Rack Doctor racks e46 racks

[c-note]

E46 ZHP E30 Conversion parts

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.

Any chance you have the part numbers for the parts you used to complete the conversion? I’ve been searching through a bunch of threads and there’s a lot of contradicting information out there. I just started saving for an E30 and have been doing a ton of research on steering racks, and I just found out about the E46 ZHP rack. Thanks in advance!

[Jean]

I'd be interested to know what coupler you are using and any mods that it required.

Check my build thread in project section, it's all there with pictures and part numbers :)

https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=413205

[R3VM3UP]

I am using flaming river coupler since stock or e46 coupler stuff doesn’t clear bmw v8 swap

I'd be interested to know what coupler you are using and any mods that it required.

[george graves]

Hmmmm. I thought my '95 e36 m3 rack was nice on my e30. It's no wonder why I like my 330ci more then my e30 at times. I'm not sure how I lived with the e30 325is stock wheel and stock rack it came with. It feels like a 1970 ford truck at this point.

[Jean]

I am not sure if it's apples to apples comparison, if you are talking about the feel of Rack A in a original car VS. the same rack in E30 car. Since the suspension and dynamics of two cars are different....

As far as e46 330 rack goes, I still love it. Drove my friends e46 after he refreshed all of it's suspension (front and back, all new bushings, arms etc) and both cars have the same rack (e46 and my e30) and the e46 felt heavy and lazy... not really a good comparison to compare the same rack in two different cars imho

[SOneThreeCoupe]

Is the feel about equal to a recently-overhauled E36 M3?

While the ratio sucks on the M3, the feel is absolutely sublime. My brother has an E46 M3 ZCP and still prefers the steering on my '98.

I know feel is a combination of rack set-up, rack speed, the condition of strut bearings, caster, scrub radius, tire width, sidewall height, sidewall composition, etc- but one still needs to eliminate variables by learning what is the best in each category.

[Staszek]

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.

[hotsaucewizard]

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..

[Jean]

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

[moatilliatta]

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

[Reichart12]

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?

[Jean]

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!

[shoshottz]

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


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[slum dog]

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.

[shoshottz]

@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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