What to Address to Improve Ride Quality?

[karmann_20v]

I tried to stay away from both FEBI and Meyle - only getting the lower control arm bushings from them as it is USD69/side vs 260 for the MB kit and haven't found Lemforder or Febi equivalents, do you have any input?

I think I have the Meyle bushings in too. They've had good reputation, and I think a number of people here have used these in the past. I haven't put those in myself, so can't vouch 100% for fit etc. but my restorer wasn't complaining, so I'm assuming they're good.

Before the main restoration, I have rebuilt my entire suspension/steering using almost exclusively Bilstein/FEBI parts. The car has done 9000 miles since; no issues whatsoever. Fit and build quality were all good.

BTW: Bilstein and FEBI are just brand names owned by the German "Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH" (which also owns the SWAG brand). They've been making spare parts for decades, and have generally a good reputation.

p.s.: For anyone who's ever wondered who supplies the automotive industry with parts, here's a pretty detailed list of the top 100. https://www.autonews.com/assets/PDF/CA89220617.PDF

Thanks for your input! That definitely makes me feel better.

That supplier report surely is interesting, I wonder how the electrification may shake the rankings down in the not so distant future.

[JasonP]

What are the important areas to be addressed when trying to improve ride quality?

Address the ball.

https://www.youtube.com/v/HdffJJcWu8A