E36 Steering rack, worth it?

[BMC227]

Hello all!

Since i cannot find a Z3 steering rack here in Australia, my only option is to go with a e36 rack. Is it worth doing and will there be a noticeable difference compared to the e30 rack? Also is there a certain e36 rack that fits and are they all the same?

Cheers.

[Van Westervelt]

same fitment, different ratios. I have used 95 m3 racks in 3 cars and love them.

[BMC227]

same fitment, different ratios. I have used 95 m3 racks in 3 cars and love them.

Is there a difference with the 3.0 and 3.2 m3? did it require much modification to fit?

thanks.

[drulle]

I love my e36 rack out of 1998 M3.... it has 3.2 turns lock to lock verses e30 4.0 lock to lock
Its worth it in my opinion, cool and easy mod.

[Mikhail Bakunin]

Totally worth it. The stock rack is like driving a school bus. IMHO the '95 e36 m3 has great on-center, freeway driving feel. But if you auto-x, then the Z3 rack might be for you.

[BMC227]

Totally worth it. The stock rack is like driving a school bus. IMHO the '95 e36 m3 has great on-center, freeway driving feel. But if you auto-x, then the Z3 rack might be for you.

The car won't be tracked, i just want something that feels better than the e30 one. It makes the car so shit to drive lol

[gath]

I have an E46 one in my car and I totally love it.. it's same fitment as the e36. I decided to do it when I found one being sold for very cheap $30.

[BMC227]

I have an E46 one in my car and I totally love it.. it's same fitment as the e36.

how many turns lock to lock and what e46 was it out of?

[castros]

At first I wasnt a fan, but after driving a few rack swaps I love it.

[gath]

how many turns lock to lock and what e46 was it out of?

i don't know the turn but it was from 325i, I'll the part # and post it tomorrow.

[LJ851]

Its a noticeable difference and i really like it. I've had one on for 2 years now.

[bimmerpirate]

totally worth it to get the e36 rack. You'll never want to go back to a stock rack afterward. One of the best upgrades for a DD. Makes parallel parking so much easier (as long as you keep your power steering).

[MrSlacker]

Absolutely worth it. It gets rid of that wobbling and turn ratio is MUCH better. Any E36 rack will be better

[dude8383]

Absolutely worth it. It gets rid of that wabbling and turn ratio is MUCH better. Any E36 rack will be better

yeh...i hate it when it wabbles.

[10/10ths]

Once you go (E36) rack, you never go back...