I have not been that discerning with respect to the different grades of
bushings. I
bought "red" throughout, and found that the suspension stays better in place
than with
the worn rubber. New rear springs helped, too. And I'll add a panhard bar
when I get
around to engineering and designing what I want. Harshness I don't mind at
all, and I
doubt the miles and use we put on this car will cause component wear to be a
big issue.
"Robert E. Shlafer" wrote:
> Well, Jim....
>
> The rubber ones are softer and allow for
> more "flex" and are therefore easier on
> the suspension and body at the expense
> of "tighter" handling.
>
> However, an offlist discussion with David
> reveals his are prothane as opposed to
> polyurethane. What the difference(s) are
> between the two (if any), I do not currently
> know but I am checking into this further.
>
> I am currently using offset nylatron upper
> bushings in the FRONT end for a little negative camber. Having used poly
>before
> in this application on previous Spridgets, I can vouch for the nylontron seem
>softer.
> For sure, they are free of "creaking" and
> are soundless, unlike my experiences with
> the poly-type preceeding.
>
> David also advises the prothane types come
> in 3 different hardnesses, by color. Blue, orange and red were mentioned I
>believe.
>
> I will check into this with Jon Peters of Sports & Classics and get back to
>the list
> with any information I can gather on the
> foregoing. May not be 'til Monday afternoon though. Got a starting problem
> with the GTi which must be addressed today first, before I get on to other
> activities today.
>
> Once again it is about 7F out there this
> morning...winter bites the big one! :(
>
> Cap'n Bob
> '60 Frog
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