Which bushings affect traction? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

LivnLife31 · 12-06-2012, 11:07 PM

So, I have replaced my springs and shocks. I still have no traction and the car seems to float under acceleration. I am thinking I need to replace sub frame bushings next. Car has 68K on the odometer. Anyone have any ideas?

CJ421 · 12-06-2012, 11:36 PM

You're talking about two independent things: the 'floaty' feeling and traction.

The floaty feeling mostly comes from soft bushings between the suspension components. Changing out the soft bushings will provide more direct road feedback and more precise control which means less guesswork handling the car at its limits. Driving an M3 will illustrate the difference very well.

Traction is primarily about the tires and the road surface. State what tires you're running. Double-check the pressures and ensure they are within spec.

Wesley Crusher · 12-07-2012, 12:09 AM

M3 subframe bushings can help with the floaty feeling.

As CJ pointed out, traction has a lot to do with tires. Which tires are you using?

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LivnLife31 Banned Drives: 2009 E90 N54 TiAg Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: South Florida Posts: 421 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i Sedan [0.50]	Which bushings affect traction? So, I have replaced my springs and shocks. I still have no traction and the car seems to float under acceleration. I am thinking I need to replace sub frame bushings next. Car has 68K on the odometer. Anyone have any ideas?
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CJ421 Colonel Drives: 2011 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: PA Posts: 2,905 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 BMW 335i [4.63]	You're talking about two independent things: the 'floaty' feeling and traction. The floaty feeling mostly comes from soft bushings between the suspension components. Changing out the soft bushings will provide more direct road feedback and more precise control which means less guesswork handling the car at its limits. Driving an M3 will illustrate the difference very well. Traction is primarily about the tires and the road surface. State what tires you're running. Double-check the pressures and ensure they are within spec. __________________ 2011 BMW 335i - 6MT, M Sport, Le Mans blue, Logic7

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Wesley Crusher ~ Drives: 335i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Alpha Quadrant Posts: 2,789 iTrader: (12)	M3 subframe bushings can help with the floaty feeling. As CJ pointed out, traction has a lot to do with tires. Which tires are you using? __________________ Cobb \| Macht Schnell \| Big Tom \| BMS \| Koni \| H&R \| Dinan

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