Black Forest Industries - MK7/MQB Control Arms with RS3 Solid Rubber Bushing

[black forest ind]

We just released our new New MK7 / MQB Performance Control Arms with RS3 Solid Rubber Bushing!

PURCHASE HERE
PURCHASE BUSHINGS ALONE - HERE

A WORLD FIRST solid rubber bushing upgrade for MQB vehicles

These RS3 style solid rubber control arm bushings make the best possible OEM+ upgrade for your MQB vehicle. By eliminating the voids in the rubber and having a completely solid rubber bushing, you will gain a significant amount of feel and response during spirited driving, while introducing minimal additional noise, vibration or harshness into the cabin.

The benefits of a solid rubber bushing include:

• Less deflection of the control arm under load
• Reduced deflection under "bump" load
• Increased quickness on steering turn-in
• Decreased Wheel hop on launch

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[black forest ind]

Happy Cyber Monday

Thank you for all the orders from Black Friday!

 

[black forest ind]

PURCHASE BUSHINGS ALONE - HERE

Updated the thread for the DIY'ers out there that only want the bushings

 

[anotero]

Are the LCA's OEM?

 

[crxgator]

They are made by an OEM supplier.

Are the LCA's OEM?

 

[anotero]

They are made by an OEM supplier.

Sounds good.
Can i get a discount since i don't need the ball joints?

 

[black forest ind]

Sounds good.
Can i get a discount since i don't need the ball joints?

Sorry, we can not. The price is already very low that even if you discarded the ball joints, it would still be a deal.

 

[riceburner]

Do the S3 use a similar but aluminum control arm? I would rather upgrade from stamped steel.

 

[black forest ind]

Do the S3 use a similar but aluminum control arm? I would rather upgrade from stamped steel.

they do not.

 

[golfdave]

Are the LCA's OEM?

The rear bush on the wishbone for the MK7 Golf R & CCS (Clubsport ) is way more solid (not completely solid, unlike the BFI one) than the stock one & also fitted to the Audi RS3 ...part number is 5Q0 047 183F....

The stock MK7 Golf (GTI & below) is the same part but ends in "E"...which has more flex....

if you want the whole wishbone with bushed fitted the Audi parts are 5Q0-407-151K..... & 5Q0-407-152K

Info from here:-

https://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/472737-steering-rack-noise/?do=findComment&comment=5307372

 

[black forest ind]

Thanks for the info. As you can see, ordering a pair of our bushings, or control arms with bushings installed makes a lot of sense, especially on the wallet and time needed.

 

[golfdave]

Thanks for the info. As you can see, ordering a pair of our bushings, or control arms with bushings installed makes a lot of sense, especially on the wallet and time needed.

I have on other cars in the past removed the bushes using hacksaws & various other implements..& then pushed in Powerflex, or Superpro bushes with my own tool....But to be honest, I really cannot be A***d any more...far quicker to remove old arm & install new arm.....it cost more, but saves on time etc...

Also in my experience for what is a DD the fancy bushes do nothing in the smaller sizes..its only in the bigger bushes when you get the advantage..like the rear bush on the front LCA....& the golf R bush is tougher than the others...which is why for use on this side of the pond its easier to get hold of....

Yours are totally solid, but getting them over here is difficult & costs.....& I can't figure out which VAG car you got them from...as the pictures of the RS3/R ones that I have seen appear to have some movement slits in them???

 

[crxgator]

I installed these on my 2016 A3 with under 30k miles. As you can see the stock ones were pretty worn. If you take a look at the control arms they look almost identical from Genuine VW, and the OE supplier that BFI uses.

 

[anotero]

I installed these on my 2016 A3 with under 30k miles. As you can see the stock ones were pretty worn. If you take a look at the control arms they look almost identical from Genuine VW, and the OE supplier that BFI uses.

However the ride quality?

 

[crxgator]

However the ride quality?

Its good. Not harsh, no additional NvH that I can tell.