36 or 30 rack?...whats the advantages?

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jotz
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Sat Jun 04, 2011 5:35 pm

Hi

Im sure this has been addressed many time before.
however my rack is pissin fluid from the pinion seal, so need to change rack or recon.
should i fit 36 rack? or stick to 30 rack?

Dont wanna start chopping my car around so if thats what it takes then i will stick to the 30 rack..
thanks in advance..
And long live 30,s
joe
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Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:53 am

Very worthwhile mod.

No chopping is needed, you just need to buy spacers and the conversion pipes (which can be had off here. You don't need the pipes as you can just bend the originals but it makes life easier.
jotz
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Sun Jun 05, 2011 6:29 am

ok thanks
so why is it better to have a 36 rack instead of 30 rack?
cheers
capri_rob
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Sun Jun 05, 2011 8:15 am

E36 rack has less turns lock to lock.
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jotz
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Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:29 pm

seeeen!!..
cheers mate now i know!!
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mattqf77
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Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:38 pm

Who sells spacers and pipes for conversion? number or zone name appreciated
Touring
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Sun Jun 05, 2011 12:53 pm

E30 Rack = 4.1 turns lock to lock
E36 Rack = 3.2 turns lock to lock

I've done one conversion on my old 2 door, and it transforms the car's feel, much more direct. As for the conversion pipes, i know someone's done a set for this in the parts for sale but can't remember who! :o:
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Sun Jun 05, 2011 1:13 pm

Contact danthe for the rack conversion pipes 8)
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