fitting purple tag 067 e46 rack

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Post Fri Jul 12, 2013 5:04 pm

I'm fitting an e46 rack to my iS would like some definitive answers. i have used the search but there are loads of contradictions in different threads.

Can i use the e46 track rods and ends? Wiki says yes but a thread on here says no. If not can i use e46 rods with e30 ends?

Do i need 8mm spacers under the crossmember as the wiki says or 14mm as ive read on a few threads?

Do i actually need the pas cooler loop in the return line? Loads of different opinions on this.

Thanks in advance.
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Post Fri Jul 12, 2013 6:10 pm

You cant use the E46 rods. Use complete E30 track arms

Dont put anything under the rack, you need to space it down

You dont need a cooler. Ive never known one to overheat and ive fitted them to E36 M3's that race in the kumho championship without coolers or problems.

If you want to make a proper job of it and make it easier I make custom pipe kits to fit the E30

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Post Fri Jul 12, 2013 6:17 pm

Cool, thanks for that. PM coming your way.
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Post Sat Jul 13, 2013 3:43 pm

How much do you charge for that kit?
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Post Sat Jul 13, 2013 4:51 pm

I had a kit for a m20 engined car off Dan the fitted perfect wicked bit of kit shoot him a pm
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Post Sat Jul 13, 2013 6:19 pm

DanThe wrote:You cant use the E46 rods. Use complete E30 track arms

Dont put anything under the rack, you need to space it down

You dont need a cooler. Ive never known one to overheat and ive fitted them to E36 M3's that race in the kumho championship without coolers or problems.

If you want to make a proper job of it and make it easier I make custom pipe kits to fit the E30

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Comes with alloy rack spacers and new sealing washers
Still waiting for mine Dan.. :roll:
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Post Sun Jul 14, 2013 12:04 am

Sorry Rav, didnt I tell you I need money before I hand out parts? :D