On my 1984 BMW E30 323i - Had the Full tie rods replaced yesterday with new Meyle # 32111125186 Tie rods purchased from ECS tuning. Car was aligned after. Car drives great. BUT, I noticed in parking lot and driveway maneuvering the steering hits steering stop limits early !
I have to back up to get into simple parking spots, turning circle is huge now.
I only have a total of 2.5 turns Lock to Lock now ? Should have 4 turns. Are there different Tie rod ends ? Ran VIN and the BMW Factory part number is 32111126360. ECS says their part cross references with the factory part number.
Car turns 1 turn to the Left and 1.5 turns Right, This is only 2.5 total Lock to Lock. Yes off center on rack, and will be corrected. The car has slow steering and had 4 turns total before.
Any ideas ? I have the old Tie Rods and will measure them tonight.
I have an appointment at the shop for a review next week.
I have to back up to get into simple parking spots, turning circle is huge now.
I only have a total of 2.5 turns Lock to Lock now ? Should have 4 turns. Are there different Tie rod ends ? Ran VIN and the BMW Factory part number is 32111126360. ECS says their part cross references with the factory part number.
Car turns 1 turn to the Left and 1.5 turns Right, This is only 2.5 total Lock to Lock. Yes off center on rack, and will be corrected. The car has slow steering and had 4 turns total before.
Any ideas ? I have the old Tie Rods and will measure them tonight.
I have an appointment at the shop for a review next week.
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