Nylatron bushings ?

[280i]

My car has never been as precise feeling as it should be. Previous owner installed some sort of red polyurethane bushings but they seem a bit soft to me. Has anyone installed Nylatron bushings on their car? I am very much chasing that direct feel that I believe should be on my car (car already has alloy steering mounts).
Any thoughts would be appreciated. (car is a 1971 vixen 2500)

or as an alternative I would also entertain some urethane ones that can be obtained in a hard durometer rating.

Edited by 280i on Monday 6th February 18:19

[Slow M]

You can make a mold and form your own. Urethane comes in component form, to different durometer specification. Machinists can turn down nylatron or nylon, but look for something that is resistant to automotive lubricants and gasoline, as well as UV. Additionally, when people go with nylon, or carsan, or any of the harder plastics, they typically source material with molybdenum disulfide, that acts as a bearing lubricant, and reduces binding and squeaking.

As the action is not simply a parallel displacement of upper and lower, you'll want to allow for some flexibility. I think you should consult with Mr. Venn or Mr. Reuben, as they likely have more experience, with these, than anybody else near you.

Best regards,
Bernard.

[tvrmk363]

Take a look at the mounts on the rear swing arms. Big bushing there, and when bad does all kinds of bad things.
IF you have poly in some places but not others that could cause an issue. I just did poly on my 350i and it made a wonderful difference to the handling along with a 4 wheel alignment.

[tvrmk363]

Pardon me, saw your name and didn't catch the car type.
The other thing to check is that the bosses that the bushings go into could be cracked. Had some of that on my 2500. They tend to expand when force is put on them.

[Fiscracer]

Nylatron will make it incredibly harsh on a road car. It will also risk chassis damage as all the road shocks will be transferred to the chassis

There are different 'hardnesses' of polyurethane bushes. Talk to Chris Witor. You can use up to shore 95

[Slow M]

Remembered another material people use. Delrin.

Best regards,
Bernard.