Strongflex advice- Dogbone

[Mike Lane]

There is very little on these forums about these guys.

I am looking at refreshing the dogbone bushes.

These seem a fair bit cheaper than powerflex.

Anyone got any feedback on them?

http://www.strongflex.eu/en/renault-clio-ii-98-05/557-151477b-engine-mount-bush-dog-bone.html

http://www.strongflex.eu/en/renault-clio-ii-98-05/558-151478b-engine-mount-bush-dog-bone.html

 

[msremmert]

Personally I've not tried them but after polybushing my 182 with the Powerflex ones I vowed never to polybush another car again and swapped the whole mount out with an OE rubber mount about a month later after giving it the benefit of the doubt.
Though have a read here:
http://www.cliosport.net/threads/alternative-to-powerflex.610477/

 

[Mike Lane]

Just bought the two items for the dogbone from strongflex.

Seems to have some good reviews from Alfa's and Jap forums. Not to much on cliosport.net.

Googled discount codes and got 5% using Alfa5 if anyone's interested. Paid 23.15 in total delivered. Powerflex is about 42+ for the same bits.

Time will tell I guess.

 

[dann2707]

Would never use anything but a polyurethane Bush for the dogbone ever again! Makes an awesome difference.

 

[Mike Lane]

That good? I have bought them because I am hoping that it's going to make my gear change feel a little bit more manly. At the moment it feels like I am shaking hands with someone with lettuce fingers...

 

[Stevie_ward90]

Mike,
Have you fitted the Bushes yet? whats your thoughts on them?
Looking at getting some myself.

 

[Mike Lane]

Hi mate. They came last Friday and I have been down in London all week then I am doing toughguy on Wolverhampton this weekend so haven't had the chance buddy.

Probably going to fit them the following weekend. Will let you know Stevie

 

[Stevie_ward90]

Hi mate. They came last Friday and I have been down in London all week then I am doing toughguy on Wolverhampton this weekend so haven't had the chance buddy.

Probably going to fit them the following weekend. Will let you know Stevie

Cheers Mike,

Good luck with the Toughguy!

 

[thedjse]

Yeah i'd like to know what you think of these when you fit them aswell matey

 

[Mike Lane]

Cheers Mike,

Good luck with the Toughguy!

Cheers lad. I think I am going to need it....

 

[Stevie_ward90]

Any Luck with the Bushes?

 

[Mike Lane]

Hi buddy. In short no.

I don't have anything to do it with in Leeds. Going to fit them a week on Friday when I go back to my dads. I have a stack of things to do.

Injectors
Coilovers
Strutbraces
Dogbones

Going to make a day of it. Will defiantly let you know.

 

[Mike Lane]

Any Luck with the Bushes?

Hi Steve.

Fitted them on Sunday and drove 150 miles back home.

Really has made a difference to the gear change. Best way of describing it is it feels a bit more meatier and less flimsy really.

Really easy to fit. Took about 20 mins.

 

[thedjse]

Does it knock pal???

 

[Mike Lane]

I haven't noticed. I had the Mrs in the car and didn't drive very spiritedly on the way back.

I had just put coilovers on that I need to adjust on the weekend before I take her out for some Sunday driving. I will update.

 

[Stevie_ward90]

sounds good, thanks for the update,
will have to purchase some.

cheers

 

[Mike Lane]

Does it knock pal???

Been out for a nice drive today. Everything feels good.

One thing that I can report is a slight (not really noticeable) vibration below 1000 rev's on idle.

Now this doesn't bother me at all as you can only hear/feel it if you look out for it.

I think it's worthwhile but obviously I have only been for two drives!

 

[Mike Lane]

sounds good, thanks for the update,
will have to purchase some.

cheers

Google a code for them or use that Alfa code that I did. I think it ended up at 22quid delivered.

They are coming from Poland so expect about a week.

 

[Mike Lane]

Just an update if anyone is interested.

Been on a couple of months. Excellent gear change but finding that the rattle on idle is slightly more than when first put on.

I don't mind it tho but if you do it's something to think about.

Mike

 

[Krarl]

Sorry to bring up an old post

But has anyone used the Strongflex lower arm bushes or bought the arb kit they sell?

Cheers


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