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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by uzz32soarer, May 8, 2012.

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  1. uzz32soarer

    uzz32soarer F1 Rookie

    Sep 9, 2006
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    Robert Hayden
    Hi guys,

    I'm currently restoring the underside of my 88 Testarossa and will be replacing all the suspension bushes.

    This could end up being an expensive little exercise as Ferrari pricing is exorbitant for bushes.

    I know that Superformance in the UK do bushes, but are other places that also offer these parts.

    I've spoken to Ferrari mechanics who tell me that various bushes can be too tight to fit and need to be linished down or the arms will distort, and some are too loose and won't have the right 'crush factor' when fitted.

    There are plenty of 20 year plus cars out there that must be being re-bushed, so what are you guys using and what is your feedback on the various options?
     
  2. BDCVG

    BDCVG Formula Junior

    Apr 9, 2007
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    I went with the Energy suspension replacements on My 328. They fit great and I couldn't tell any difference in ride quality. They may have replacements for the TR.
     
  3. uzz32soarer

    uzz32soarer F1 Rookie

    Sep 9, 2006
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    Thanks Brad and Mitch.
     
  4. ago car nut

    ago car nut F1 Veteran
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    Aug 29, 2008
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    David A.
    Are those aftermarket bushings rubber like original or polyurethane ? Poly, nylon, Teflon etc, are stiff.



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