Powerflex ARB bushes- increase oversteer??

[dweezle]

Powerflex ARB bushes- increase Understeer?

Quick question for our Suspension Gurus here!!

Would using uprated Powerflex ARB bushes have a similar effect to increasing the ARB diameter?
Or am I thinking about this all wrong?

I am worried replacing my ARB bushes, both inner and outer, with uprated bushes will induce more understeer.

I have new standard suspension with uprated engine/gearbox mounts with new control arms/bushes etc.
I just want to renew the ARB bushes and noticed that Powerflex appear to be cheaper to get to Aus but maybe I am better off with new OEM?

 

[dweezle]

Re: Powerflex ARB bushes- increase Understeer?

Also, can someone please confirm the parts required?
I thought only inner (d type) bushes and outer bushes where all that is needed.

My Renault Supplier has quoted me for those plus Front ARB Links??
Are these even on the 172s?

 

[Fred@BTM]

your supplier is smoking crack, you need 25mm inner D bush kit and 23mm outer kit

 

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and changing the bushes should not change roll stiffness unless fitted incorrectly .

 

[dweezle]

Re: Powerflex ARB bushes- increase Understeer?

Thanks a bunch guys.

Haha yeah Fred!!
I explained that unless I'm blind there are no end links!!

I might just stick with genuine if similar price otherwise if stiffer poly bush really makes no roll strength difference I will go with them!!

Thanks again

 

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Re: Powerflex ARB bushes- increase Understeer?

Thanks a bunch guys.

Haha yeah Fred!!
I explained that unless I'm blind there are no end links!!

I might just stick with genuine if similar price otherwise if stiffer poly bush really makes no roll strength difference I will go with them!!

Thanks again

personally i have found that you may as well stick with stock or go Nylon ,not poly .... thats not clio specific though .

 

[dweezle]

Re: Powerflex ARB bushes- increase Understeer?

Would anyone be able to show me the correct part number for the 23mm outer bush?

I believe the inner 25mm is 7700847383 but I can not find the part number for the 23mm one.

 

[Fred@BTM]

ring adam at renault wolverhampton

 

[Paul182]

Standard bushes are £7.80 a bush from Adam @ Renault Wolverhampton

 

[Stu172cup]

OP says he is in Australia though :S

 

[dweezle]

Re: Powerflex ARB bushes- increase Understeer?

Yeah. Sorry.
Stuck here in Oz

Dealers herr want over $50 per bush.

I have now found a easy online delivery for genuine clio parts from the UK but I have to supply Part Numbers.