When I did the shocks and struts on my passat, I went ZF and TRW which are OEM.
Pros: OEM quality
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Passat
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3.9
Manufacturer Ranking
#98
36
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8
Country
Germany
Website
zf.com
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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 ????
Pros: amazing, one of best, still a blast, good comfort, good gas mileage
Cons: too smooth, boring
Vehicle:
Toyota Supra
The ZF8 is arguably better than the manual performance wise.
Pros: arguably better performance
Absolutely nothing wrong with the ZF8 auto; it's a different type of fun.
Pros: nothing wrong, 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
Pros: amazing when pushing, spectacular
Cons: jumpy at slow paces, kangarooish
Vehicle:
Toyota Supra
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.
Pros: one of best automatics, smooth shifting, fast shift speed, proven reliability
Vehicle:
Toyota Supra
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.
Pros: pairs better than manual, one of best ever made
Vehicle:
Toyota Supra
BMW manuals are a bit "notchy". I have to say their ZF automatics are a lot better.
Cons: manuals are notchy
Vehicle:
BMW
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.
Cons: heavier steering, harder right turn
Vehicle:
BMW
Mileage: 206000 km
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.
Cons: transmission needed, not separate
Vehicle:
Land Rover Range Rover
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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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The most popular ZF products on PartReview:
- 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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- Best steering rack — ranked 2 among 6 manufacturers. Received 363 votes.
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