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    Rack Doctor racks e46 racks

    Hi,

    Has anyone here ordered one of the E46 racks rack doctor sells on their site?

    OPTION A.
    http://shop.rackdoctor.net/2002-2005...5892-330ci.htm.
    $239 with no core charge
    "Purple Tag 7852 974 678"

    OPTION B.


    $249 but also $100 core NO RACK RATIO NOTED

    and there is also TRW ?



    $199 also with no core charge. NO RACK RATIO NOTED


    I called Rack Doctor to find out more about all 3, specifically what the rack ratio is on these but their tech person is already gone for the day (everyone seems to be going home early to watch the solar eclipse! )

    These seem like the most affordable prices for a "new" rack.

    OPTION C
    e36 1995 m3 3.2 lock to lock rack is $229+100 core


    OPTION D
    e36 3.4 lock to lock rack http://shop.rackdoctor.net/1998-1999...95-533-227.htm is $249 with no core.

    OPTION E
    e36 3.4 lock to lock (silver tag) http://shop.rackdoctor.net/1996-1997...95-533-306.htm $249 no core

    OPTION F
    e46 m3 rack $239 no core - NO RACK RATIO NOTED



    Options A and F seem interesting, especially because there is no core charge. I do have an e36 used rack I could use as a core, but Rack Doctor is very specific with their core returns needing to match the rack you are ordering ...
    Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



    OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

    #2
    https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=954523

    ^^^^ has the information provided by Rich (the Rack Doctor) on why the E46 ZHP is the best of the E46. The E36 rack is progressive whereas the E46 is more linear.
    I put a 712 yellow tagged E46 ZHP rack in my E30 and it is very nice. The car feels so much more refined but with the steering heft and feel of a much more modern sports car.
    A Z3 rack may be a bit better if you like the go-kart feeling though.
    Last edited by Mook613; 08-21-2017, 11:09 AM. Reason: Added text below link

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      #3
      Originally posted by Mook613 View Post
      https://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=954523

      ^^^^ has the information provided by Rich (the Rack Doctor) on why the E46 ZHP is the best of the E46. The E36 rack is progressive whereas the E46 is more linear.
      I put a 712 yellow tagged E46 ZHP rack in my E30 and it is very nice. The car feels so much more refined but with the steering heft and feel of a much more modern sports car.
      A Z3 rack may be a bit better if you like the go-kart feeling though.
      Very informative, thank you!
      Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



      OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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        #4
        Spoke with Rich @ Rack Doctor this morning, ordered the ZF e46 330 rack built with e36 tie rod ends to fit into e30 :)

        Option A it is.

        Finally, the last and only part I've yet to replace on the e30 is going to be swapped !
        Last edited by Jean; 08-22-2017, 09:06 AM.
        Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



        OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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          #5
          Originally posted by Jean View Post
          Spoke with Rich @ Rack Doctor this morning, ordered the ZF e46 330 rack built with e36 tie rod ends to fit into e30 :)

          Finally, the last and only part I've yet to replace on the e30 is going to be swapped !
          Enjoy it!

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            #6
            Ordered one last week for my e36.
            https://www.facebook.com/BentOverRacing

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              #7
              @jean getting ready to order the same rack,
              what was ur tie rod set up?

              e46 rack e36 outer e30 inner?


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                #8
                To my understanding when using (purple tag) rack you need to use E46 inners with E36 outers, that's how I set it up on my car.

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                  #9
                  awesome ill just order the rack withe the e46 inners installed...got lemforder e36 outers ready to go!


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                    #10
                    I ordered it complete from Rack Doctor and it was a bolt in :) Probably the best thing you can do these cars outside an engine swap!
                    Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



                    OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by Jean View Post
                      I ordered it complete from Rack Doctor and it was a bolt in :) Probably the best thing you can do these cars outside an engine swap!
                      No change needed for the steering coupler?

                      Instagram: Reichart12

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                        #12
                        I use rack doctor for replacement racks at the shop. So far so GOOD!

                        I was up above it, Now I'm down in it ~ Entropy - A Build thread.
                        @Zakspeed_US

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                          #13
                          Originally posted by Reichart12 View Post
                          No change needed for the steering coupler?
                          I am using flaming river coupler since stock or e46 coupler stuff doesn’t clear bmw v8 swap
                          Mtech1 v8 build thread - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho...d.php?t=413205



                          OEM v8 manual chip or dme - https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/sho....php?p=4938827

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                            #14
                            currently looking at their racks...

                            i can get into a purple tag for about $350 or a standard rack for closer to $200....

                            any reviews after install? do you feel like the extra .2 LTL is really worth it? i'm wondering if a 3.2 ltl will feel "good enough"

                            i've had some slop in my steering since i bought the car and while pulling the steering wheel off yesterday i noticed the slop is basically IN my steering rack. the shaft turns tight and nothing happens in the rack for a few degrees in both directions. the rack has changed from a "since the motor is already out" to "man my current rack sucks".

                            that being said i am overhauling the ENTIRE car as fast as i can and the $150 difference in racks could be used for a full poly bushing set..

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                              #15
                              Originally posted by hotsaucewizard View Post
                              currently looking at their racks...

                              i can get into a purple tag for about $350 or a standard rack for closer to $200....

                              any reviews after install? do you feel like the extra .2 LTL is really worth it? i'm wondering if a 3.2 ltl will feel "good enough"

                              i've had some slop in my steering since i bought the car and while pulling the steering wheel off yesterday i noticed the slop is basically IN my steering rack. the shaft turns tight and nothing happens in the rack for a few degrees in both directions. the rack has changed from a "since the motor is already out" to "man my current rack sucks".

                              that being said i am overhauling the ENTIRE car as fast as i can and the $150 difference in racks could be used for a full poly bushing set..
                              I cant comment on the two in an E30, I bought the ZHP rack because I can comment on what they were like in the E46. I had both racks and the ZHP rack was just awesome, there is a reason that E46 M3 drivers were actually changing their rack out for lower end car's rack.

                              Is it worth $150 more, to me yes because I know how good the feel was, to others if you have never driven one it may not be.

                              If you have never driven a ZHP you probably wont know what you are missing, especially if your rack is really bad now, anything will feel better.
                              Euro Delivery Thread///E30 Project Klaus///COTM August 2021

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