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We’ve selected the material that offers the best balance of performance and comfort for your vehicle’s needs.

Comfort (Blue 65A):

Our Comfort grade bushes are designed to enhance ride quality and minimise road noise, making them ideal for everyday driving. They are softer, providing maximum suspension articulation and a cushioned feel that absorbs bumps and vibrations effectively. This softer composition ensures a smoother, quieter driving experience, especially in Classic cars or Land Rovers. Comfort bushes maintain a balance between originality and ease of driving, catering to those who value a relaxed Factory-Fresh drive.

Dynamic (Orange 75A):

The Dynamic grade bushes offer a middle ground between Comfort and Performance. They are slightly firmer than the Comfort bushes, which improves handling and cornering response without sacrificing too much ride comfort. These bushes are ideal for drivers who enjoy a more engaging driving experience while still needing a level of comfort for daily use, whilst also being suitable for spirited driving & light track use.

Performance (RED 85A):

Performance grade bushes are the stiffest of the three, designed for enthusiasts who demand the utmost in handling and control. They offer minimal deflection, enhancing vehicle response and stability during aggressive driving. These bushes are perfect for high-performance or track vehicles where precision and handling are critical. While they might sacrifice some ride comfort, they deliver superior driving dynamics and control, ideal for those who push their vehicle to its limits – Including Towing!

Machinable Material:

These rods are produced in 90 Shore A which allows them to be machined on a lathe.

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Citroen DS3 2009-2016 Suspension Bushes

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Citroen DS3 2009-2016 suspension bush diagram

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Citroen DS3 suspension bushes get asked about more than any other car in this range, and the DSport and Racing versions are the reason. Built from 2009 to 2016, the DS3 was the first Citroen in years people genuinely wanted to drive quickly, and the front wishbone inner bushes were never specified for that kind of use.

On a 1.6 THP with 155 or 207 horsepower driving the front wheels, the inner bushes have to resist torque steer as well as braking and cornering load. When they soften, the wishbone is free to move a fraction under power, and the car starts to pull towards the camber as you accelerate out of a junction, then follows ruts rather than the steering. Drivers describe it as the DS3 feeling nervous rather than sharp, and it is usually blamed on tyres or alignment. Lowered cars and larger wheels make it worse because the arm works through a different arc.

Polyurethane removes that movement and sharpens the steering noticeably on this car. See the C3 II it is based on, the DS4 NX above it, or the Citroen range.

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