JiB 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2008 As above, want to buy a E36 steering rack for my race car. Just a standard one will do, don't think I can afford a M3 or Z3 rack. Looking for a good condition one, as I need it to handle race conditions. Have a disc rear end and a coupla diffs/auto sportshift gearbox (E30)? That can maybe be swapped for the E36 rack? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mattzy 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2008 As above, want to buy a E36 steering rack for my race car. Just a standard one will do, don't think I can afford a M3 or Z3 rack. Looking for a good condition one, as I need it to handle race conditions. Have a disc rear end and a coupla diffs/auto sportshift gearbox (E30)? That can maybe be swapped for the E36 rack? Sorry to hijack your WTB listing mate - But whats the advanage in running a E36 Steering Rack? Are the E30 tierods and ends interchangeable? Cheers, Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
greenday-rulz21 4 Report post Posted September 1, 2008 Sorry to hijack your WTB listing mate - But whats the advanage in running a E36 Steering Rack? Are the E30 tierods and ends interchangeable? Cheers, Matt Less turns lock to lock. Turning ratio in the e30 is 4:1 in the e36 its 3.5:1 in the '95 M3 it's 3.25:1. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted September 1, 2008 Less turns lock to lock. Turning ratio in the e30 is 4:1 in the e36 its 3.5:1 in the '95 M3 it's 3.25:1. What he said ^ Are the E30 tierods and ends interchangeable? Apparently they are...either way, I'm sick of pretending I'm a bus driver. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1531 Report post Posted September 1, 2008 (edited) Can sort you out with one. $100 or trade ($120 outside of bimmersport) Ray 0212HELLBM Edited September 1, 2008 by HELLBM Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1264 Report post Posted September 1, 2008 i have a good one $180 , and one with sleightly leaking end seals $70.. 021433600 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JiB 0 Report post Posted September 15, 2008 (edited) Oops, sorry just saw the replies to this thread. I'm having a quick look for a Z3 rack or post '97 E36 rack. If not I'll give you guys a call. Cheers, Jonathan edit: found this I have found a bunch of differing opinions on the E36 racks, so I decided to ask BMW. This was their reply: Vehicle-------------------------Steering Ratio-----Turns (Lock-to-Lock) 1995 M3------------------------variable – 17.6:1---mean 3.0 1995 and 1996 - other 3 Series--16.8:1-------------3.4 1997 3 Series-------------------15.4:1-------------3.4 1996 and on M3-----------------variable 15.6:1 mean 1996 Z3------------------------13.9:1-------------2.75 From HERE Edited September 15, 2008 by JiB Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
