Found a good source of Febi Bilstein rear donut bushes:

http://www.vauxhallworldparts.com/partsearch/partdetail.php?partid=857

Just over 30 quid a delivered a pair!

Are they the ones that fit just in front of rear wheel?

Can you make a judgement on the ones on mine, as reckon they are 'past their best' ::)

Good find!! had a look and some of the gear is very reasonable pricewise!! where are they anyone know?

and added to the maint guide  :y

TheBoy wrote on 11. Mar 2010 at 19:37:

Are they the ones that fit just in front of rear wheel? Can you make a judgement on the ones on mine, as reckon they are 'past their best' ::)

fairly easy decission that one ::)

Where i ordered mines from  :y along with FB wishbones and loads of other bits

Nice Mark :y That will be one of the next jobs on mine i think ::)

Omegatoy wrote on 11. Mar 2010 at 19:50:

Good find!! had a look and some of the gear is very reasonable pricewise!! where are they anyone know?

Here - http://www.vauxhallworldparts.com/contact/generalemail.php

Grays - Essex.

Yes, excellent prices and they also do the wishbone bushes etc to.

The parts have arrived, nicely made (as you would expect!)

Fitted these last night....all went in very nicely and they looked the same as the original items to.

So far so good!

I'm waiting on a set from them . Did they fit OK and anything to add to the " How To " in the maint. guide section ?
Don

Olympia5776 wrote on 17. Mar 2010 at 14:00:

I'm waiting on a set from them . Did they fit OK and anything to add to the " How To " in the maint. guide section ? Don

Fitted pretty easily.....my tips.

Remove the old bush with a claw hammer, this requires much swearing and standing on the hammer handle!

Remove the rubber upper cup (it lifts out)

For insertion, place a small piece of wood between the trailing arm and floor pan.

A bit of soap around the bush.

Get the orientation right

I then used the jack to push the bush in....and it went all the way in first shot.

Drop the jack again and re-fit the upper rubber.
Re-fit the plate.

Thanks  :y

got it down to half hour a side..?

chrisgixer wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:06:

got it down to half hour a side..?

When are you free? ;)

Mine a creaking nicely. ::)

Kevin

Kevin Wood wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:27:

chrisgixer wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:06: got it down to half hour a side..? When are you free? ;) Mine a creaking nicely. ::) Kevin

Mine too ;D ;D

could this be a donut bushes party ;)

Kevin Wood wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:27:

chrisgixer wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:06: got it down to half hour a side..? When are you free? ;) Mine a creaking nicely. ::) Kevin

ooh i'm not sure about touching admins cars after the last effort....  :( ;) :)

your place or mine? ...that kingfisher still makes my mouth water. :-*

chrisgixer wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 18:08:

Kevin Wood wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:27: chrisgixer wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:06: got it down to half hour a side..? When are you free? ;) Mine a creaking nicely. ::) Kevin ooh i'm not sure about touching admins cars after the last effort....  :( ;) :) your place or mine? ...that kingfisher still makes my mouth water. :-*

That's all right, I'm a global moderator. :P

I guess my place would be easiest. Before the garage fills up too much with immobilised bits of Westfield, I suppose.

I think the next couple of weekends might be a bit busy though. Will see.

Kevin

SP_3.2 wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:52:

Kevin Wood wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:27: chrisgixer wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:06: got it down to half hour a side..? When are you free? ;) Mine a creaking nicely. ::) Kevin Mine too ;D ;D could this be a donut bushes party ;)

Sounds like a winner that steve mine have been on for 10 years that i know of so mite do mine when i get the chance or if there is going to be a dount part depending on were and when i can wait. ;D ;D

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 11. Mar 2010 at 17:45:

Found a good source of Febi Bilstein rear donut bushes: http://www.vauxhallworldparts.com/partsearch/partdetail.php?partid=857 Just over 30 quid a delivered a pair!

Had this site in my fav's for a bit now but must say never ordered anything from them have come close a few times.  They have things on offer now and then as well which is nice.

gstylebaby wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 18:37:

SP_3.2 wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:52: Kevin Wood wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:27: chrisgixer wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 17:06: got it down to half hour a side..? When are you free? ;) Mine a creaking nicely. ::) Kevin Mine too ;D ;D could this be a donut bushes party ;) Sounds like a winner that steve mine have been on for 10 years that i know of so mite do mine when i get the chance or if there is going to be a dount part depending on were and when i can wait. ;D ;D

Sounds like a plan ;) ;) Would be nice to meet up again Lee been a long time :y

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 17. Mar 2010 at 14:44:

Olympia5776 wrote on 17. Mar 2010 at 14:00: I'm waiting on a set from them . Did they fit OK and anything to add to the " How To " in the maint. guide section ? Don Fitted pretty easily.....my tips. Remove the old bush with a claw hammer, this requires much swearing and standing on the hammer handle! Remove the rubber upper cup (it lifts out) For insertion, place a small piece of wood between the trailing arm and floor pan. A bit of soap around the bush. Get the orientation right I then used the jack to push the bush in....and it went all the way in first shot. Drop the jack again and re-fit the upper rubber. Re-fit the plate.

I'm glad you're now an expert in these............. ;)

TheBoy wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 23:35:

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 17. Mar 2010 at 14:44: Olympia5776 wrote on 17. Mar 2010 at 14:00: I'm waiting on a set from them . Did they fit OK and anything to add to the " How To " in the maint. guide section ? Don Fitted pretty easily.....my tips. Remove the old bush with a claw hammer, this requires much swearing and standing on the hammer handle! Remove the rubber upper cup (it lifts out) For insertion, place a small piece of wood between the trailing arm and floor pan. A bit of soap around the bush. Get the orientation right I then used the jack to push the bush in....and it went all the way in first shot. Drop the jack again and re-fit the upper rubber. Re-fit the plate. I'm glad you're now an expert in these............. ;)

me too  ;D ;D ;D

Jimbob wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 09:25:

TheBoy wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 23:35: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 17. Mar 2010 at 14:44: Olympia5776 wrote on 17. Mar 2010 at 14:00: I'm waiting on a set from them . Did they fit OK and anything to add to the " How To " in the maint. guide section ? Don Fitted pretty easily.....my tips. Remove the old bush with a claw hammer, this requires much swearing and standing on the hammer handle! Remove the rubber upper cup (it lifts out) For insertion, place a small piece of wood between the trailing arm and floor pan. A bit of soap around the bush. Get the orientation right I then used the jack to push the bush in....and it went all the way in first shot. Drop the jack again and re-fit the upper rubber. Re-fit the plate. I'm glad you're now an expert in these............. ;) me too  ;D ;D ;D

When we had the car jacked up to do the tank, chrisgixer looked at mine (seeing as they are a pet favourite of his), and muttered 'oh my, they have seen better days' (actual version varied, and would kill the word censor)....

Mark did mine last year...just leaves one to go  ::)

Jimbob wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 09:31:

Mark did mine last year...just leaves one to go  ::)

Yes, does sound like he needs to get some practice in ;D


That said, my beloved MV6 has more fundamental issues currently  :'(  :'(  :'(

TheBoy wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 09:50:

Jimbob wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 09:31: Mark did mine last year...just leaves one to go  ::) Yes, does sound like he needs to get some practice in ;D That said, my beloved MV6 has more fundamental issues currently  :'(  :'(  :'(

Aye donut bushes aint gonna help much if it isnt running  :'(

Jimbob wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 09:59:

TheBoy wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 09:50: Jimbob wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 09:31: Mark did mine last year...just leaves one to go  ::) Yes, does sound like he needs to get some practice in ;D That said, my beloved MV6 has more fundamental issues currently  :'(  :'(  :'( Aye donut bushes aint gonna help much if it isnt running  :'(

But may help protect the car if Mr DTM has a little chit-chat with it via Sammy....

(Marks DTM is not replying to comments of fiddling with bushes)

TheBoy wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 09:28:

Jimbob wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 09:25: TheBoy wrote on 18. Mar 2010 at 23:35: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 17. Mar 2010 at 14:44: Olympia5776 wrote on 17. Mar 2010 at 14:00: I'm waiting on a set from them . Did they fit OK and anything to add to the " How To " in the maint. guide section ? Don Fitted pretty easily.....my tips. Remove the old bush with a claw hammer, this requires much swearing and standing on the hammer handle! Remove the rubber upper cup (it lifts out) For insertion, place a small piece of wood between the trailing arm and floor pan. A bit of soap around the bush. Get the orientation right I then used the jack to push the bush in....and it went all the way in first shot. Drop the jack again and re-fit the upper rubber. Re-fit the plate. I'm glad you're now an expert in these............. ;) me too  ;D ;D ;D When we had the car jacked up to do the tank, chrisgixer looked at mine (seeing as they are a pet favourite of his), and muttered 'oh my, they have seen better days' (actual version varied, and would kill the word censor)....

must admit i was a little shocked tbh, esp. given your mot tester is so ott with the likes of air freshener's etc. Hence the language. ;D

Those Donuts are fubar, and have been for some time. It should have failed on them a couple of years ago, yet they pick up on air freshners. Muppets.

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 12:41:

(Marks DTM is not replying to comments of fiddling with bushes)

;D ;D ;D   right, donut party in Alton then. ;D

chrisgixer wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 12:46:

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 12:41: (Marks DTM is not replying to comments of fiddling with bushes) ;D ;D ;D   right, donut party in Alton then. ;D

That reminds me.  There's some gardening to do while we're at it. :y

Kevin

Kevin Wood wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 14:25:

chrisgixer wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 12:46: Marks DTM Calib wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 12:41: (Marks DTM is not replying to comments of fiddling with bushes) ;D ;D ;D   right, donut party in Alton then. ;D That reminds me.  There's some gardening to do while we're at it. :y Kevin

yeah, they where a bit frisky iirc. :o ;D

chrisgixer wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 18:15:

yeah, they where a bit frisky iirc. :o ;D

Ah, you've met the Rosa Rugosa, then... >:(

Kevin Wood wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 18:21:

chrisgixer wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 18:15: yeah, they where a bit frisky iirc. :o ;D Ah, you've met the Rosa Rugosa, then... >:(

Rosa and i have indeed met, missed the introduction, may as well have got a room, i'll wear a belt next time. ::) ;D

Marks DTM Calib wrote on 19. Mar 2010 at 12:41:

(Marks DTM is not replying to comments of fiddling with bushes)

I thought you fiddled with Brushes ;D ;D

thats a very handy website that the bushes sound easy to do . would anyone know how to get uprated ploy bushes for the omega

andy_driver wrote on 22. Mar 2010 at 13:57:

thats a very handy website that the bushes sound easy to do . would anyone know how to get uprated ploy bushes for the omega

PM Razzo on here, they are available last i heard, powerflex possibly? but phone order only, not listed on the web site...from memory.
:-/

andy_driver wrote on 22. Mar 2010 at 13:57:

thats a very handy website that the bushes sound easy to do . would anyone know how to get uprated ploy bushes for the omega

They are made by K mac in Oz & imported by these peeps
http://www.regal-shop.co.uk/

not listed on their site so give em a ring, part no. 202527 :y