Bmw use the rubber they use for a reason mate
Front wishbone lollypops
- Thread starter Roadrunner
- Start date
Since replacing mine with poly, on rough roads it feels harsher and you really feel it through the steering.
I don't think I'll replace any more with poly.
It is a trade off, as the steering is better.
I just ordered the lollipops with the bush inside [oem] and only cost $65 for the pair. That is about 30 GBP. If they lasted 170k the new ones will do another 100k I suppose!
Replaced the lollipops today. It was a mongrel getting them off and a challenge to get the new ones on but well worth it. The drive has significantly improved despite there being no obvious signs of wear. I highly recommend changing them if they have not been done in a long time.
I remember when I was into classic cars, and had a Spitfire.
Many Spitfires were ruined by the fitting of poly bushes, which ruined the compliant ride, making the car harsh and nasty to drive on anything but a smooth road surface.
Another way to ruin your Spitfire was to fit “uprated” shock absorbers from the heavier GT6.
Standard is usually best unless you are planning track use.
Many Spitfires were ruined by the fitting of poly bushes, which ruined the compliant ride, making the car harsh and nasty to drive on anything but a smooth road surface.
Another way to ruin your Spitfire was to fit “uprated” shock absorbers from the heavier GT6.
Standard is usually best unless you are planning track use.
I disagree
Oem manufacturers have too many things to consider when building cars so always have to compromise.
Z3s especially need stiffening up as they aren't that dynamic as standard
Oem manufacturers have too many things to consider when building cars so always have to compromise.
Z3s especially need stiffening up as they aren't that dynamic as standard
If you had a Z3 with completely new standard suspension instead of cracked perished and worn out original bushes I think you would have a very different opinion.
Tony.
Tony.
I'm not sure, I like my cars stiff and responsive.
But it is a personal choice
Also it's something else to tinker with
I agree with you Tim, all I'm saying is none of really know how good, or bad, a Z3 was from new. We only base our views on well worn components.
Tony.
Tony.
We all have different preferences but the great underlying theme is everyone on this site are maintaining there Z3’s which are now 16 years +. Having a 16 year old car will always have to be owned by enthusiasts.
I was lucky enough to drive a new 2.8 plenty and it was a great cruiser but very very scary at speeds and could keep not up with the same engined e36 328i.
Not precise on the road at all and this was on wide sweeping smooth roads, not the old roman cobbles we have in the UK. Was good fun powering out of tight twisty bits but plenty of roll.
As a cruiser it was fine but if you want a sports car then the standard stuff falls short.
It’s a personal preference thing - a mainstream manufacturer is catering for many tastes. In my own car none of the touch points are actually OEM anymore and it’s just so the way I like it. Someone else may find it totally unbearable but for me the fun is making my own. Hence ditching the BMW badges
Depends how you define "Sports car" and how you want to drive it really Dino. You were very lucky to drive a new 2.8 mate. You say it was scary at speed, was that down to the car or the driver though. The mods we do, I think, make it easier for an average driver to drive a car faster than we maybe ought to. I like mine the way it is too, might suit every ones taste ..........................
Tony.