- Which Silent Blocks would you choose and why? If im not mistaking there are two brands, PowerFlex and SuperFlex. - Is there some diagram of where those silent block are located so i can get an idea of where is what?
genik, You have a series 2 MINI, an R56? You should put the year and model of your MINI in your signature. Anyway, Superflex doesn't make bushings (Silent Blocks) for series 2 MINIs. Powerflex does make bushings for series 2 MINIs. Here is their webpage, it has a chart with the location of the bushings. MINI MINI Cooper (Gen 2) Performance Suspension Bushings From what I've read, the original rubber bushings wear out relatively quickly. Powerflex bushings have a lifetime warranty, I've heard nothing but good about them.
Thanks Dave, regarding the bad things that PowerFlex might cause, i was told that the car becomes stiffer and harder on bumps, therefore sacrificing the soft and ease of cruising and also being harder doesn't absorb the tension of road bumps so it kinda transfers all those forces towards the suspension similar parts of the car. (sorry, cant find the appropriate words to describe, but u get the point i figure :wink: )
I ran the Powerflex LCA bushings in my daily driver for years. Zero negatives, IMO. Did not add any significant NVH. Upgraded to the black (race) version in my new build. Still no issues. But the new car is like driving a brick, on purpose.
Thanx for the info but i must admit that the word, "brick" kinda scares me, and im not sure if i really want this on bumpy roads! Other than the black series, is there something less stiff?
My point is, even the black bushings don't really create tons of NVH. My car is setup very stiff all over, and it's very comfortable (for what it is) but is no longer a daily driver. The normal PURPLE Powerflex bushings that everyone uses are plenty comfortable for a daily driver, and improve steering responsiveness dramatically.
And the purple make turn-in much more direct than OEM. And virtually eliminate toe changes under acceleration and braking, making steering more predictable and stable. Everyday driving on the street feels not much different. Hard cornering at speed on the track, mountains, autocross course, etc. is noticeably improved.
Would you say that the purple compared to the OEM makes the car drive like a brick (as you said very nicely)?
genik, buy the dam things. I can't tell a ride difference and they last longer then the OEM ones. I promise you will be glad you installed them.
I am glad you asked! The glue on the purple box is the normal sniffing type glue. While the glue on the black box is a modified hallucinogenic. It is really a personal preference.
Ok so how do you guys think i should get this organised in what to purchase? I mean there are many parts, which ones should i buy, there must be at least 5or6 each for front or rear, right?
You over think this stuff! Buy the parts you car needs and put them on. Its that simple. Now stop asking and go buy the parts and install them. You have all the information you need.