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  1. Metalman

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    #2 Metalman, Apr 11, 2016
    I will remain silent on these blocks....
     
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    #3 Dave.0, Apr 11, 2016
    You can't afford the parts and won't pay to have it done so all answers will be a waste of time.
     
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    #4 DneprDave, Apr 11, 2016
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    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.
     
  4. genik

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    #5 genik, Apr 11, 2016
    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: )
     
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    #6 BlimeyCabrio, Apr 12, 2016
    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.
     
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    #7 genik, Apr 12, 2016
    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?
     
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    #8 BlimeyCabrio, Apr 12, 2016
    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.
     
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    #9 genik, Apr 12, 2016
    What more or less does one get if he uses the Purple compared to the OEM?
     
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    #10 MCS02, Apr 12, 2016
    OEM will not last.
     
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    #11 BlimeyCabrio, Apr 12, 2016
    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.
     
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    #12 genik, Apr 12, 2016
    Would you say that the purple compared to the OEM makes the car drive like a brick (as you said very nicely)?
     
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    #13 MCS02, Apr 13, 2016
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    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.
     
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    #14 Metalman, Apr 13, 2016
    Is there a difference in the boxes? Purple vs Black?
     
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    #15 MCS02, Apr 13, 2016
    Yes!
     
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    #16 Metalman, Apr 13, 2016
    I forgot... Different glue....:eek:
     
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    #17 MCS02, Apr 13, 2016
    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. :D
     
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    #18 genik, Apr 14, 2016
    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?
     
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    #19 MCS02, Apr 14, 2016
    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.
     
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    #20 BlimeyCabrio, Apr 14, 2016
    Step 1: Cut a hole in a box.
     
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    #21 DneprDave, Apr 14, 2016
    I will install Powerflex bushings as needed, when the original bushings wear out.
    I won't just change them out just to change them out, I wore out my run flat tires before I bought new non run flats.
     
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