THR lollipop impressions

[e30polak]

So I just got some THR delrin CABs, but I haven't installed them yet. I currently run these bushings, which were a decent upgrade over stock.

http://www.fcpgroton.com/product-exec/product_id/22275/nm/BMW+E30+Left+%26+Right+Polyurethane+Control+Arm+Bushing+Kit+1984-1992

My only concern with the THRs is how much rougher they will make the ride quality. The poly bushings made a much bigger difference in harsh ride quality, then they did in improving steering response/tightness.

I know a bunch of people are running these. What are everyone's impressions? How harsh is the ride quality with them (I already have coil overs)? Did they make a decent difference?

Thanks in advance guys! :D

[pogiboy9]

increasing steering response was something i wanted as well. So I went 2.7 Rack and Pinion that was. I run solid rubber offset m3 CABs and I like my ride quality.

[BimmerTim]

I have them in my car, and I wouldn't look back.

[NC325iC]

didnt notice it personally

only thing ive noticed actually is that i rub my tire on the splash guard in the front during turns and hard braking, with the wheels straight it is very close but not touching

[BimmerTim]

Really? You rub from these? On the front edge or the rear edge?

I went from 20-something year old bushings to these, so the difference was astounding.

[rede30]

I have them in my car, and I wouldn't look back.

Chris, glad you got them.

I have driven an e30 with bilsteins and h&r springs with normal m3 offset bushings and then my car to compare right after and I realized how much i loved the feel, I think you will too.

[Gnarles]

didnt notice it personally

only thing ive noticed actually is that i rub my tire on the splash guard in the front during turns and hard braking, with the wheels straight it is very close but not touching

I also rub the front of my tires on the splash guards when the wheel is turned.

My car came with the THR lollipops installed so i can't comment on any change in ride quality, but the ride is tolerable.

[Dominic49]

i notice no change for the worse. just more response... will never go back to stock style lololilolpoppsosp

[erik325i]

I've been running them on all my cars for years with no problems. Highly recommended.

Erik

[surebimmer]

Had ploy bushings years ago. With the eyeball arms ride quality isn't any worse then the ploy.

[HarryPotter]

I am also rubbing on the splash guard/wheel well. I believe it's from the added caster. But I love em. Turned the car around a lot. I just need an alignment to finish it off.

The ride is a lot harsher honestly. Road reflectors are killer, but they are so nice compared to stock bushings. Highly recommended.

[brandondan1]

I got tired of them pretty quickly for a DD. They increase NVH through the steering wheel a lot... I remember having to dodge road reflectors just to feel like I wasn't tearing up the car. I know a few local members who would agree..

New rubber m3 bushings work just as well, without the roughness.

[HarryPotter]

I got tired of them pretty quickly for a DD. They increase NVH through the steering wheel a lot... I remember having to dodge road reflectors just to feel like I wasn't tearing up the car. I know a few local members who would agree..

New rubber m3 bushings work just as well, without the roughness.

What is nvh?

EDIT: nvm found it out.

reflectors are killer. But I can live with it. My new wheel is pretty small, this thing feels quite crazy now. Like a little kart.

[ThreeTwentyFissel]

increasing steering response was something i wanted as well. So I went 2.7 Rack and Pinion that was. I run solid rubber offset m3 CABs and I like my ride quality.

*** Yup, I have that too, m3 part are the sh!tsniss...

Op, this is your best bet over what your contemplating!

[george graves]

I remember reading that these has a lot of "popping" issues? No?