets) just wondered if they're any good or if i should just stick to powerflex
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Old 15-03-2012, 08:08 AM
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Powerflex are the way to go!! Do it right do it once with no issues
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As already said powerflex, wouldnt touch flo-flex personally
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You will have problems fitting pretty much any other brand other than Powerflex - they are more expensive for a reason and that reason is because they are the best and they fit.

With floflex (the orange ones) especially you will find they dont fit and need trimming/cutting/smashing into place etc etc........

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Totally agree, powerflex are the way to go! I was lucky, managed to pick up a full front and rear set brand new for a s2 for £80 from a show years ago
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im sure its flo flex ive got on mine fitted a few and had no problems yet but havent got them all done tho have been to lazy! personally im happy with them as im not too fussed on getting the max out of my car just wanted something better than standard!
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thanks guys, was gonna get powerflex but see them and just wondered if they were worth a go. thanks
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I've got the full rear set of Floflex fitted on my car about 4 years ago, my garage never had a problem in fitting them and I've never had a problem with them on the car.

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I wasn't gonna bother coz ive been in this arguement before, but as afew other ppl have said good things i'll back them up.
Ive got a full de-flex/flo-flex kit on my car, and its survived 5years 40,000+ miles and 2 full track days had no issue fitting them what so ever, other than the exhaust hangers, as they have no give in them to slip over the exhaust. My old car had them on since early 2003 and some of them were swapped over to this one with no probs.
Imo its just people can't fit them properly or have had bad luck.
They are cheaper yes and maybe they are of a less quality material but until thats proved i've got no interest in changing to superflex.
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Originally Posted by Rogeyboy
I wasn't gonna bother coz ive been in this arguement before, but as afew other ppl have said good things i'll back them up.
Ive got a full de-flex/flo-flex kit on my car, and its survived 5years 40,000+ miles and 2 full track days had no issue fitting them what so ever, other than the exhaust hangers, as they have no give in them to slip over the exhaust. My old car had them on since early 2003 and some of them were swapped over to this one with no probs.
Imo its just people can't fit them properly or have had bad luck.
They are cheaper yes and maybe they are of a less quality material but until thats proved i've got no interest in changing to superflex.
I'm with Roger on this.

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