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Old 08-13-2012, 07:25 PM
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Hi all,

Just wanted to report back my findings with my newly installed polyurethane bushes on my front thrust arms, or otherwise known as 'front tension strut'.

Just a li'l spill on the situation: I recently changed my front axles and while I was there I thought I'd see how the above OEM bushes were doing. Not doing too well. I replaced them 12k miles ago and they were beginning to split again, so I decided to go with the polyurethane alternatives.

Well, all I can say is WOW! What a difference!!!! It feels like a new car, the steering is so tight I don't think I've ever been in a car where the steering has felt so solid. Just feels exactly how you think it should feel!

Light shimmy at speeds: GONE!
Steering wheel wobble when braking or going over small bumps: ERADICATED!
The thought and feeling you have in your mind that 'there's something wrong here-it just doesn't feel right': DISAPPEARED!

To say I'm pleased with the results would be an understatement.

As for the increased harshness of ride/handling people (myself included) might ponder about, let me dispell those thoughts for you right now! I also changed the front AND rear anti-roll bar bushes for polyurethane too, and yes its firmer, but not harsh in any way shape or form.

My verdict: FWIW, I wish I would have replaced the bushes with polyurethane ones MUCH sooner than the 4+ years it has taken

Oh, I almost forgot to mention, these results are without the necessary wheel alignment-I'll be getting around to it next week. To improve/perfect this further will be some icing on an already extremely impressive cake!

Had mine installed last September, the difference is unbelievable, they will outlast the car...lol!!! As you said, those complaining/worrying harshness need not worry, I'll be buying their other products in the near future, here's a link to a great thread on installing their products.

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...mbup::thumbup:
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