Steering rack

[DazzyA]

I need a new steering rack, amongst many other things, so was thinking of getting a manual instead of power for a 325i cab, would a manual be compatible with existing? and am I being silly not paying the extra for the power.
cheers.

[smithy318i]

yes. you are being Very silly.

[stappin]

how much is a Z3 rack they are the same arent they? Just with a better ratio anyone done this?

[smithy318i]

I thought it was the E36 rack !

[eko]

this may be of use

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ... ename=ADME%

i was going to bid on this the other day,but ended up getting one local.

[Brianmoooore]

how much is a Z3 rack they are the same arent they? Just with a better ratio anyone done this?

AFAIK, the Z3 rack has the same ratio as the E36. It has less turns lock to lock because the lock is restricted on the Z3, presumably because of tyre rubbing problems.

[DazzyA]

eko, thanks mate will bid on that.
would a z3/e36 fit anyone?

[stappin]

how much is a Z3 rack they are the same arent they? Just with a better ratio anyone done this?

AFAIK, the Z3 rack has the same ratio as the E36. It has less turns lock to lock because the lock is restricted on the Z3, presumably because of tyre rubbing problems.

Thanks for clearing that up Brian I must admit I'd heard o hear a while ago about the ratio thing but you seem pretty clued up so i'll trust ya

So do this mean that the Z3 has a poor turning circle when compared to an E36 if the lock is restricted?

[Brianmoooore]

how much is a Z3 rack they are the same arent they? Just with a better ratio anyone done this?

AFAIK, the Z3 rack has the same ratio as the E36. It has less turns lock to lock because the lock is restricted on the Z3, presumably because of tyre rubbing problems.

Thanks for clearing that up Brian I must admit I'd heard o hear a while ago about the ratio thing but you seem pretty clued up so i'll trust ya

So do this mean that the Z3 has a poor turning circle when compared to an E36 if the lock is restricted?

Don't take it as gospel. I've never set eyes on a Z3 rack. Just repeating what I've read elsewhere.

[DazzyA]

How difficult are these to change, do you require any specialist tools, still waiting for my manual!!!
will a E36 rack fit?

[eko]

dont know about E36 rack,but standard one easy enough to fit.
did mine last week and it took about 1.5 hrs to do.
no special tools needed.

[DazzyA]

thats not too bad, haven't got much ground clearance would i need ramps, axel stands?