E46 Steering Rack

[turkeysneck]

I'm trying to buy an E46 Rack, I've given these part numbers to my supplier but they are telling me these numbers are not recognised.
32136755067 & 32136755068

They also told me they seem to think the M3 E46 rack is probably the one to go for. Does anyone know if the M3 rack is as quick as the 067.

It's cheap enough to buy but not that cheap to find I've bought the wrong one.

[DanThe]

M3 rack is nothing special

[turkeysneck]

Ok what do you suggest.

[ross2009]

32136755068 this must be recognised its on real oem as a part on the 318ti compact

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do ... g=32&fg=10

[turkeysneck]

I gave them that number also. I either need a registration or a chassis number because those number are not working with the software they are using or by directly calling the company that supply the ZF racks. The stupid thing is it's not a lot of money but I need to make sure I get the correct one.

[ross2009]

are you dealing with bmw ?
or an after market parts supplier ?

[turkeysneck]

Aftermarket supplier, forget BMW, I'm OK for getting raped financially.

[sweep]

E46 clubsport one is whats on mine and its spot on

[turkeysneck]

OK but I need some information.

[ross2009]

Aftermarket supplier, forget BMW, I'm OK for getting raped financially.

well that prob why they cant find that part number because its a bmw part number its not going to be the same as an after market part thats why it dont exsist

[turkeysneck]

Great, so I need a reg or chassis number from an E46 that had one fitted. That's pretty much killed it.

[sweep]

Danthe is the man,see if he can source the rack and pipes/spacers

[turkeysneck]

OK

[eko]

Heres the numbers you need for a ClubSport rack...

7852 974 679
6 755 067

[turkeysneck]

Thanks.

[e301988325i]

This should sort you out, I would expect a brand new rack to be £1000 exchange, you're a fool if you buy a brand new item IMHO, your E30 could do with the money spent in other places for sure!!!!

last 7 digits of VIN: PC55152

[eko]

Heres one on Ebay.
Bit more than I paid for mine but still cheaper than new

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E46-330i- ... 2a1c9e342c

[polsta]

Tony- if you had a set up for an e36 rack, with the pipes modified etc , could you just use a46 rack instead and just swap the rack , or is there more involved ?

whats needed for a full e46 set up exactly and costs ? and im talking for a non pas car full conversion

[redcar]

Heres the numbers you need for a ClubSport rack...

7852 974 679
6 755 067

That's the badger

[e301988325i]

numbers from my purple plate:

7852 974 679
6 755 067
006888 0701

last four digits manufacture date perhaps?

[ross2009]

that 6755067 is the BMW part number that doesn't come up on real Oem instead it states it as 6755068
we have already given these part number but he said his supplier can't find them they don't exist
these part numbers are for BMW only not aftermarket suppliers which is what he's after

[Jozi]

Ebay for these and look for the purple tag and 067 ending part as above. No point getting a new rack, use the money you save else where by going ebay.

[turkeysneck]

I can buy a new rack for 145 quid, obviously reconditioned but I'm not spending a 1000 bones on anything.

[eko]

I can buy a new rack for 145 quid, obviously reconditioned but I'm not spending a 1000 bones on anything.

Genuine BMW rack?
Id rather have the correct secondhand item than wrong ratio aftermarket?
The one in the Ebay link above will do what you need,probably last for years yet too.

[turkeysneck]

Of course it's genuine, just re-conditioned.

I deal in car parts all day long, I don't buy crap. I just get huge discounts because of the huge quantities I buy.

[ross2009]

since you posted this thread ive already bought a 067 rack of ebay cleaned it modified it with e30 rods and track rod ends modified the steering, oil lines and spacers and its now all fitted and works a treat and your still on about buying one

[turkeysneck]

Dan is getting me a used one, I can't get a new one because of the part numbers don't match up. I'm not going on about buying a new one I'm just replying to a post. I want to buy a new one but sadly I can't guarantee it'll be the one I want.

[DanThe]

I will have some nice custom made, zinc plated PAS pipe kits available in about a weeks time for anybody that doesnt like bent rusty pipes

[turkeysneck]

I might take you up on that.

[ross2009]

abit of heat and abit of persuasion they can look neat

[DanThe]

Be careful they dont touch the cross member Ross, looks a bit close there. Rack should also be mounted in the rear holes

[turkeysneck]

How much are the pipe kits you are selling Dan ?

[ross2009]

there not touching i think its just the camera angle yeah i know they should be in the rear holes but it wouldnt go bk far enough there was some one else on here the other week that mounted it in the front holes and has done lots of miles still checking that the mounting is still stress free and he said it still looks fine

so ill keep my eye on it

[DanThe]

How much are the pipe kits you are selling Dan ?

Still waiting on the rest of the fittings to come in, wont know for sure until they do but they will be about £120 this time

[Karan]

Dan do you know the thread on the rack end banjos as I need to make some pipes up for my conversion,

Cheers
Karan