e36 rack question

Post Mon Jun 13, 2011 12:40 pm

Will a coupe or 4 door e36 rack fit a compact e36?

Is it a hard job? Any specail tools?

Anyone got one for sale?

Any advice at all?

Thanks in advance

Post Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:26 pm

I thought the racks were the same to be honest mate!
I'd be very supprised if they are not

Post Mon Jun 13, 2011 1:39 pm

Me too, but want to be sure before i waste my money!

How long do you think it will take?

Post Mon Jun 13, 2011 5:51 pm

just about to buy one so can anyone else confirm that they are the same??????

Post Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:45 am

Bought it now. Any advice at all please chaps?

Post Wed Jun 15, 2011 4:16 pm

What do you want to know? It's not a difficult job. Only two bolts securing the rack to the sub frame as far as I can remember. Separate the ball joints on the tie rod ends from the hub assembly and separate from the steering column.

Tip would be to soak all nuts/bolts you need to undo in penetrating oil the day before you aim to remove them. Otherwise, it's pretty straight forward and self explanatory once you're underneath the car and looking at it all

Post Wed Jun 15, 2011 5:40 pm

Cheers buddy.

I bought a ps rack of a 325 coupe today and I am hoping to put it on a 316 compact, can anyone say for sure if its compatable?

If not it may end up on my trackcar (e30 2.7). I'm sure it has advantages over the e30 one...Less turns lock to lock iirc????????

Post Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:37 pm

It will be a quicker rack than the e30 one. The only thing you might find is that you have to modify the route of the feed / return pipes slightly. Nothing too major.

Post Wed Jun 15, 2011 8:46 pm

To fit the compact you mean?

The e30 is only really an after thought if it doesn't fit the compact!

Post Wed Jun 15, 2011 10:51 pm

They are the same.

Post Thu Jun 16, 2011 7:30 am

cheers guys