A better drive

Post Thu Sep 11, 2014 11:24 pm

What are the top things to replace/restore if old and dead to improve the driveability (if that's a word) of an old E30.

Obviously up there would be the fuel injectors getting refurbed.

What else has everyone experienced that makes all the difference?

Post Thu Sep 11, 2014 11:25 pm

Shocks and suspension bushes.

Ben

Post Thu Sep 11, 2014 11:58 pm

Steering guibo.

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 12:01 am

Speedtouch wrote:Steering guibo.

Good call!

Ben

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 12:05 am

wheel bearings
suspension top mount bearings
gearbox oil
diff oil
brake fluid

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 12:10 am

Johnaldridge101 wrote:wheel bearings
suspension top mount bearings
gearbox oil
diff oil
brake fluid

So you changing your diff oil made it a different drive?

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 12:23 am

sure did on my e30 325 cab.

there was no oil in it to begin with

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 12:38 am

Johnaldridge101 wrote:sure did on my e30 325 cab.

there was no oil in it to begin with

I HAVE noticed a difference after changing the oil in Subaru impreza rear diffs
also LDV mini busses

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 9:11 am

BenHar wrote:
Speedtouch wrote:Steering guibo.
Good call!

Ben

Just the steering in general. Throw the old bus-like rack in the bin and fit an E46 rack. That combined with a suspension overhaul will make the car drive like new, but with better steering.

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:02 am

Motorhole wrote:
BenHar wrote:
Speedtouch wrote:Steering guibo.
Good call!

Ben
Just the steering in general. Throw the old bus-like rack in the bin and fit an E46 rack. That combined with a suspension overhaul will make the car drive like new, but with better steering.

steering upgrade doesn't feel original though, that's a downside for me.

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:23 am

Z3 short shift and refurbing the gear linkages.

Big bore throttle body

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 10:38 am

New tyres may well make a decent difference, if the car's on knackered old Linglong ditchfinders...

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 12:33 pm

Captain_Birdseye wrote:
Motorhole wrote:
BenHar wrote: Good call!

Ben
Just the steering in general. Throw the old bus-like rack in the bin and fit an E46 rack. That combined with a suspension overhaul will make the car drive like new, but with better steering.
steering upgrade doesn't feel original though, that's a downside for me.

Have you ever driven a car with a faster rack?

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 12:56 pm

A Regular Service:

*Spark Plugs
*Fuel Filter
*Engine oil
*Oil Filter
*Air Filter

You can also check and change if necessary:

*Wishbones/bushes
*suspension springs and shocks including top mounts
*Track rod ends
*Power steering fluid
*Break fluid
*disks and pads
*All new tyres filled to correct limit 32psi for 205/50 R15

Doing all this should help and hopefully restore OEM driving quality and pleasure or as close to.

What are your plans for this car ?

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 1:32 pm

a new car?

Post Fri Sep 12, 2014 1:33 pm

I have to say the only thing you notice with a quicker rack than the e30 one is your much less scared when the back steps out and you spend less time doing bus driver impressions.

Other than that the car is exactly the same day to day.