I know we always talk about replacing the fronts with these, does anyone have the actual part#?

31 12 2 226 528

What do you think of the pheonix motorsport bushes?

i believe the x5 bushings are better.. most of the guys on the m5boards use the hd x5 bushings..

i believe the x5 bushings are better.. most of the guys on the m5boards use the hd x5 bushings..

Stick with Phoenix Motorsport or M5 for E31.

Stick with Phoenix Motorsport or M5 for E31.

im not sure whats the best for the e31, i was just commenting on what the m5 guys are using...

I don't think anybody's tried x5 bushings on e31. I do know that Phoenix Motorsport designed E31 bushings based upon the M5 bushings. They are essentially, from my understanding, improved M5 bushings. Interesting info about the X5 bushings though. I assume that they're harder or less flexible than m5 bushings?

Cheers

I don't think anybody's tried x5 bushings on e31. I do know that Phoenix Motorsport designed E31 bushings based upon the M5 bushings. They are essentially, from my understanding, improved M5 bushings. Interesting info about the X5 bushings though. I assume that they're harder or less flexible than m5 bushings?

Cheers

yup they are the same type of rubber thats used in the e39/m5 bushings, but there is just more of it in the bushing, they say it makes the ride a bit harder, but mainly i believe they were looking for improved longevity of the bushings..

let me see if i can find the thread, iirc there were a few on this topic @ the m5board.com

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http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/69238-installing-x5-bushings-also-crevier-sucks.html?highlight=x5+bushings

personally i'd go with the Phoenix Motorsport ones. After all they were designed as an improvement with the e31 in mind.

i want a e31 =/

Don't do it, You'll get sick of all the attention and the mountain of questions to answer.-)

Don't do it, You'll get sick of all the attention and the mountain of questions to answer.-)

well im thinking of selling off my last 3000gt, i would love to turbo a early 840.

mountain of questions you say? your selling me on the car more.. i love to solve puzzles :D

seems like a great weekend/play car!

if anyone comes across a obc I 840 or 850 with a blown engine or bad trans let me know!!

If you get a chance, Don't drive one, That's all it takes to close the deal!!! Seriously smooth.

i got to drive a 95 850/6 a few years back, ive never had so much fun in a na car!

Go for an 8! There's nothing like it!

The v8 is best supercharged. The v12 prefers 2 turbos.

Go for an 8! There's nothing like it!

The v8 is best supercharged. The v12 prefers 2 turbos.

I know, but i want to take a rare (1649 in the us) and then drop i a 6mt in it and tt it, make it one off...

there are too many s/ced m62, but how many tt m60s are there?

I know we always talk about replacing the fronts with these, does anyone have the actual part#?

Man im sorry for totally thread jacking you =/

No worry's, brother. That's what happens when people get passionate about what they love :).

p.s. Thank, Tom!

i believe the x5 bushings are better.. most of the guys on the m5boards use the hd x5 bushings..

The X5 bushing will not fit either the E34 M5 OR the E31. X5 bushings have an outside diameter of 66mm whereas the E31/M5 arm takes a 55mm bush. Additionally, the X5 bush is 76mm wide and the E31/M5 has a bush gap of 58mm.
So absolutely NO WAY will the X5 bushes fit the E31.

8Tech.

yup they are the same type of rubber thats used in the e39/m5 bushings, but there is just more of it in the bushing, they say it makes the ride a bit harder, but mainly i believe they were looking for improved longevity of the bushings..

let me see if i can find the thread, iirc there were a few on this topic @ the m5board.com

edit:

http://www.m5board.com/vbulletin/e39-m5-e52-z8-discussion/69238-installing-x5-bushings-also-crevier-sucks.html?highlight=x5+bushings

This is an E39 M5, the E31 takes E34 M5 bushes.

8Tech.

^^^Thanks for the clarification. It's good to keep our parts spec info correct on the public fora.

Hell yeah, I'm starting to have alot of extra parts lying around like Tom :).

The X5 bushing will not fit either the E34 M5 OR the E31. X5 bushings have an outside diameter of 66mm whereas the E31/M5 arm takes a 55mm bush. Additionally, the X5 bush is 76mm wide and the E31/M5 has a bush gap of 58mm.
So absolutely NO WAY will the X5 bushes fit the E31.

8Tech.

This is an E39 M5, the E31 takes E34 M5 bushes.

8Tech.

sorry when i saw m5 in the first post i assumed the e39... my bad =/

I have had a good exeprience with powerflex bushes as they are easy to fit and they last long. Also are priced well.

How long have you had them? Where did you fit them? Just curious, They will be my next move on Bushings as well, Thanks!

Marv, 8tech may chime in here, but iirc a client has had them on for 20k+ over rough terrain to test...... no issues, and that was months ago. If you get a good 35k out of these with no problems it's a great product. The ease of install makes it a no brainer.

Good enough, Thank you!