modz 148 Report post Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) I've got a few of these for sale. Degreased, checked and ready to go. $250 each Pick up Howick Auckland or $20 shipped to non-RD's anywhere in NZ. pm if interested Edited June 18, 2020 by modz Pics 2 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
E30 325i Rag-Top 2956 Report post Posted June 18, 2020 Post needs to have photos as per forum rules please. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 18, 2020 Everyone with a sporty e36 should get one, M3, 328, whatever. 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modz 148 Report post Posted June 18, 2020 Yep they’ve been installed in all my e46’s and e30’s, make a big difference esp on turn in and on the track Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 18, 2020 (edited) 8 minutes ago, 3pedals said: I seem to remember you doing this and you have had an M3 and 328 - I am looking at one for my 328 as part of the 'refresh' I've started - can you give a quick summary of the purple over a stock 328 rack e.g: center ratio, lock to lock general feel and are all puple racks the same? Yes, all the purple tags are the same. I don't have the ratios to hand but there are a couple of extensive threads out there that make technical comparisons. Essentially the purple tag is closer ratio, less turns lock-to-lock, feels weightier, and has less of a dead centre. It feels more direct whereas the stock one (IMHO) feels very vague and light. The consequence is that it is more lively so requires more micro inputs, some don't like that, I do, it tells me what the road is doing. I noticed an enormous difference when I swapped one into the M3, others have said they didn't have such a significant experience, so there's some subjectivity baked in. I went even further and swapped the purple tag out of the M3 for a non-M Z3 one, even tighter, feels like a go kart. Edited June 18, 2020 by M3AN Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 18, 2020 Found it, here you go, post #15: https://www.r3vlimited.com/board/forum/e30-technical-forums/suspension-unsprung/springs-shocks-sways-steering/137404-e36-racks-let-s-settle-it-once-and-for-all?p=3058409#post3058409 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted June 19, 2020 I thought it was 3.5 turns lock to lock --> 3 turns from standard to purple tag rack? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 19, 2020 Stock is 3.2 but I've just realised that link doesn't have the purple tag (e46, also yellow tag in LHD only) info, that's around somewhere too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 19, 2020 (edited) purple tag = 3.2 as Dave says. I know the rack well after 8 years with our e46 Touring. I'd like to drive an e30 to see how it changes/improves it. I think I'm a likely candidate for the swap in my e30, when it comes to repower and certing. Edited June 19, 2020 by Olaf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick496 268 Report post Posted June 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Olaf said: purple tag = 3.2 as Dave says. I know the rack well after 8 years with our e46 Touring. I'd like to drive an e30 to see how it changes/improves it. I think I'm a likely candidate for the swap in my e30, when it comes to repower and certing. Ah... I'll just remind you that you have.... Briefly ? 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 19, 2020 bloody hell of course I have! and it was *so* *much* *better*!!! ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted June 19, 2020 I mean errr they're fairly good. (before the market explodes) ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted June 19, 2020 These stock in M Sport E46? I have one in mine and feels great, especially with the poly steering coupler Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modz 148 Report post Posted June 26, 2020 Bump On 6/19/2020 at 10:20 PM, Sammo said: These stock in M Sport E46? I have one in mine and feels great, especially with the poly steering coupler @Sammo these are stock in 330i / 330ci and a handful of other variants. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrs 120 Report post Posted June 26, 2020 Put one in about a year ago and it's great. Having owned the car for 18 years my automatic "turn memory" needed to be adjusted. It took a long time to adjust and I had to look carefully when going round corners so I didn't go up the curb. If I was watching traffic and start turning when begining move I'd sometime get much closer to the curb than I liked - just something to be weary of until you get used to it. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted June 26, 2020 And parking. I still f**k up backing up the drive sometimes and its been 6 odd months since I did mine Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
M3AN 4016 Report post Posted June 26, 2020 ? What happens when you guys drive a car you're not familiar with? In all honesty it took me an hour or so to get used to the purple tag and about 4 corners for the Z3 rack. I've never even considered an extended adaptation time, in fact this might be the first time I've heard it mentioned. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrs 120 Report post Posted June 26, 2020 I'm likely not driving on auto-pilot when in a foreign car. Also, the average car doesn't launch as quickly so more time to correct. I drive the same car (mine) most of the time and seldom drive other cars. The issue with over-turning only happens occasionally when I'm distracted and subconsciously revert to many years of "turn memory". Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrs 120 Report post Posted June 27, 2020 Well, it actually took less than 5 minutes to get used to it before becoming 'normal'? However, even after a year I occasionally turn too quickly when my mind is on something else - when 18 year old turn memory kicks in by accident (you know, like shaking a bad habit). Maybe I need to be more clear in my posts somehow.............. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrs 120 Report post Posted June 27, 2020 The issue is only with my car and possibly only because I've had it for so long. I've never had issues with other cars. I used to travel a lot for work to many different countries (out of NZ for > 6months of the year for 7 years). I was hiring >30 rental cars in a year (US, China, South Korea, Europe, NZ, Aus). It's interesting how driving a huge range of different cars has never caused a problem in either LHD or RHD yet I have the issue with my own car. I actually turned too much again yesterday and into my own street, a corner I've turned hundreds of times in the past. However, I clearly recall thinking about an exhaust mod I wanted to make so was distracted and not concentrating on the turn at all. Maybe I need a new/different car... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wrs 120 Report post Posted June 28, 2020 I really like the purple rack though, it's been an excellent upgrade and highly recommend it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modz 148 Report post Posted July 5, 2020 Bump. I have 3 in stock all ready to go. Can also supply Billet aluminium rack spacers ($25) to fit E30 Barina steering joint $160 (you supply E30 joint) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pauly 16 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 what is involved swapping one of these into a a 1999 E36 318ti? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gaz 1060 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 34 minutes ago, pauly said: what is involved swapping one of these into a a 1999 E36 318ti? Bolt straight in using e46 inner and e36 outer tie rod 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
modz 148 Report post Posted July 7, 2020 50 minutes ago, pauly said: what is involved swapping one of these into a a 1999 E36 318ti? @pauly I answered your question on trademe also; if you want one just come through a PM on here, happy to help out / advice if needed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
