Steering Rack swap?

[nando]

I think you try to mimick something from a modern BMW (before electric steering, of course).

For example, the steering feel of an E46 ZHP or an E90 is really, really good. Basically, what's the rate of that, and just copy it.. I already posted the E46 330xi rack ratio (late model).

[stonea]

I guess the million dollar question is..... What ratio do we go with?

[nando]

Those work, but they also double the input force.

[The Dark Side of Will]

I'm in for one if you can bring it to market at your price.

As an alternative, this and four u-joints can cut the lock-to-lock turns by a third to half:

http://www.colemanracing.com/Steering-Quickeners-P4753.aspx

[Nisse Järnet]

Count me in too!

[nando]

well, I have cash in paypal. If this is for real, I'm in - I've been wanting to do something like this for like, 4 years. lol.

[berlow94]

Yes, my goal will be to have 2 kits.

The first kit would be a parts kit and would require you to remove the rack from the car. Rebuild it with all supplied hardware. Re-install rack in the car.

The second kit would be for me to sell the internals to a company like rack doctor so that they can supply you with a complete rack ready to go with a warranty. Obviously this will cost a little bit more, but time is $ right?

I have a rack all taken apart and measured up.
I will start a group buy tonight just to see how many people we can get together who are willing to commit at a couple of different price points. I will also contact dealers such as CA-Tuned, Blunt, Guten Parts, Turner, FCP, E-euro, etc. to see if they would be willing to commit to a couple.
Obviously, the greater the volume, the lower the production costs will be.

I understand this isn't Rennlist, but at the end of the day, the BMW E30 has the largest community of enthusiast followers of any car in the world. I'm confident that we can make this happen!

[ghatid]

I have the ability to produce a run of these in the US.
Price should be about $400 for the kit. My goal will also be to provide all necessary bushings and seals that should be replaced while rebuilding the rack.
I will put a group buy together tonight.


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Yeah, if you include all of the seals and stuff, I think I would be in for a kit. I recently opened my tie rod dust boots and oil poured out. I then closed it back up and refilled my steering fluid and saved that project for another day. Strangely I don't notice a loss of power steering, is that possible?

[nando]

That would just be parts, and we'd have to assemble it ourselves?

If it can be done and somebody comes through - I'm definitely in. Either way, I have a spare core I could use for the shell.

[berlow94]

I have the ability to produce a run of these in the US.
Price should be about $400 for the kit. My goal will also be to provide all necessary bushings and seals that should be replaced while rebuilding the rack.
I will put a group buy together tonight.


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[Nisse Järnet]

Im in! I can check with a Swedish company just to hear what they say.

They can make a new shorter rack and pinion, price for one unit would be around 700 Eur excl VAT.
Will see if a group buy could bring the price down...

[Chrisbike]

I'd be in for a group buy aswell

[stonea]

I'd be in

[nomansland92]

Count me in for one if you pull it off

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[Nisse Järnet]

Im in! I can check with a Swedish company just to hear what they say.