e30 quick ratio steering kt

[johnnymac]

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.

[e301988325i]

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

[johnnymac]

e301988325i, Straight swap or kit available? If so, where from?

[johnnymac]

Oops. Just read your reply properly . Thanks e301988325i.

[Francisco]

Isn't the z3 1.9 rack 2.75 ?

[ross_jsy]

If you are after a quick ratio rack kit, check out the group buy section.

[oldroydsr4]

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.

[e301988325i]

If you are after a quick ratio rack kit, check out the group buy section.

A unassisted quick rack will be for body builders or those with bus sized steering wheels!

[e301988325i]

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.

Is that because the quick kits were designed for the pre-facelift manual rack not the post facelift one?

[oldroydsr4]

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.

[ross_jsy]

If you are after a quick ratio rack kit, check out the group buy section.

A unassisted quick rack will be for body builders or those with bus sized steering wheels!

Who said it will be unassisted?

[e301988325i]

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.

[ross_jsy]

Not sure what you are getting at? I know its a manual rack.

Electric assistance conversion.

[Nic01101011]

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

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..

[e301988325i]

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.

[e301988325i]

Not sure what you are getting at? I know its a manual rack.

Electric assistance conversion.

Never heard of that TBH!

[ross_jsy]

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.

[Nay]

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?

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..

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.

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!

[e301988325i]

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.

[MrBenn]

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?

[e301988325i]

The banjo bolt is a different part number, and it has been tried on a normal rack by 'MONKEY' and made no difference.

[MrBenn]

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..

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. Cheers

[MrBenn]

The banjo bolt is a different part number, and it has been tried on a normal rack by 'MONKEY' and made no difference.

Cheers dude!

[accesspecialist]

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.

[accesspecialist]

part no. 6755067.