My dream iX ^_^ turbo DD to come

[Bimmer_man]

Can anyone tell me if the steering shafts are different on the ix compared to a standard e30? Cause I was going to transplant the one I have on my other car to the ix if possible. Can't find much on this.

[EyExR]

steering shafts?

[Bimmer_man]

I meant steering couplers sorry.

[nando]

yes and yes

[Bimmer_man]

Damn it :-( that blows. What makes it different? Could you possibly show me nanda?

[nando]

well, one is made for the ix, the other one isn't. :p

basically it's larger because some of the torque from the front wheels is transmitted through the steering shaft.

[Bimmer_man]

Oh okay yeah I got the name wrong Haha. But Damn well ill have to hunt that down too. Yay.

[The Dark Side of Will]

Also the iX rack is located differently than the RWD rack... not sure the degree to which the shaft and coupler are separable, but that certainly bears on the shaft.

With power steering, the torque on the steering shaft should never exceed the cracking torque on the spool valve, so unless that's higher on the iX than on the RWD cars, I don't see why a higher torque coupler would be necessary.

[The Dark Side of Will]

-Owners are reporting that outer ball joints on the iX seem to need replacement at 120K-150K miles. Replacement ball joints are available (Zygmunt Motors, 215-348-3121) which can be pressed into the lower arms at a cost of about $40 each. BMW only sells the whole assembly lower arm assembly at a cost of $250-350 for parts for each side. Bekkers (800-624-5410) sells the arm assembly for around $180.

Useful info

[nando]

Also the iX rack is located differently than the RWD rack... not sure the degree to which the shaft and coupler are separable, but that certainly bears on the shaft.

With power steering, the torque on the steering shaft should never exceed the cracking torque on the spool valve, so unless that's higher on the iX than on the RWD cars, I don't see why a higher torque coupler would be necessary.

I would assume that the ix rack is stronger than the RWD rack as well. the steering coupler is significantly different.

[EyExR]

Maybe grab the coupler from a part-out.... http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=319659

I hated paying for a new one. Especially since it did nothing to improve the handling. ...although I was tracking down a mysterious handling issue. Which ended up being a worn CV joint along with Summer tires that tramlined like crazy.

BTW - most attitudes on iXs are.... well.... "bitchy". :)

[Bimmer_man]

okay well i got the ix in the garage....not easy to move 2 e30s with only one jack 2 jack stands and one set of wheels .......I also discovered that i need to replace BOTH control arms .........fuck......

[EyExR]

Dood.... it's just the beginning. lol ;)

I have control arms in good shape if you want them used... shoot me a PM

[Bimmer_man]

I'm actually going to get brand new control arms. But I really appreciate the offer man.

[Bimmer_man]

well today i installed a M3 harness cover on the ix. Looks great.