E36 rack probs

[touringshed]

Hi there i've been lookin at the site quite alot and this is my first question hope its in the right place.

so im in the middle of doing alot of retro fittin to my tourer but have come across a problem in that i dont know where to get the 12mm spacer for the steerin joint from does any one have one or know where i can get one from.

many thanx LEE

[Sirnixalot]

any metal fabrication shop should be able to make that plate for you. i dont think its readily availible online or anything like that.

If anyone is making up a batch let me know though

[Big_M_]

if you have a look in the tech articles section there is some good info on how to c/o the rack conversion, gives sizes and that for making the shims.

while were on the subject does anyone know how much you'd pay for the e36 rack and if fitted can you still install a 6 brancher

[touringshed]

I paid 135 big ones for my rack but my old one is fooked and thre isnt really much price difference between the 2 as for the 6 branch im not sure. havnt looked into that coz im doing the M30 3.5 conversion.

[jmc330i]

The sizes for the spacers/shims will vary from car to car.

Ians guide in the Articles section shows what needs doing, but you will need to make your own measurements to make sure of a good fit.

A good metal fab shop will make the spacers up for you, for a few beer tokens

As for the 6 branch - I think there are problems with fitting any of the available M20 6 branch manifolds with the E36 rack. The steering joint is moved closer to the engine by about an inch, so it hits the manifold.

A custom manifold can be made to fit around it. I had to re-plan the route of my 6 branch with the E36 rack fitted.