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Watts linkage bushes
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 8:12 am
by Bruce
Hello.
I require a set of standard watts linkage (4) bushes for my 75. These are no longer available from Alfa UK and I do not want poly bushes. Any idea where I can obtain some??
Posted: Wed Mar 14, 2007 2:30 pm
by x-rad
I think IAP or " Bruces parts bin" (both in USA) still sells regular bushes???
Whay don't you want poly?
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 7:17 am
by Bruce
IMHO they transmit (for a road car) road noise and are not compliant, i.e too hard.
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 8:32 am
by DaveH
They can be harsh, for sure.
Thing is though, you're talking about the Watts pivots. A bit different to other suspension pick-up points in terms of vibration transmission. If there's one place you can use poly without compromising comfort, it's here.
My '6 has poly on all 5 Watts pivots and on the DeDion apex. I can't say that there was any deterioration in NVH.
If I were you, I'd call Andy at Performatek and get his take on it.
Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:23 pm
by Paul Bird
Hi, I think there are some original bushes on ebay.com at the moment in Australia.
Paul UK.
GTV6 3.0L
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2007 5:11 am
by firefox
Use the poly ones where you can. The stock Alfa bushes are crap because they are as old as the car an tent to fail faster. I use poly bushes everywhere and I don't have any vibration. The only vibration i've got was from bad tyres. I changed them and all the vibration was gone.
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:09 am
by Mats
DaveH wrote:
My '6 has poly on all 5 Watts pivots and on the DeDion apex. I can't say that there was any deterioration in NVH.
Ditto.
Very crisp handling too. Recommended upgrade. It works because there is not much rotation in the bushings, I know there has been problems in positions where they need to rotate alot and take large loads, like control arm fixing points.
Posted: Fri Mar 23, 2007 1:25 pm
by Greg Gordon
I agree with all these guys. The GTV6 suspension is not like that on your dad's old MG. Poly bushings will not cause a noticeable decrease in comfort. They are one of the few true no compromises upgrades.
Greg,
www.hiperformancestore.com
Original diameters of front and rear anti roll bars
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 6:26 am
by Saughassy
Hello!
Anybody knows about the original diameters of front and real anti roll bars on my 75 America? I would like to buy some poly stuff
Thanks,
Peter
Posted: Tue Mar 27, 2007 11:25 pm
by tImBoWe
Poly convert here too.
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 1:00 am
by Bruce
OK I have ordered a set. If they are cr@p I will have to come to Sweden and kill Mat.
Posted: Wed Mar 28, 2007 4:06 am
by Mats
I'll be waiting...
