///MPROVD 131 Report post Posted March 6, 2014 Hey guys this has probably been covered before but couldnt find anything. My e36 steering rack is leaking and ive been reading that e46 racks pretty much bolt stright in with the e36 tie rod ends is this true. Are there any mmodifications needed for this conversion like steering joint spline banjo sizes etc. Any help would be much appreciated Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted March 6, 2014 (edited) Google is your friend e46 steering rack in e36 here is just one entry https://www.dropbox.com/sh/mte0xt47f6hx92b/r2weB_VEP3 http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=246583 Edited March 6, 2014 by tim 325 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted March 6, 2014 It seems there are various ratio options in the E46 range, at least the american sites bang on about 330i ZHP (guessing means motorsport version) being the quick rack option. Though have found plenty of conflicting info on the net, it seems not all racks are equal from the e46 range. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 Check out the rack and pinion from a Ti the one I have is just under 3 full turns lock to lock while the sedan had over 3 depends on what you are after? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 have heard from various sources inluding Ray at HellBM telling me that E46 Compact is the way to go. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MLM 57 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 I have heard this too. I was looking at this earlier in the week and found a forum where a chap used a E46 rack with part number 32136755068 which produced a quick steering option. Using Real OEM it seems this rack appeared on compacts and a bunch of other models. Maybe its not just limited to compacts? http://www.realoem.com/bmw/partxref.do?part=32136755068&showeur=on Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
allan 295 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 bmw fans has another shown for standard suspension only 32136753439 they both appear to have been used on the full e46 range but not on the M3 or csl. To muddy the waters if you check on the Sedan they have two shown 32136753439, 32131097317 the later is for M sport package II you would need to check carefully what you are buying. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
///MPROVD 131 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 The rack im getting is from a 320i msport id be happy if it was better ratio then e36 but if its the same or less id still be happy. pretty much just want to fix car with a mint rack and possibly some gains. Let me know what you guys think does it look like its worth a go I can try most mods that dont require welding. Cheers for the comments Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_ethrty-Andy_ 2132 Report post Posted March 7, 2014 The rack im getting is from a 320i msport id be happy if it was better ratio then e36 but if its the same or less id still be happy. pretty much just want to fix car with a mint rack and possibly some gains. Let me know what you guys think does it look like its worth a go I can try most mods that dont require welding. Cheers for the comments well as discussed it could be any rack of a few by the looks of it. Whats the part number of the one in front of you? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BM WORLD 1283 Report post Posted March 9, 2014 e46 sports racks , come in the compact and some later coupes 318ci 330ci etc also some of the m-sport sedans etc purple ZF tag Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HELLBM 1557 Report post Posted March 10, 2014 Purple tag as Brent stated = E46 Sports Rack. $450 @Hellbm or Z3 rack $750 @ Hellbm Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rgvkiwi 10 Report post Posted November 27, 2015 resurrecting an old thread.... Can anyone advise if this IS a straight swap or not please? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
