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Is there a difference between polyurethane and polygraphite?

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Old Oct 29, 2001 | 10:02 PM
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Default Is there a difference between polyurethane and polygraphite?

I'm trying to find out the differences between the two, besides the extra $100.00 for the polygraphite. If I can expect extra performance in Autocross I'm willing to pay the extra bill. Here is the company that sells the polygraphite kit.

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Old Oct 29, 2001 | 10:23 PM
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Pay the extra $$$ for the polygraphite...
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 12:47 AM
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Default Re: Is there a difference between polyurethane and polygraphite? (dennisr)

The polygraphite is polyurethane with a graphite lube impregnated into it. No squeeks on the street! :)
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:12 AM
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Thanks, thats definately worth the extra money.
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 10:20 AM
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who is the company you are going to use? i would like to get some of these

ZD :cheers:
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Old Oct 30, 2001 | 11:43 AM
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Default Re: Is there a difference between polyurethane and polygraphite? (dennisr)

I think most of the suppliers of polyurethane bushings these days use the graphite mix in their polyurethane formula. The polygraphite name is trademarked. The polyurethane bushings I bought for my car from VetteBrakes have graphite in them. I'd check with the manufacturer/retailer before I paid an extra $100 just for the polygraphite name.

jus' my $.02.... :seeya
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