e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:44 am
Anyone know where to get one of these? I've seen Zionsville Auto's do them but I don't see anything for RHD on their site.
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Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:52 am
There's no kit available, fit an E46 330i clubsport rack, 2.9 turns lock to lock and is a faster ratio than the 1.9L Z3 rack
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:53 am
e301988325i, Straight swap or kit available? If so, where from?
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:07 am
Oops. Just read your reply properly 
. Thanks e301988325i.
. Thanks e301988325i.Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:26 am
Isn't the z3 1.9 rack 2.75 ?
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 8:30 am
If you are after a quick ratio rack kit, check out the group buy section.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 10:46 am
TAS used to do them. I bought a kit a few years ago On eBay and paid top dollar (£275), sent it off to a specialist and it didn't fit. Was so pissed off I believe it is still with them.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:33 pm
A unassisted quick rack will be for body builders or those with bus sized steering wheels!ross_jsy wrote:If you are after a quick ratio rack kit, check out the group buy section.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:33 pm
Is that because the quick kits were designed for the pre-facelift manual rack not the post facelift one?oldroydsr4 wrote:TAS used to do them. I bought a kit a few years ago On eBay and paid top dollar (£275), sent it off to a specialist and it didn't fit. Was so pissed off I believe it is still with them.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:45 pm
Don't believe so, I sent it with postface lift and they tried both. I should really call them bug it has probably been there 18months.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:48 pm
Who said it will be unassisted?e301988325i wrote:A unassisted quick rack will be for body builders or those with bus sized steering wheels!ross_jsy wrote:If you are after a quick ratio rack kit, check out the group buy section.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 5:51 pm
rix313 wrote:I have emailed Quaife about doing a quick rack for the E30. They don't currently do one but have expressed interest if there is interest from us.
They can only manufacture manual racks so you'd need to source a manual one to fit it to. From others I've seen they'll be in the region of £100 each. They can make it any ratio we require so if we can come to a decision on what ratio would be best that'd be good, I presume something like 2.5/2:1?
The catch is I need a certain amount of interest/orders before anything goes ahead so if you'd be interested please put your name down.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:04 pm
Not sure what you are getting at? I know its a manual rack.
Electric assistance conversion.
Electric assistance conversion.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 6:24 pm
Do e46 racks fit in as easily as e36 racks?e301988325i wrote:There's no kit available, fit an E46 330i clubsport rack, 2.9 turns lock to lock and is a faster ratio than the 1.9L Z3 rack
Nobody here in the states ever fits e46 racks, but I see it mentioned a lot here. I don't think the RHD/LHD would make a difference in how they fit..
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:36 pm
I'd say more easily as you use the E30 steering coupling, however only one specific rack is suitable, the 330i clubsport one which has increased resistance for better feel, stock ones are 1 finger light unfortunately. You will also need to add a PAS oil cooler.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Thu Apr 15, 2010 7:36 pm
Never heard of that TBH!ross_jsy wrote:Not sure what you are getting at? I know its a manual rack.
Electric assistance conversion.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 12:32 am
Ah right. Made the assumption you would know what they were. And you know what they say about assumptions!
It's a while off, but is heavily used by the escort boys with quick racks and no PAS.
It's a while off, but is heavily used by the escort boys with quick racks and no PAS.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:47 am
I'm loving my Z3 rack tbh. Quick and tight. Simple (awkward) to fit, and generally a great mod.
Would like to try an E46 steering rack to feel the difference. To be fair, for the ratio's is it that different to bother with?
Does the States have 330i clubsports? As BMW's model marketing 'could' be different over there. As above, the others fit, but are supposedly really light, which you dont want in an E30!
Would like to try an E46 steering rack to feel the difference. To be fair, for the ratio's is it that different to bother with?
From what I've heard the E46 racks are just as easy, but as above require a PAS oil cooler to be fitted. I haven't looked into how people fit these, or what they use etc.Do e46 racks fit in as easily as e36 racks?
Nobody here in the states ever fits e46 racks, but I see it mentioned a lot here. I don't think the RHD/LHD would make a difference in how they fit..
Does the States have 330i clubsports? As BMW's model marketing 'could' be different over there. As above, the others fit, but are supposedly really light, which you dont want in an E30!
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 7:10 am
There's very little between the ratio's, the E46 rack is weightier though. Z3 racks are becoming rocking horse ****, E46 ones are easier to find.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 11:23 am
I bought a E46 clubsport rack which I am just fitting to mine. One of the banjo bolts seems to have some sort of valve in it. Is it this which alters the 'weigh' of the steering feel?
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:01 pm
The banjo bolt is a different part number, and it has been tried on a normal rack by 'MONKEY' and made no difference.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:07 pm
If you find out the part number for the equivilent LHD clubsport rack could you post up the part numbers stamped onto the rack. I've looked before without any luck. CheersNic01101011 wrote:
Do e46 racks fit in as easily as e36 racks?
Nobody here in the states ever fits e46 racks, but I see it mentioned a lot here. I don't think the RHD/LHD would make a difference in how they fit..
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Fri Apr 16, 2010 2:08 pm
Cheers dude!e301988325i wrote:The banjo bolt is a different part number, and it has been tried on a normal rack by 'MONKEY' and made no difference.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:47 pm
I just got one with the part same part number as mentioned for the clubsport but it's off a 330d sport. Hope it fits ! £95 delivered.
Re: e30 quick ratio steering kt
Posted: Fri Apr 30, 2010 8:53 pm
part no. 6755067.