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Steering problems with the s50 conversion
Posted: Sat Oct 24, 2009 4:45 pm
by e30mazm3
For the S50B30 or S50B32 conversion can you fit:
ANY E36 Steering Rack?
Also...
Which Steering Coupling/UJ connection will fit the E30 column and the E36 rack?
Will the E36 Track rod ends fit E30 Hubs?
Can I use E36 power steering pipes?
Can i use the E30 reservoir?
Can i use a 1998 M3 steering wheel on an E30 column?
Wheres best to locate the reservoir?
Re: Steering problems with the s50 conversion
Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:06 pm
by Dave_M3
ANY E36 Steering Rack?
Yes
Which Steering Coupling/UJ connection will fit the E30 column and the E36 rack?
E30 will fit but may need to use a spacer... it really depends on your manifold. Look for Danthe's thread on the slim-line couplings.
He's doing a group buy for around 60 quid at the moment
Will the E36 Track rod ends fit E30 Hubs?
Yes
Can I use E36 power steering pipes?
Parts of them
Can i use the E30 reservoir?
Yes, all the resivoirs are the same, just depends where you mount them and the orientation of the pipe routing to them.
Can i use a 1998 M3 steering wheel on an E30 column?
Afriad not.
Wheres best to locate the reservoir?
where-ever you think it fits nicely really
Posted: Sat Oct 31, 2009 10:28 pm
by e30mazm3
Absolutely brilliant thanks dave
Re:
Posted: Sun Nov 01, 2009 11:38 am
by Dave_M3
No problem.
Actually best getting a non M E36 rack as they have lock stops or progressive steering.... neither of which is considered an advantage and plus the fact that a rack off something like a sh!tty little 4 pot E36 will be cheaper and have less wear and tear on it all things being equal rather than the heavier cars.
E46 rack is alittle bit better though and E46 Sport rack the best of them all if you can get one handy and if you don't already have an E36 rack.