When I did the shocks and struts on my passat, I went ZF and TRW which are OEM.
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The ZF is an amazing automatic one of the best in the industry but it’s to smooth its boring imo. The AT is still a blast I just wanted a more engaging raw experience that’s really all. I do miss the comfort sometimes and god damn the gas mileage ????
The ZF8 is arguably better than the manual performance wise.
Absolutely nothing wrong with the ZF8 auto; it's a different type of fun.
The gearbox is amazing when pushing.
At a crawl and slower paces, it can be slightly jumpy and "kangarooish" as I've heard some people describe the BMW gearbox (ZF)
Besides that, it's spectacular
The ZF8 is not bad at all. IMO it's probably one of the best automatics you can have for a sports car. No complexity of a dual clutch, smooth shifting in all cases, fast enough shift speed in sport mode, and proven reliability.
The ZF8 pairs better than the manual. It’s one of the best transmissions ever made and was what Toyota tuned the supras engine around originally.
BMW manuals are a bit "notchy". I have to say their ZF automatics are a lot better.
I replaced the steering rack on the car because the original rack was leaking. The replacement rack was an OEM from a junkyard. The old rack was a TRW and the new one is a ZF. The steering is heavier overall than with the old rack. My friend says it's definitely harder right than left.
Ohh boy, we had a brand new range Rover that needed an entire transmission because... That's where the alternator is. It's not separate. It's only serviced with the transmission.
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Owner reviews of ZF products
The ZF brand is registered in Germany. Official website: https://www.zf.com .
In March 2026, PartReview recorded 36 reviews across 8 parts by ZF. Average rating — 3.9 out of 5.
ZF is in the PartReview manufacturers ranking, currently at position 98. Over the last 30 days it dropped by 0 points.
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- Automatic transmission ZF - 15 reviews. PR Score — 95, average rating — 4.6.
- Steering rack ZF - 15 reviews. PR Score — 78, average rating — 3.8.
- Shock absorbers ZF - 1 review. PR Score — not available yet, average rating — 5.
- Automatic transmission fluid ZF - 1 review. PR Score — not available yet, average rating — 5.
- Brake pads ZF - 1 review. PR Score — not available yet, average rating — 4.
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ZF achieved top positions in these PartReview part rankings:
- Best steering rack — ranked 2 among 6 manufacturers. Received 363 votes.
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