Flo-flex poly bushes

[scotty]

Just seen them on eBay,was wondering if anyone has tried them? Was going to get a full set for my mk2 escort

[silverstreak]

I got whole set on mine     :thumbsup:    

[SmokeEm]

I found them to be very inferior to superflex bushes. You get what you pay for IMHO with polys

[scotty]

Silverstreak how do you find them? They still alright? Have you done many miles on them?

SmokEM yeah I know what your saying,just fort I would put it out there to see if anyone else has had any probs with them.

I hardly do any miles,I wonder if they will be alright on mine :-/

[Mgentry90]

What are the black ones they look great but could be a part of super flex

[YOUNGY]

i would'nt use them again don't fit properly used them on my cortina but put superflex on the escort what a difference and yes you get what you pay for.

[silverstreak]

im very pleased with them no bodyroll anymore handling very good      :thumbsup:  

[Tall paul]

The flo-flex ones are ok for what they cost but I would put the extra penny's towards the super flex ones or power flex ones, do it once, and forgot about it.

[Danish]

My Mk3 Cortina had orange Flo-flex on the rear end and they were OK. They fit reasonably easy and they are somewhere between original rubber and Superflex in firmness.

 

But when I rebuilt it I changed for Super-flex, the fit is better, but they do cost a lot more.

[silverstreak]

ive got orange flo flex ones

[SmokeEm]

^^^ yes u have & they are shite

[silverstreak]

:nerner:             :nerner:  

[SmokeEm]

Each to their own...

[CortinaLover1971]

Interesting debate! I've yet to purchase for the MkV but Powerflex appears the choice.....do it once is my motto too.

 

Do I do everything or just some elements....is it too firm if the whole cars done? Where's cheapest for Powerflex and do they do a whole kit or is it individual item purchase for a MkV Cortina?

 

Need to order soon as cars back in a few weeks from welders.

 

Ta

Richard

[Tall paul]

You may have to use power flex and superflex as they both don't do all the bushes if that makes sense.

[SmokeEm]

Paul fitted both Superflex & Powerflex throughout my car and I wouldn't say it's too firm. Handles like a dream and I shouldn't ever need to change one again.

[Tall paul]

As above

[CortinaLover1971]

Paul - Can you recall which you put where?

 

I have looked at both but a list would be really helpful and save me lots of time!

 

Thank for your input and advice......last time it came out in the road in 1997 I couldn't believe how poor it drove compared to a 'modern' car. It certainly needs some help!

[mk2xflow]

superflex fit and forget ,that's all

[scotty]

Cheers for all your feed back on this guys,after reading this and a few reviews on the net,I'm going for the superflex ones

[SmokeEm]

Good choice mate. Those that fit the orange stuff are happy to save money BUT are the 1st to moan when something isn't right....

[Tall paul]

If I remember rightly they where super flex in all the rear voids, I left the arb ones as they where ok. Then super flex in lower front arms, power flex in upper, arb fronts where ok so left them too. Super flex link rods and the same in the tie bars.

[CortinaLover1971]

If I remember rightly they where super flex in all the rear voids, I left the arb ones as they where ok. Then super flex in lower front arms, power flex in upper, arb fronts where ok so left them too. Super flex link rods and the same in the tie bars.

Cheers.

 

I'll try and order some then as the cars coming back in the next few weeks from the welder and it's the next big job.

[SmokeEm]

Cost a pretty penny but worth it IMHO

[DT36]

Started fitting yellow poly sports at 7pm tonight and failed. One side off in 30 mins, but by 10pm I still couldn't get the cross member bolt in.

Really tight to fit and had to jack the TCA in, even with fairy.

Round 2 tomorrow...