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| − | + | Want to go round a corner? Then you're going to need some Steering. | |
| − | The steering system is relatively simple on an E30, and as such the main requirements are to keep the rack in good condition and topped up with fluids. [[Changing_Power_Steering_Fluid|Changing the fluid]] regularly will keep the rack clean, but you must also pay attention to the | + | =Overview= |
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| + | =Components= | ||
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| + | ==Rack== | ||
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| + | ==Tie Rods== | ||
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| + | ==PAS Pump== | ||
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| + | ==Steering Column== | ||
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| + | ==Steering Wheel== | ||
| + | ''Main article: [[Steering_Wheels|Steering Wheels]]'' | ||
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| + | =Common Problems= | ||
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| + | =Maintenance= | ||
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| + | The steering system is relatively simple on an E30, and as such the main requirements are to keep the rack in good condition and topped up with fluids. [[Changing_Power_Steering_Fluid|Changing the fluid]] regularly will keep the rack clean, but you must also pay attention to the [[Steering#Tie_Rods|tie rod]] ends. | ||
| − | == | + | =Upgrades= |
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| + | ==Faster Rack== | ||
While the steering of an E30 is a charm of feedback-response, neither too heavy or too light, many of the more spirited drivers find the standard rack too long, in the sense that it takes too many turns from one full lock to the other. Fitting a faster rack from a BMW Z3 is a common and simple upgrade, but for those looking for bigger increases, [[Steering_Rack_Conversions|fitting a rack from an E36 M3]] can bring dramatic improvements. | While the steering of an E30 is a charm of feedback-response, neither too heavy or too light, many of the more spirited drivers find the standard rack too long, in the sense that it takes too many turns from one full lock to the other. Fitting a faster rack from a BMW Z3 is a common and simple upgrade, but for those looking for bigger increases, [[Steering_Rack_Conversions|fitting a rack from an E36 M3]] can bring dramatic improvements. | ||
Revision as of 08:30, 4 March 2012
Want to go round a corner? Then you're going to need some Steering.
Contents
Overview
Components
Rack
Tie Rods
PAS Pump
Steering Column
Steering Wheel
Main article: Steering Wheels
Common Problems
Maintenance
The steering system is relatively simple on an E30, and as such the main requirements are to keep the rack in good condition and topped up with fluids. Changing the fluid regularly will keep the rack clean, but you must also pay attention to the tie rod ends.
Upgrades
Faster Rack
While the steering of an E30 is a charm of feedback-response, neither too heavy or too light, many of the more spirited drivers find the standard rack too long, in the sense that it takes too many turns from one full lock to the other. Fitting a faster rack from a BMW Z3 is a common and simple upgrade, but for those looking for bigger increases, fitting a rack from an E36 M3 can bring dramatic improvements.
