So is the z3 rack the SECOND best upgrade other than the 95 M5 rack? There is a local z3 rack for sale for $75
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So I got my 3.0 M3 rack in. I've been driving it for a few days. I didn't have power steering before and I didn't reinstall it.
Parallel parking is no longer a viable option.
It's better, it's definitely nice, but it doesn't transform the car into a go kart or anything. I guess I just had high hopes. It's one of them mods you don't really notice until it's gone- I'm sure if I got in a regular e30 I would bitch all day about the slow steering.
I haven't had a chance to autox it yet, but Sunday I'll probably have a revised opinion as I will be doing a driving school for about 4 hours, and I know it will shine then.
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[quote=Schneider325;697513]Originally posted by JGood View PostParallel parking is no longer a viable option.QUOTE]
can you explain this a little? Is it just harder or is it not possible?
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Originally posted by JGood View PostSo I got my 3.0 M3 rack in. I've been driving it for a few days. I didn't have power steering before and I didn't reinstall it.
Parallel parking is no longer a viable option.
It's better, it's definitely nice, but it doesn't transform the car into a go kart or anything. I guess I just had high hopes. It's one of them mods you don't really notice until it's gone- I'm sure if I got in a regular e30 I would bitch all day about the slow steering.
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[QUOTE=JGood;697573]Originally posted by Schneider325 View Post
I was joking, it's possible, but your not gonna do a one hander, that's for sure. After 6 months your arm muscles get strong enough that it's doable, but you'll struggle in the mean time. It's weird, steering with an m3 rack with no power steering uses muscles that none of my workout uses. I'll have to include driving my car in my work out. Sweet, another reason to drive.Last edited by Schniddy; 04-01-2007, 01:58 PM.
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Originally posted by Lof8 View PostCan you use 96-99 m3 racks for this swap? Any major differences from the 95 rack?
i scored mine for $145 shipped with brand new tie rod ends.IG: deniso_nsi Leave me feedback here
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Hold out for a 3.0
I got mine for $200 shipped. If your gonna go through the work, might as well do it the best way for only a little more $$$. At least get a z3 rack if you don't want to spend the money on the M3 rack, same ratio, and how often do you NEED to do a turn-around with the wheels fully locked, and CANNOT do a 3 point turn?
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Originally posted by JGood View PostSo I got my 3.0 M3 rack in. I've been driving it for a few days. I didn't have power steering before and I didn't reinstall it.
Parallel parking is no longer a viable option.
It's better, it's definitely nice, but it doesn't transform the car into a go kart or anything. I guess I just had high hopes. It's one of them mods you don't really notice until it's gone- I'm sure if I got in a regular e30 I would bitch all day about the slow steering.
I haven't had a chance to autox it yet, but Sunday I'll probably have a revised opinion as I will be doing a driving school for about 4 hours, and I know it will shine then.Originally posted by KingBScratch my back and I buy a prostitute for you, to rub your balls. HAHA now thats some funny shit.
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Originally posted by HST View PostHow did you take out the power steering? Did you fill up the rack with ATF then plug the holes for the PS lines with something?
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