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Originally posted by joonsup View PostAny reliable local shops in the bay area (preferably in the sj area) that can do a power steering rack swap? From current Z3 rack to the same rack without a busted seal. I'm trying to come up with a backup plan in case my buddy doesn't have time before I go on my trip first week of Oct.sigpic
1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]
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Originally posted by McGyver View PostWhy not try it yourself? I get it if you don't have time, but if it's not having tools, I'm sure you can buy tools for it less than the labor cost at a shop. Since it's swapping out a busted Z3 for a good Z3, it should be pretty simple.
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Originally posted by joonsup View PostI live in an apt with car port so no garage or driveway to work on the car
Am I missing anything?JP
WTB: Z3 1.9 lever, plastic bumpers, 19# injectors, Anthracite Cloth Sport Seats
Current
88 325 super eta
00 528i/5 (daily)
02 530iA sport
Former
04 525iA sport
87 325is
91 325i
97 528i
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Originally posted by freeride53 View PostYou back home in norcal LBV?
Also worth noting I get 18-19 MPG out of my 4th Gen V6 in RWD mode. I would totally go for a V6 if you chose to go down the 4Th Gen T4R path.
Originally posted by 2mAn View Postskip the M2, get a 1M and pocket the difference for tires
as for me, Im getting a Cayman. Not a matter of IF, just a matter of WHEN... and I want that to be soonThe first car I ever rode in was an e30
Originally posted by Cabriolet
Wish you the best and hope you don't remember anything after 10pm.
1992 Mauritiusblau Vert
2011 Alpinweiss 335is coupe
2002 540i/6 Black/Black
2003 GSX-R 750 (RIP)
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I'm in santa Clara for tonight and tomorrow. People doing anything?sigpic
1987 - 325i Convertible Delphin Auto [SOLD], 325i Convertible Delphin Manual [SOLD]
1989 - 325i Convertible Bronzit m30b35 swapped [SCRAPPED], 325i Sedan Alpine Auto[DD]
1991 - 325i Coupe Laguna Manual [Project], 535i Sedan Alpine [SCRAPPED]
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Originally posted by joonsup View PostAny reliable local shops in the bay area (preferably in the sj area) that can do a power steering rack swap? From current Z3 rack to the same rack without a busted seal. I'm trying to come up with a backup plan in case my buddy doesn't have time before I go on my trip first week of Oct.
And @AC_Schnitzel, you need to either bend the tabs at the subframe (ghetto way) or lift the motor slightly (correct way) to get the rack out. It's considerably more difficult than say an E36 in that respect.
and @ people driving their cars, and I've temporarily given up on the MAF conversion, put everything back together so I can drive my car lmao. Sssquid is giving me some cop out emails which is annoying, I still haven't really figured out what's going on.
btw I also live in Santa Clara'86 Burgundrot 325 2.8 stroker.
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Other cars:
2000 Porsche Boxster
2006 Subaru Outback XT 5MT
1972 Porsche 914
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Originally posted by betz View PostI highly recommend Motorspeed West for anything E30. Ken is the friggin man. Also his E30 323i stroker is pretty bitchin. They're rates are higher but they tend to get it done much quicker than other shops so the overall price for work is usually lower. Also they sell brand new Z3 racks on rockauto for $262. It's the same one ECS sells for $100+ more.
And @AC_Schnitzel, you need to either bend the tabs at the subframe (ghetto way) or lift the motor slightly (correct way) to get the rack out. It's considerably more difficult than say an E36 in that respect.
and @ people driving their cars, and I've temporarily given up on the MAF conversion, put everything back together so I can drive my car lmao. Sssquid is giving me some cop out emails which is annoying, I still haven't really figured out what's going on.
btw I also live in Santa Clara
I'd also check car-part.com for a used Z3 rack -- you might be able to get one from a local scrap yard for cheap.JP
WTB: Z3 1.9 lever, plastic bumpers, 19# injectors, Anthracite Cloth Sport Seats
Current
88 325 super eta
00 528i/5 (daily)
02 530iA sport
Former
04 525iA sport
87 325is
91 325i
97 528i
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