View Full Version : Powerflex LCAB's = Awesome!
Mr. M3
07-29-2007, 03:37 PM
I just installed the centered powerflex front lower control arm bushings and took the car for a test drive. These are just simply a great piece of engineering! The steering is more responsive, actually less NHV than OEM bushings, and better handling, especially under heavy braking where the OEM bushings tend to flex and change suspension geometry. Very satisfied with the results :D.
libravcs
07-29-2007, 03:42 PM
Must be a new design. The set I had 6 months ago ripped out on a gentle street driving 3 weeks after installing them. Good to see they've changed them up a bit to improve them though mate!
bluemoon2222
07-29-2007, 05:08 PM
I have the slightly older version (black ones) and have zero problems with them. Response is great and I very happy with them. Been on my car for a few months now.
M52 POWER!
07-29-2007, 05:42 PM
I have the purple/black ones "new style" I believe and have been very happy with them. Must be atleast 1+ yr now and just inspected the underbody a few days ago and found them looking as good as new :P
JPs325i
07-30-2007, 07:48 AM
Mine are in the mail! Looking forward to this upgrade/replacement...
M Powr'd
07-30-2007, 09:52 AM
I've got a set in my garage, but haven't installed them yet. I'm thinking about doing that this weekend, just a little hesitant about the job...heard it's a real PITA!
Mr. M3
07-30-2007, 10:34 AM
Pretty easy job actually. The only thing you need to worry about is pressing the old bushing out and putting the new one in. It helps if you have an extra set of LCA lollipops sitting around, so you can do the pressing before hand. Only took me 20 mins to install.
erobinson
07-30-2007, 11:55 AM
Must be a new design. The set I had 6 months ago ripped out on a gentle street driving 3 weeks after installing them. Good to see they've changed them up a bit to improve them though mate!
No offense, but thus far, everyone this has happened to seems to have installed them backwards. My guess is they "popped out" on you?
erobinson
07-30-2007, 11:56 AM
Pretty easy job actually. The only thing you need to worry about is pressing the old bushing out and putting the new one in. It helps if you have an extra set of LCA lollipops sitting around, so you can do the pressing before hand. Only took me 20 mins to install.
How many of us keep spare LCA brackets? I mean, yea that would be very convenient, but what a random part to have extras of lol.
Mr. M3
07-30-2007, 05:04 PM
I have three extra sets actually :D. My roommate and fellow track racer wrecked his car so we have his old parts just lying around. Need one?
Maj.Malfunction
07-30-2007, 05:43 PM
I have three extra sets actually :D. My roommate and fellow track racer wrecked his car so we have his old parts just lying around. Need one?
I think we have 2 pair left...1 has some offset M3 bushings in em the other brand new OEM centered. I went with the solid treehouse racing bushings...I love them.
Eric98Sedan
07-30-2007, 05:53 PM
I'll take the brand new centered's....
Mr. M3
07-30-2007, 07:18 PM
pm me if interested
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