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Topic: midolyne bushings
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 01-23-2006 03:25 AM
 
what can you say about midolyne bushings? they say they give your car good handling with a comfortable ride. does the product live up to what it is advertising?
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bifs66
Gearhead Posts: 313
From: Maryland
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-23-2006 02:25 PM
I put them (from Canadian Mustang) in the Fastback's suspension over four years ago as I didn't want to hear any squeeks from Poly-type bushings. They appear "stock" looking and there have been no squeeks.------------------
Bernie Frank
66 Fastback restomod (12.8 @ 112mph)
85 GT (preserved)
2000 SVT CONTOUR
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 01-23-2006 09:15 PM
how about the handling? was it better than stock? thanks.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-24-2006 09:49 AM
Since they are basically supposed to handle the same as poly bushings, which I have on one of my cars, I can say yes. They will make the handling a little tighter. (I haven't installed poly strut rod bushing, 'cos they're not recommended.)
But I don't think they're right for Philippine roads, and I'm now going back to rubber.
In seven years in the Philippines, the only time I appreciated really tightening up the suspension and steering on my 68 was when they resurfaced a section of the South Super Highway in tarmac. Everywhere else it's too tight / stiff.
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bifs66
Gearhead Posts: 313
From: Maryland
Registered: Apr 2000
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posted 01-24-2006 05:26 PM
Unfortunately, I can't say if the handling was improved as I never drove the car (it was a basket case) before the 10 yr. restoration. In addition to all new suspension components, it has 600# front springs, 5 leaf rear springs, KYB shocks, HD sway bar, Shelby drop, and 16:1 manual steering. All I can say is that it's stiff and tight. How much of that is due to the midolyne bushings is anybody's guess. ------------------
66 Fastback restomod (12.8 @ 112mph)
85 GT (preserved)
2000 SVT CONTOUR
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 01-24-2006 10:18 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastback68:
Since they are basically supposed to handle the same as poly bushings, which I have on one of my cars, I can say yes. They will make the handling a little tighter. (I haven't installed poly strut rod bushing, 'cos they're not recommended.)
But I don't think they're right for Philippine roads, and I'm now going back to rubber.
In seven years in the Philippines, the only time I appreciated really tightening up the suspension and steering on my 68 was when they resurfaced a section of the South Super Highway in tarmac. Everywhere else it's too tight / stiff.
so you don't recommend midolyne bushings especially on manila roads? i'm also from the philippines. you think rubber is more adaptable to manila roads? thanks.
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 01-24-2006 10:34 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastback68:
Since they are basically supposed to handle the same as poly bushings, which I have on one of my cars, I can say yes. They will make the handling a little tighter. (I haven't installed poly strut rod bushing, 'cos they're not recommended.)
But I don't think they're right for Philippine roads, and I'm now going back to rubber.
In seven years in the Philippines, the only time I appreciated really tightening up the suspension and steering on my 68 was when they resurfaced a section of the South Super Highway in tarmac. Everywhere else it's too tight / stiff.
so you don't recommend midolyne bushings especially on manila roads? i'm from the philippines also. you think rubber is the most adaptable to philippine roads? thanks.
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4511
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 01-24-2006 10:44 PM
I know you're from the Philippines - I'm the guy who introduced you to M&M  Yes, when in the Philippines, use rubber. The problem is that all the suppliers I use in Manila have run out of bushings for Mustangs and don't seem interested in restocking.
Here's a tip: for the front leaf spring bushings, buy Chevy bushings from Solid in Pasay, and cut them. They're a little long.
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mikel3891
Gearhead Posts: 111
From: philippines
Registered: Sep 2005
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posted 01-25-2006 03:18 AM
you still remember me.  are there still parts in solid pasay for a 9" limited slip diff. i have a big jerk at the rear after travelling about 1 mile. it's like being bumped at the rear. don't know if it is the diff or the brakes.
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