Hey guys, my ST170 is currently up in the air on my drive in the middle of my underside resto. I have just ordered a full set of Polybush's for the car 27 Bushes in total which includes 3 exhaust bush's
I have also changed track rods ends, ball joints fitted stainless steel brake lines etc so im guessing the car will drive better than new once im done. The one thing im wondering about is road noise, will this be noticably louder, will the ride be harsher? Will the exhaust note change due to it being held tight?
Plus do i have to take the car to fords to have it aligned after or can some one like graham goode who are local deal with setting the rear camber?
I cannot wait to drive it specially with the extra 5WHP the new CFM underdrive pullies will give and the CFM short shifter

 

Hi bud, I have always fancied giving the polyurethane bushes a try but I always gagged at the price of them! You will have to let me know if they were worth it :P

I can tell you though that if you are changing your track rod ends then you will DEFIANTLY have to get your tracking done ASAP. If you don't then you will soon find yourself needing new tires

GL and let me know how those bushes turn out!

 

I did all the bushes on my escort s2 for under 200 from speed shack, flo flex I think. Not as neater fit as say powerflex but they fitted ok with a bit of tweaking. If anything the road noice was reduced, the car handled a hell of a lot better, much tighter and precise, instead of a rattle when you hit a bump it was more of a solid clunk, just felt more soloid allround.

Its one of those mods which doesnt give you power but makes the car so much more fun to drive and gives you a lot more confidence.

Raj

 

I buy all my uprated parts from the USA. The bushes are on there way from Central Florida Motor Sport. Powerflex sell the rear bushes for £280 but they do not produce a full set of bushes and are actually 4 short when it comes to the rear end. I got the complete 18 bushes for the rear for half the price will let you know how it goes. Thats some encoraging feed back

 

I also have noticed a reduction in tansmitted noise with poly's on suspension, but for the handling/feel improvement I wouldn't have been bothered about any more noise, amazing difference they make.
As said though do all the bushes etc then off for alignment.
tabetha