Technical Suspension bushes

[Yaninnya]

Who knows where I can buy nylon bushes for CC?

Cinquecento Racing (gues what engine?)

 

[HP]

Got Powerflex Polyurethane ones on my cinq, would they be ok?

Pete.
Cinq sporting 1242cc
Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group
Clubcento

 

[Yaninnya]

Did they have all bushes for CC in offer? Some time ago they had only bushes for front wishbones. Which colour you have? how is handling with Powerflex? Is it much better?

Cinquecento Racing (gues what engine?)

 

[HP]

Handling isn't really much different with the purple Powerflex bushes. I changed them as the old ones were worn out and rattling.

You can get both front and rear sets now, the rear ones are a recent addition.

Pete.
Cinq sporting 1242cc
Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group
Clubcento

 

[Yaninnya]

I forgot about anti-roll bar. Did Powerflex has bushes for it? AFAIK they can prepare any bush which they have in catalogue in each colours (stifness).

Cinquecento Racing (gues what engine?)

 

[HP]

Don't know - they don't actually list the CC rears on the website either, but they do sell them - look like Fiat Uno parts to me that just happen to fit.

Pete.
Cinq sporting 1242cc
Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group
Clubcento

 

[Yaninnya]

O.K.! Thanks! I will cotact them.

Cinquecento Racing (gues what engine?)

 

[shnowzy]

just seen a site called superflex.co.uk they way cheaper than powerflex but they are made from the same material but will have to measure old ones first and see the universal parts bit of web site i know where im getting mine from

 

[bad_boy_racer]

I'm fitting powerflex rear bushes atm - TOTAL CU*T TO FIT - "our bushes can always be fitted by hand - no presses required" - my ass!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Spent whole of last weekend in the rain trying to get them to fit! grrrrrrr...
[!][!][!][!][!][!][!]
Matt



Better be worth it!

"No it's not a custard"

 

[surfin_fella]

can someone help me with an idea how to fit? thanks

Sie
Black 96P Cinq Sporting
OMP Strut Brace, GSR F1i Induction, Pioneer ICE

 

[HP]

bad boy - have you taken the sleeve out from the old bush? Powerflex's description is about right.

Sie -
clamp brake line and undo.
Remove rear arm.
Pull/cut/extract rubbers from old bushes.
Hacksaw slot in sleeve from old bush to release the compression in the hole, taking care not to cut into the arm.
Grease and pop new bushes in.
Refit arm.
Reconnect brakes and bleed system.
Job's a teacake.

Pete.
1242cc cinq,turbo cinq,Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group,Clubcento

 

[surfin_fella]

cheers Pete, sounds do-able! any reference for Haynes to help in my understanding?

Sie
Black 96P Cinq Sporting
OMP Strut Brace, GSR F1i Induction, Pioneer ICE

 

[HP]

well, Haynes tell you how to take the arm off, but not the bushes. If you decide to go for it, could assist if you like.

Pete.
1242cc cinq,turbo cinq,Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group,Clubcento

 

[surfin_fella]

Cheers Pete. Will probably get the suspension kit+bushes at the same time and take a trip upto 'Boro

Sie
Black 96P Cinq Sporting
OMP Strut Brace, GSR F1i Induction, Pioneer ICE

 

[largeinnit]

did u get the bushes replaced? I've got squeaking probs on my punto elx and I believe it most likely the bushes, but im told replacing the bushes involves taking off the axle, wheels, brakes and then pressing the new ones in, so quite a lot of labour.

Fiat said around £130 + vat to do bushes, but may get away with greasing the suspension.

How much did it cost u?

 

[surfin_fella]

got the bushes through. gonna do them this weekend then I'll let you know how it goes

Sie
Black 96P Cinq Sporting
OMP Strut Brace, GSR F1i Induction, Pioneer ICE

 

[bad_boy_racer]

o - I didn't use nething resembling a hacksaw - you'd think they'd tell you that in the destructions. What happens if you fit them without taking the sleeve out first? - must say tho, couldn't see any sleeve. Got them in eventually - so squashed they sorta spewed outta the end, which ment getting them in the arm was also very hard. Took the arm off the car and got 'em in. Car is STILL on axel stands now, but rear suspension is all assembled and bloodly hell is it hard if you tray and push the rear down!
Can't wait till I have a go!
Matt

"No it's not a custard"
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[HP]

sadly the bushes will be over compressed if you left the sleeve in.

Pete.
1242cc cinq,turbo cinq,Cinqs&Seis Yahoo group,Clubcento

 

[ShaggyD]

Hi Forum, good place you've got here

I did the bushes job for my friend & it was a *[!]*. I've now got a few companies involved & I'm selling reconditioned arms to save you guys the swearing. Or if you like swearing I'm also selling the bushes on their own. Check me out at www.feeat.com.

I have a problem though, I can't find enough old arms on scrapyards to build up a decent stock. Does anyone have any or know of any scrapyards with cinq's on them. Somewhere in the area between Norwich, Cardiff, London & Birmingham would be best [8D]

Fixitagaintomorrow please could you add my website to your 'funny noises' sticky? Thanks.

 

[bad_boy_racer]

So if they are overcompressed - what happens?
Cheers,
Matt

"No it's not a custard"
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97 P Cinq Sporting~Yellow~vAD Turbocharged~Dump Valve~Lowered 40mm Spax Kit~Powerflex Bushes~Smoothed All Round~Momo Steering Wheel~Sony HU~Infinity 6x9's~10" Vibe Active Sub