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Brianmoooore wrote:Standard pipework won't fit the E46 rack without modification, or DanThe does a rather nice bespoke set.

Order already placed with DanThe. It does look top quality! Looking forward to getting it all fitted

Physics. If you are moving the rack the same distance with fewer turns you have to use more effort to do it. Ben Makes sense mate, physics not one of my strong suits :? I'll be looking for the associated p/steer bits for it too now. I hope it's well worth it. Certainly make parallel parking easier!!

Brianmoooore wrote:Because you don't have power steering! Fit the pump, reservoir and pipework as well, and it'll be fine.

Yep wasn't thinking there

as it's a p/steer rack. So I take it fitting the pump etc is a bolt on job or do I have to get any special brackets?

You do know that the steering will be even heavier with this rack? Ben :eek: Any reason for this? It couldn't get any worse on my car really. It's been lowered, has a strut brace so I thought that might be a contributing factor. It's horrible to live with but I can manage. Just hate the turn to tur...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bmw-E46-clubs ... 1e88d22e38

I've just spotted this, more of a fair (starting) price?

Thanks chaps. How about a rack from an E46 clubsport? Are these a popular option?

I've sent the seller an e-mail too but he hasn't got back to me as yet. Thought this could be a quick swap to my 320 which is way too slow.

Hi As I'm using the E30 more and more I'm fed up of the slow rack, the car not having p/steering doesn't help. If I want to swap it with a later rack do I have to change the UJ's also? I'm not doing an engine conversion yet, in the future will do. Also thoughts on these items please (is this rack an...

Yes indeed, a whoosh

So, seems like I can ignore it, well for the short term anyway.

I will check the pipes though just in case. Just broke a 318, could have used the bits from that if possible but it's gone now. Damn!

Thanks fellas

Hi folks The car seems to have developed a hissing sound when pressing the brake pedal. When switched off the pedal seems hard and with engine on the hissing comes from the glovebox area every time the brake pedal is pressed. Braking seems a little less effective than before (car has uprated discs a...

Afternoon all I've read the Wiki but just wanted to get some user feedback from members who have upgraded their steering racks. My 320i has a manual rack and although I can live with the heavy steering it's the lock to lock I hate. I have an opportunity to get a Z3 rack. Anyone done a conversion her...

Not a popular upgrade then??

Have you read this? http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Steering Cheers mate yes I did have a read and its highlighted some things I will have to look out for. Was hoping to get user feedback as well from those who have carried out the upgrade, particularly if high speed twitchiness is an ...

Hi folks I want to upgrade to a Z3 rack on the E30 which currently has a manual rack. Been doing a fair bit of reading and there seems to be various opinions with most saying the Z3 rack is by far the best etc although some have concerns about twitchiness at high speeds. Has anyone on here carried o...

mani wrote:Love it nice one mate .

Cheers buddy

Absolutely epic! Just been through the whole thread, simply amazing

nice car does it catch the speed bumps much? i have 10 of the pyramid type speed bumps taking the kids to school and then back home and then to nursery with the youngest and with home time pick up so that makes 60 bumps to drive over a day so i had to raise the rear suspension to give the exhaust a...

Thanks Chris. I was thinking about leaving it de-badged but just couldn't help myself!!

Few projects I'm considering, mainly an engine conversion

Funds permitting of course.

I may have to raise the ride height a bit too!

Cheers

Although not very practical living in London what with speed humps etc

After giving it it's first wash since I bought it :wink: http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h13/aerozar/P1030775.jpg http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h13/aerozar/P1030774.jpg http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h13/aerozar/P1030772.jpg http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h13/aerozar/P1030786.jpg http://...

Thanks for the steering wheel Mick! Arrived safely, nicely packaged. Top stuff!!

Excellent chap to deal with

Polsta, nice looking interiors mate and I know what you mean about the different styles in relation to the seat design. Might be something to do with the horn buttons on the tech I matching the houndstooth. My car has the check cloth so the tech II will look great. Can't wait to get it fitted. I've ...

daimlerman wrote:However,the yellow and red behave just like a wife,remaining on and yelling;
''Service me,service me''!

Cheers fellas

It's mine, it's mine

Can't wait to get it fitted!!

There was a 370mm tech 1 wheel on evilBay recently but it was pulled off. No doubt got a BIN offer.

Make a cheeky offer

Pm sent

Looking to change my steering wheel from the M Tech I to the Tech II as I prefer smaller wheels. Can someone give me the part number of the exact wheel I need please as there seems to be lots of contradictory views on the net as to which ones fit etc. I'm looking for the 370mm one and a couple of se...

Yes sorry that's what I meant, they do come on with ignition then go off when the engine is started.

Thanks chaps. I'll have a go at the SI batteries to see if that changes anything. I've only owned the car about a month and bought it with the yellow/red lights showing but the car had been serviced by the previous owner. He just didn't have the reset tool. Would I be right in saying that the green ...

hmm, that's what I was thinking. Is it possible to swap from another set of clocks?

I tried 3 times and did both the oil and inspection options but still the same, first 2 green lamps stay out

cheeky bump

anyone...

Afternoon all I bought one of those Draper reset tools and reset the inspection lights on the car this weekend. It seems to have worked but I'm a bit confused as to why the first 2 green lights do not come on when I put the ignition on but the next 3 do. Is this correct or should all 5 come on? If s...

Great stuff, thanks mate

Sorry to hijack the thread but it's on the same subject, spare wheels that is!! My 320i doesn't have a spare, what size should I get for it? It's on 15" rims at the moment so will a 15" spare fit in the well or do I have to get a 14" with a higher profile tyre?

Cheers

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