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E46 E36 racks
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:06 pm
by kevo
hi all, i know the benefits of an e36 rak and also a z3 1.9 rack as i've had/have both, i'm wondering if e46 racks are any different/better etc or if it's even possible to fit one? any body done anything with them?
cheers
Kev
Re: E46 E36 racks
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:46 pm
by Chris
If going for a E46 rack you want the 330i clubsport one.
This gives 3 turns lock to lock and a nicely weighted feel.
Bolts up quite easy with some spacers on the subframe.
Usually needs a cooler added in the PAS pipe to stop the fluid boiling.
Main advantage is that an E46 one will be newer than an E36 one.
Cheers
Chris
Re: E46 E36 racks
Posted: Mon Jun 28, 2010 10:58 pm
by kevo
nice one i'll keep my eye out then
cheers
Kev
Re: E46 E36 racks
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 7:01 pm
by e301988325i
The clubsport rack is the fastest available stock rack, other than the new V8 M3 which is 2.4 turns but I don't know anyone that's fitted one?
Search for the part numbers cross referenced with my name. If you don't get the exact match and get a normal E46 rack, the steering will be 1 finger dry steering light!
Re: E46 E36 racks
Posted: Tue Jun 29, 2010 8:43 pm
by monkey
7852 974 679 is the e46 sport rack part number i think its the only one that the part number plate is purple . i did have a standard e46 rack and it was very light in my car , but i have fitted a standard e46 one for B15NAC and the steering in his e30 feels much more weighted .