Steering rack replacement

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beavis2k4
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Post Fri Nov 11, 2005 11:58 pm

Heyo folks,

Ive just put the car in for a quick check at my local tyre place and have been informed that one of the track rams (I think thats what they are called?) is bent, to cut a long story short, told i needed to replace steering rack so is there any worthwhile mods i can do to the steering while im getting this done? I know its been mentioned god knows how many times before, although i cant find info when i do a search, but can you put the e36 steering rack in an e30 to gain an improvement, or has anyone come across these so called quick racks? Any info on where i can get either, with prices would be brill (I dont have any scrappies or stealers near me, mail order pref. :roll: )
Thanks alot,
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Post Sat Nov 12, 2005 12:49 pm

If the Track arms are bent. Then have them replace the track arm. Theres no need to change the rack just for that!

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=32&fg=25

Click that link. You are only going to need either 4 or 14.


As for the E36 rack conersion have a read of this. Should give you the basic idea. Though bear in mind he uprated several parts for the hell of it. Not because it was needed.

http://e30m3performance.com/installs/in ... 3/e36rack/

Finally if you want to go through with it. Try www.fabdirect.com as they are constantly breaking loads of BMWs. They also do Mail order.
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Post Sat Nov 12, 2005 12:55 pm

Heres the guide in the Zone articles section.....
http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... 36rack.htm
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Post Sun Nov 13, 2005 1:02 am

Thanks guys,
Have printed of some pics and info and will take it to the guy whos doing the job see what he reckons. See if i can get away with changing the rod first though as im pretty strapped for cash at the moment (damn christmas). Exhaust blew again tonight so im gonna get a new downpipe and get all the gaskets etc changed.
Ill let you know how i get on and thanks again for all that info !! 8)
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