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Here at Powerflex HQ, the R53 Mini Cooper Sand more extreme Works GP hold a special place in our hearts. Retro styling, go-kart-like handling and a revvy, supercharged engine all combine perfectly for a fantastic hot-hatch package. A true modern classic in the making. Like many cars of its age, the original rubber bushes will be beyond their best, especially something as stressed as the lower engine mount which perishes and cracks, leading to excessive engine movement. So this week, we are plea …

When lifting a vehicle using a trolley jack, it’s critical to ensure that the jack is going to fit the vehicle securely, and manufacturers often fit specific lifting points to allow this process to be done with confidence. Due to popular demand, this week we are pleased to announce the release of our new PF1-1260 Jack Pad Adaptor for the cross-platform Alfa Romeo Giulia and Stelvio, and the Maserati Ghibli and Quattroporte VIMade from Black 95A durometer PU for durability and designed to fit on …

The long-lived, high-tech 2009-2021 Nissan GT-R is known for savage, supercar-killing acceleration and unrivalled levels of grip. And not only is it fast from the factory; plenty of owners seek even more performance by way of tuning and upgrades for road and track. But with extra power and performance comes additional stress and wear, and a well-known point of failure that comes as a result of hard launches and high torque transfer is the rear transaxle mounting bushes, so this week, Powerflex …

With over 17 million Polo‘s made to date, there’s no doubting that VW‘s original compact car has been a global success, with the 4th Gen 9N being no exception. Introduced in early 2002, the 9N has now reached its 20th Birthday and is growing old gracefully, but with age comes the inevitable wear and perishing of rubber components. The OE rubber steering rack mounting bush that secures the rack position is one of those that commonly softens causing vague steering often followed by a pulling fee …

Being the oldest car manufacturer in the world, Mercedes-Benz has a rich history of producing luxurious road cars with cutting-edge automotive technology as well as race and championship-winning Formula 1 racers. But as with all road cars, design compromises are made to accommodate rubber bushes and parts can and do wear out. This is where POWERFLEX come in. This week, we are pleased to announce new and redesigned Control Arm bushes for Mercedes-Benz W203 and W204 platform vehicles, including …