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.
fitting purple tag 067 e46 rack
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smithysmith
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DanThe
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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


Comes with alloy rack spacers and new sealing washers
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


Comes with alloy rack spacers and new sealing washers
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smithysmith
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Cool, thanks for that. PM coming your way.
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jamlid
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How much do you charge for that kit?
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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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Still waiting for mine Dan..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
Comes with alloy rack spacers and new sealing washers

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CR24v??? Where's it all gone?? LOL
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DanThe
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Sorry Rav, didnt I tell you I need money before I hand out parts? 
