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How To Guide - E36 Steering Rack Swap
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Just got back from an alignment. Damn. The e36 rack feels so much more modern than a e30m3 rack. It's doesn't have more feedback, but it does have more friction - much more modern feel - it feels weighted - it's great. Not light and flimsy like a Oldsmobile with too much power steering - that's about how bad the stock set up is.
That and all new CA and Tie rods (in and out) make the car feel much more like a e46. It's tight and crisp. The smallest input to the wheel (1/32") will steers the car.Originally posted by Matt-Bhey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?
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Originally posted by bubbajan21 View PostCan somebody who has a Z3 rack in their car confirm or deny the "dartyness"? I'm looking at one for my DD, but I don't want my car to be darty on the free way.
I've had the Z3 rack in my car for about a month now. Overall, I think it's a fantastic upgrade for anyone. I wouldn't call the rack "darty" but the steering is definitely more sensitive, obviously. I do notice that the steering can "grab" ruts in the road or other broken surfaces. That may be my tires though... the car does have 15x8s.
Bottom line, the steering response is amazing and I wish I had done it sooner.-Geno
'87 325is (s52'd)
'95 525iT
'02 Range Rover 4.6 HSE
'98 Disco 1
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Originally posted by Janderson View PostJesus, I can't wait to drive my car. The E36 rack, combined with all new rear subframe bushings, new wheels bearings, and the new motor... my god.JOY IS AN E30...
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Originally posted by Sean View PostZ3 2.7 turn rack ftmfw. I love it. Not too much on the freeway at all!!
Originally posted by george graves View Post^2.7....yea...I still wonder if the z3 rack is travel limited. I *hate* 3 point turns. Did you notice a little bit larger turning radius?
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Originally posted by Cloudbase View PostI've got a 2.5L Z3 rack I'll be putting in this week. I'll let you know. Does anyone know the length that the knuckle spacer needs to be. The original part is no longer available. I haven't searched yet, but will do and post my results if I find it.
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Originally posted by bubbajan21 View PostDoes anyone know which steering guibo to use if I'm going to replace it while everything is apart? I would think the E30 one since it's still an E30 steering column, but I'd hate to have everything apart and be wrong. Does anyone happen to have a part # for the correct one?
(I wouldn't be surprised if the z3 guibo is the same part but I have no clue)Originally posted by z31maniacI just hate everyone.
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