E36 Steering rack, worth it?

[Hey-U]

Best mod that I have done to date (95 M3). Wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

[Wh33lhop]

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

thanks.

There is a difference--both of the M3 racks (the 3.0 rack especially) are actually inferior to the regular E36 rack. Just pick up a 328i rack, the M3s had different steering geometry and actually have a bit less lock than the regular E36 rack (as well as the 3.0 M3 being significantly shorter and slower).

I definitely notice a difference going from my car with the standard E36 rack to one with a stock E30 rack. It makes the car feel more modern, it is easier to control mad tyte skids and is worth doing for the ~$150 it will cost you.

[Jand3rson]

I drove my car for the first time yesterday with the E36 rack, and just from driving around the neighborhood for 15 minutes, going no faster than 30 mph in 3rd gear, the steering felt incredible. It was like going from a car with no power steering to one with. I can't wait to really put it through the paces.

[Brandon12V]

yea pretty much any later rack is an improvement.

[10/10ths]

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

[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.

[MrSlacker]

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

[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).

[LJ851]

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

[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.

[castros]

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

[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?

[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]

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

[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.