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| + | Over time, the rubber suspension components will dry out, harden and perish. This inevitable deterioration means that all the bushes will need replacing at some point. [[E30_Bush_Renovation|Renovating the bushes]] with original rubber components will dramatically improve the ride quality. | ||
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| + | The front end of each E30 is designed to carry the weight of its engine. If you've gone through the labour of an [[#Engine Swaps|engine swap]], you'll want to increase the front struts to cope with the heavier weight of the new engine, especially if you've upgraded from four to six cylinders. | ||
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| + | The rear end can also get tired over time, after 20 years of tail-sliding abuse. [[Suspension_Upgrade_%28Rear%29|Upgrading the rear suspension]] can yield a much tighter driving experience for these cars. | ||
Revision as of 19:23, 22 September 2011
Maintenance
Over time, the rubber suspension components will dry out, harden and perish. This inevitable deterioration means that all the bushes will need replacing at some point. Renovating the bushes with original rubber components will dramatically improve the ride quality.
Upgrades
The front end of each E30 is designed to carry the weight of its engine. If you've gone through the labour of an engine swap, you'll want to increase the front struts to cope with the heavier weight of the new engine, especially if you've upgraded from four to six cylinders.
The rear end can also get tired over time, after 20 years of tail-sliding abuse. Upgrading the rear suspension can yield a much tighter driving experience for these cars.
