E46 M3 steering rack labour?
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My indy did mine for £110 but it included a new steering coupler as well as the power steering fluid. I put on new inner and outer steering track rods, new rack and new steering coupler on, and it then felt so much better at the front end.
Only thing is, it may then need tracking doing afterwards depending on how much your having done. If its only the rack, it may not need it.
How come your changing yours?
Only thing is, it may then need tracking doing afterwards depending on how much your having done. If its only the rack, it may not need it.
How come your changing yours?
Edited by BenGismo on Saturday 29th June 16:32
Cheers for the replies
Steering feels dire, with reaction far more responsive on the left than the right and any small bumps in the motorway throwing the car right out
Had tracking and balancing to no avail
Had it up on a ramp and the only point of play seems to be at the rack end rather than track rod etc
Driving me nuts!
Steering feels dire, with reaction far more responsive on the left than the right and any small bumps in the motorway throwing the car right out
Had tracking and balancing to no avail
Had it up on a ramp and the only point of play seems to be at the rack end rather than track rod etc
Driving me nuts!
MMT said:
Is it worth considering a rack for a CS/CSL? They're apparently a bit quicker and I think a direct fit.
Thats why I changed my rack. I managed to get a CSL one so I put it on. Great mod, just makes it that bit more direct.If your changing the rack ratio, you should also reprogram the DSC for the rack.
Output Flange said:
Fast rack <> good rack.
I had the 1.9 Z3 rack on my E36 and while it was pretty handy on track, it made for some nervous road driving.
Very good point. My car had a CSL rack fitted which I wasn't aware of and whenever I drove other 46 M3's I thought they were a bit slow to react initially. The rack on my car showed excess play and the dealer changed it for an standard M3 item which is when they notified me a CSL rack was fitted, I was initially gutted but within 2 weeks of driving the car I preferred the standard rack as I could be a bit more physical with it. Definitely feel the car is less twitchy on the road with the new rack (maybe a new smooth rack has some part in this.)I had the 1.9 Z3 rack on my E36 and while it was pretty handy on track, it made for some nervous road driving.
Actually, credit where credit is due -
I used ACS Birmingham (www.acspowersteering.co.uk - also On EBay) for a remanufactured power steering rack and found them to be excellent - prompt delivery and the price is based on exchange which they provide a UPS pre paid label for - all very painless and at £136 + P&P a great deal
I used ACS Birmingham (www.acspowersteering.co.uk - also On EBay) for a remanufactured power steering rack and found them to be excellent - prompt delivery and the price is based on exchange which they provide a UPS pre paid label for - all very painless and at £136 + P&P a great deal
Hi
Bit of a thread resurrection to the OP
I am in the same boat and require a steering rack for an E46 M3 coupe, I see you used ACS in birmingham and seem very happy just a few questions?
1. They only seem to list one E46 rack for all applications, did you order a specific M3 one as they dont seem to have a specific M3 one listed on their website?
2. How has it been running so far, any issues?
Thanks, really appreciate your help!
Bit of a thread resurrection to the OP
I am in the same boat and require a steering rack for an E46 M3 coupe, I see you used ACS in birmingham and seem very happy just a few questions?
1. They only seem to list one E46 rack for all applications, did you order a specific M3 one as they dont seem to have a specific M3 one listed on their website?
2. How has it been running so far, any issues?
Thanks, really appreciate your help!
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