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    Steering Issues - Roational Resistance in Steering Column

    Folks,


    I recently made some changes to my e30's steering setup, and wouldn't mind some input from the group.


    What I've done:
    Installed Purple Tag 330i Steering Rack
    New Inner & Outer Tie Rods
    >---< This is where things began to feel different
    Momo Steering Wheel & Adapter




    I had installed my rack and such when I was still using the original airbag wheel. The steering felt light and nimble.
    Having only driven a few times (less than 50miles), I installed my Momo hub and made up a spacer to counter the removal of the airbag wheel.


    When I tightened everything up (the center nut) the steering was very stiff and wouldn't self-center. I loosened the nut partially and things have been a little better, but not right.


    I've tried:
    - Loosening the big 32mm collar down the column
    - Readjusting the UJ higher up on the column, in case I over tightened the steering wheel nut, pulling the column up slightly and perhaps binding the UJ.
    - Removing the wheel and hammering on the column with the nut on, to push it back down in case I had overtightened it and tweeked it up slightly, causing it to bind.


    No difference.


    What would cause this? Airbag spacer too thick? I don't see how that'd make anything tighter....unless it compresses that springy thing on the column too much...?

    #2
    Sine the problem started when you swapped to the Momo that has top be the problem. The fact that it improved when you loosened the nut confirms this (and please do not drive with the nut loose).

    Im guessing that your spacer could be too large in diameter or thickness so is causing binding.
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