Suspension and bushes

[inkeys]

Suspension options. What’s opinion like on standard/non-oem replacement shocks and springs?

Also, while it’s happening, which bushes would make sense to replace?

Looking for recommendations and UK vendor links if possible.

[Satan]

Replace the front wishbones as they are cheap enough, I think my son went for standard height springs I think Bilsteins as the car was sitting low and in London it makes it hard to drive. They take a while to settle though.

B3 I believe,

https://www.bilstein.com/uk/en/product/bilstein-b3/

[inkeys]

Replace the front wishbones as they are cheap enough, I think my son went for standard height springs I think Bilsteins as the car was sitting low and in London it makes it hard to drive. They take a while to settle though.

B3 I believe,

https://www.bilstein.com/uk/en/product/bilstein-b3/

Really useful info. Many thanks.

[TurtleDesignTech]

I went with B4 Shocks/HR Sport Springs and bigger spring pads. Worked out great and copes well with the bumpy roads around me.

I too though am interested in what bushings are worth replacing.

Particularly with Polyurethane and what brand, as a few of my bushes have started to squeak since replacing shocks and dampers.

In general OE rubber is the go to as mentioned in the wiki. A few of the known better alternatives are:
- Meyele HD Top Mounts - for front struts
- Meyele HD/E46 Cabby Mounts - rear struts
- Z3 Rear - Rear Diff Bush
- (E30 M3 Offset Front Control Arm Bush)
- Mondeo Front Drop Links

Is it just trailing arms that PU is good for on a road car? I know it helps keep the alignment in check. If so which brand?

[jmec]

I went for OE shocks and springs a while back and OE rear subframe bushes this year. They made a big difference. Standard ride height, wheels and tyres are best for my fillings because the RAF have been using the roads around here for bombing practice!