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 mjstones
Seasoned Pro  Location: straight outta compton Registered: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 1,233 Status: Offline |
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as above, i had mine done just over a year ago. the car feels loose as f*ck at the front and was wondering how to go about solving the problem. i know they wear out quick but it seems daft they wouldn't last more than a few thousand miles.________________________________________ Never underestimate the power of De-Nile.Friday afternoon car, built in France....  306gti6.com Stickers available, pm me for details. or email MjStones83@hotmail.com Sticker Thread with pics |
 Posted 7th Jan 2010 at 03:10
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welshpug!
Capt Pedantic  Location: Bigend, Wales. Registered: 27 Mar 2007 Posts: 25,839 Status: Offline |
Post #2
depends on the roads you drive on, driving style, mileage, ride height to a certain extent, also quality of the bush material.________________________________________ need a part number? get on here - http://public.servicebox.peugeot.comBring on the Trumpets. |
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Posted 7th Jan 2010 at 03:19
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mjstones
Seasoned Pro Location: straight outta compton Registered: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 1,233 Status: Offline |
Post #3
the roads are terrible, driving style is worse, avg/high miles and lowered 30mm. i'm gonna go and assume that carl fitted decent bushes, how long before they went? the pulling/grinding/knocking is really bugging me!________________________________________ Never underestimate the power of De-Nile.Friday afternoon car, built in France.... 306gti6.com Stickers available, pm me for details. or email MjStones83@hotmail.com Sticker Thread with pics |
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Posted 7th Jan 2010 at 03:25
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mechanical_repairs
Seasoned Pro  Location: leicester Registered: 10 Jan 2005 Posts: 12,122 Status: Offline |
Post #4
Bush's i use come from Citroen so are as good as you can get really, how many miles has the car done since and when were they replaced?See what i can do for you. Carl ________________________________________ C.G.Cars of Leicester, Peugeot/Citroen/Renault specialist Tel: 01162 624498/07799 405184 WWW.CGCARSLEICESTER.CO.UK36 narborough road south, Leicester LE3 2fn MOT station now open, tests £35 with a free retest. Recovery available with a recovery unit, for those not so local jobs Also offer the loan of a free courtesy car 306 dturbo |
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Posted 7th Jan 2010 at 13:02
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro  Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #5
Have you actually looked to see if they're worn out? Your post doesn't really seem to suggest that you've looked at them.I'm still on my originals at nearly 200K but they're not exactly in A1 condition.  ________________________________________ I'm Si btw Night Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper  - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 7th Jan 2010 at 14:10
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mjstones
Seasoned Pro Location: straight outta compton Registered: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 1,233 Status: Offline |
Post #6
no i haven't looked i was just wondering cos someone suggested it could be a cause for my loose arse steering. it feels like its pushing one way then all of a sudden it'll go loose then push the other way, like the wheels and steering is made of string. between that and the constant quiet knocking/grinding it's p*ssing me right off.________________________________________ Never underestimate the power of De-Nile.Friday afternoon car, built in France.... 306gti6.com Stickers available, pm me for details. or email MjStones83@hotmail.com Sticker Thread with pics |
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Posted 7th Jan 2010 at 22:32
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #7
not touched your rear beam as of late have you?My car was awful to drive and felt loose, twitchy, any which way it wanted to go. I'd only gone and left all the beam bolts in the boot floor finger tight lol. Realised on the way to work heh. ________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 7th Jan 2010 at 23:52
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mjstones
Seasoned Pro Location: straight outta compton Registered: 16 Oct 2007 Posts: 1,233 Status: Offline |
Post #8
the rear beam just had the bushes done, but it was wandery and shit before that. that's whyi changed the bushes and mounts on the rear cos it's had new top mounts shocks and droplinks on the front last week. no difference. still steers by itself just the same.________________________________________ Never underestimate the power of De-Nile.Friday afternoon car, built in France.... 306gti6.com Stickers available, pm me for details. or email MjStones83@hotmail.com Sticker Thread with pics |
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Posted 8th Jan 2010 at 05:10
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r.a.m. 106
Junior User  Location: Ballina Registered: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 60 Status: Offline |
Post #9
quote: I'm still on my originals at nearly 200K but they're not exactly in A1 condition. Might be a good idea to get them renewed as the rubber would not be in the best of condition after that length of time. I would normally get about 7-10k out of the p bushes but i could be driving on any surface any day of the week and i usually change them twice or three time's a year. Check your tie rod as this would give a very loose feeling to the steering if it was in bad condition and would give a knocking noise. |
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Posted 9th Jan 2010 at 05:23
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chas
Seasoned Pro  Location: Warwickshire Registered: 31 Oct 2007 Posts: 1,468 Status: Offline |
Post #10
My P Bushes on the GTi-6 lasted 115k. They passed the previous MOT before that (at 95k) without fault. I went for geniune arms again.________________________________________ Ex Owner of 2000 Phase 3 306 GTi 6 China Blue - You shall be missed1974 Triumph Stag 1989 Peugeot 205 GTi 1.6 2003 Alfa Romeo 147 JTD Lusso 2005 Mondeo Ghia X 3.0 Estate LPG |
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Posted 9th Jan 2010 at 06:10
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miles
Seasoned Pro  Location: Ringwood Registered: 28 Dec 2002 Posts: 3,433 Status: Offline |
Post #11
Changed mine at a shade over 200k as they where somewhat ****** But having fitted a few set's of Pug Wishbones they have all seen well over 30k without any issues at all. ________________________________________ 306 Rallye Sptint/Race Car, 205 CTI 1.9 8v to name a fewRoad, Track and Race/Rally car preparation to your personal requirements, Full Workshop & Diagnostic Facilities New and Second parts, from Plugs to Turbo's We now also carry out Routine Servicing www.pugracing.com & FB Page, https://www.facebook.com/PugRacing Ebay; http://stores.ebay.co.uk/Pug-Racing-Shop 2012/2013/2014/2019 Class Winners at Gurston Down Speed Hillclimb & Joint overall, Class record too along the way, |
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Posted 10th Jan 2010 at 01:37
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tvrfan007
Seasoned Pro Location: In the garage Registered: 29 May 2005 Posts: 3,488 Status: Offline |
Post #12
Oh yeah mine are pretty fcuked, to the point where I wonder how they managed to pass MOT last time. I'll do them when the weather warms up a bit as i've seen how bad they are.________________________________________ I'm Si btwNight Blue VW Golf GTD Bianca LBSC Rallye - Track/Road Slag Project Thread Sparkling Silver Mini Cooper D - Super Dooper - (The other half's wheels) |
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Posted 14th Jan 2010 at 08:54
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beez_neez_gt
Seasoned Pro  Location: @ de limit of adhesion ! Registered: 14 Oct 2008 Posts: 2,916 Status: Offline |
Post #13
The bushes usually last a long time (depending on road surface's etc) and pass the mot even though they are usually past there best, and once you re-new them you will notice a good difference, obviously depends on how much they are worn in the first place.If the 306 gti6 is lowered then they tend not to last very long at all compared to the original suspension set up. If you are lowering your car in the future may I suggest to buy some of Rich W's uprated bush's, do a search for them.. ________________________________________ Pug fee`ver,Pick a Bogey, buy a Pug. Black 306 GTI 6 Standard, was 60k mileage, bargain!! Clicky: [url =http://www.306gti6.com]click here[/url] remove the space between [url & = |
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Posted 14th Jan 2010 at 19:12
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rallyestyle
Seasoned Pro  Location: London Registered: 23 Jul 2003 Posts: 14,990 Status: Offline |
Post #14
Im on 85k and still the orginal bushes. Has been lowered 35-40mm since 55k. Will shove some new ones on eventually but it handles just fine at the mo  ________________________________________ Just Drive It |
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Posted 14th Jan 2010 at 20:05
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