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  • JK_E30
    E30 Addict
    • Jan 2007
    • 545

    #226
    Originally posted by silence
    *Update*
    All new power steering deletes will be made of UHMV. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra_h...t_polyethylene) it works better than the aluminum by preventing leaks caused by improper sealing with the o-rings. I am in the transition now, and will update the website.
    *Update*
    Sounds intriguing. PM sent.

    M50B25tu

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    • phenryiv1
      No R3VLimiter
      • Jul 2009
      • 3246

      #227
      Originally posted by silence
      *Update*
      All new power steering deletes will be made of UHMV. (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ultra_h...t_polyethylene) it works better than the aluminum by preventing leaks caused by improper sealing with the o-rings. I am in the transition now, and will update the website.
      *Update*
      Have you done much testing with this new material? I am not at all doubting it based on some knowledge, just asking whether you have run the new material for long enough to say that it holds up.

      Clearly, the old material was up to the task for many users.
      Patrick Henry

      1989 325iC build: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316880


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      • phenryiv1
        No R3VLimiter
        • Jul 2009
        • 3246

        #228
        Originally posted by BenMGP
        I would so buy this if there was a DIY for the noobs like me. :)
        Also, in for this.
        Patrick Henry

        1989 325iC build: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316880


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        • silence
          Forum Sponsor
          • Jun 2007
          • 1824

          #229
          Originally posted by phenryiv1
          Have you done much testing with this new material? I am not at all doubting it based on some knowledge, just asking whether you have run the new material for long enough to say that it holds up.

          Clearly, the old material was up to the task for many users.
          Yeah i did a lot of research on this new material, and i'm in the process of testing now. Based on its properties, I have no doubt that it is up to the task. I stand by my products, and if for any reason you are unhappy with their performance, you can return them for a full refund.


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          • unrlmth
            E30 Addict
            • May 2010
            • 467

            #230
            Originally posted by silence
            Yeah i did a lot of research on this new material, and i'm in the process of testing now. Based on its properties, I have no doubt that it is up to the task. I stand by my products, and if for any reason you are unhappy with their performance, you can return them for a full refund.
            I've used UHMWP for other things and it holds up very well. Just curious, but you know how you fill the ends of the holes you drill on the aluminum one? Are you going to be using the same material with the UHMWP or something else?
            1989 325i Alpineweiß II

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            • phenryiv1
              No R3VLimiter
              • Jul 2009
              • 3246

              #231
              Originally posted by silence
              Yeah i did a lot of research on this new material, and i'm in the process of testing now. Based on its properties, I have no doubt that it is up to the task. I stand by my products, and if for any reason you are unhappy with their performance, you can return them for a full refund.
              I just want to be clear that I was not doubting you- I was just curious.
              Patrick Henry

              1989 325iC build: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316880


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              • unrlmth
                E30 Addict
                • May 2010
                • 467

                #232
                Originally posted by phenryiv1
                Also, in for this.
                It is a pretty straightforward install.

                1. Remove as much of the PS fluid as you can
                2. start disconnecting hoses
                3. with everything disconnected and removed install the PS delete plate.

                I have one question on whats the recommended way of putting the washers in.

                Should it be bolt/washer/ps delete/washer or something else?
                1989 325i Alpineweiß II

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                • gone002
                  E30 Modder
                  • Dec 2007
                  • 877

                  #233
                  Originally posted by silence
                  *Update*
                  All new power steering deletes will be made of UHMV. (

                  think you mean uhmw...
                  bimmerboltsandparts.com

                  bring back the neeked broads!!!
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                  • DarkWing6
                    Moderator
                    • Apr 2004
                    • 7144

                    #234
                    I'll be ordering one of these soon.

                    FYI - Updated your thread title to $35 shipped since that is what the current price is. Should help reduce the "30 or 35?" questions.
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                    • rcfanatic
                      E30 Addict
                      • Feb 2009
                      • 490

                      #235
                      Just want to reiterate that draining the rack makes a huge difference on steering effort. I personally like lots of effort, but for those curious, simply removing the belt to the PS pump is not a good way to assess if you will like it
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                      • silence
                        Forum Sponsor
                        • Jun 2007
                        • 1824

                        #236
                        Originally posted by phenryiv1
                        I just want to be clear that I was not doubting you- I was just curious.
                        no problem :)
                        Originally posted by unrlmth
                        I've used UHMWP for other things and it holds up very well. Just curious, but you know how you fill the ends of the holes you drill on the aluminum one? Are you going to be using the same material with the UHMWP or something else?
                        i'm using set screws and epoxy to seal the holes.

                        Originally posted by unrlmth
                        It is a pretty straightforward install.

                        1. Remove as much of the PS fluid as you can
                        2. start disconnecting hoses
                        3. with everything disconnected and removed install the PS delete plate.

                        I have one question on whats the recommended way of putting the washers in.

                        Should it be bolt/washer/ps delete/washer or something else?
                        THanks for the write up ;) ...yes that is the order for the install

                        Originally posted by gone002
                        think you mean uhmw...
                        yes you are correct. thanks


                        Originally posted by DarkWing6
                        I'll be ordering one of these soon.

                        FYI - Updated your thread title to $35 shipped since that is what the current price is. Should help reduce the "30 or 35?" questions.
                        It wont let me :(

                        Originally posted by rcfanatic
                        Just want to reiterate that draining the rack makes a huge difference on steering effort. I personally like lots of effort, but for those curious, simply removing the belt to the PS pump is not a good way to assess if you will like it
                        you are absolutely correct, it becomes harder to steer if you don't let some fluid out.


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                        • DarkWing6
                          Moderator
                          • Apr 2004
                          • 7144

                          #237
                          Originally posted by silence
                          It wont let me :(
                          Which is why I did it for you. :p
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                          • silence
                            Forum Sponsor
                            • Jun 2007
                            • 1824

                            #238
                            Originally posted by DarkWing6
                            Which is why I did it for you. :p
                            :up:


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                            • HighOnLife
                              Wrencher
                              • Jan 2009
                              • 209

                              #239
                              Got mine today, looks great! Thanks
                              Dale
                              1991 E30 Touring

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                              • phenryiv1
                                No R3VLimiter
                                • Jul 2009
                                • 3246

                                #240
                                Don't hurt me for asking this in a sale thread, but it IS related...

                                If I want to use this and to swap in an E36 rack at the same time, I get to skip all of the PITA steps about routing the PS lines and just do the "mechanical" parts of the swap without the hydraulic steps- correct?

                                Also, doing this at the same time as an e36 rack swap is probably the easiest way to do both, right?
                                Patrick Henry

                                1989 325iC build: http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=316880


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