i used this initially in 2017. but then it leaked. then the supplier made a e46 purple rack. this is the best so far. significantly better feel and feedback than the e36 rack. i dont go back to e36 rack anymore. if you have not had the 46 rack, you should. the best on e30!
Thank you so much for turning me on to this kit. I got myself a z4 rack and have been putting off the install because i did not want to deal with bending those lines. worth every penny to me.
Exactly my feeling and the reason I got the CBs kit. After going through all the effort there is nothing better than finishing off the easy and fancy way with brand new AN fittings and SS lines.
I did a rack swap twice.... The used one I got leaked worse than the one I was replacing. So I bought a rebuilt one. And works great. I was much quicker the second time.
@@NoGaragE30 I ordered an original E30 rack from a local suplier here on Vancouver Island who sourced it from Edmonton Alberta, I did not have to bend the tabs but it was a tight fit. I used a dime to open the steering spline to get that loose. And now I have a clutch fluid leak somewhere to fix. ( Not due to the rack swaps.) I wish the brake and clutch reservoir were separate.
Great video but for those doing the chase bays swap, make sure you read the chase bay install guide. This video added a few extra steps as I blindly followed the placement on his rack / pump.
Awesome. You cant go wrong with the swap as far as upgrades go on this car. One of those things even a purist would value. Hope the video helps out. Assuming you have airbag on your 91, you will need to modify the firewall a bit to get everything aligned without binding of the steering knuckle.
Parts are in the video description. Chase Bays kit is optional but highly recommended if you want to upgrade and dont want to modify your power steering hoses. Thanks!
The rack attaches to the steering knuckle. No mark that I could see. You just need to center the rack and steering wheel as best as you can. Any final adjustments will be taken care of during wheel alignment.
That is a cheap product found at most auto parts stores. www.autozone.com/interior-organization-and-cargo-management/cup-holder-and-mugs/proelite-auto-cup-holder/363863_0_0
This was a concrete paver driveway and to be honest I didnt do anything special for cleaning. Just pressure wash and bleach sometimes. Keeping the pavers sealed helps as well. Metal trays under the cars when dealing with leaks is also a must.
Just want to make sure before I order... does the year of the tie rods matter ? I’m doing the e36 tie rods on a Z3 rack as well... can’t find any forums on this topic
My understanding is they are all the same for E36 and Z3 92-98 models. Just make sure you get one for each side, marked left and right. Contrary to the ones on the E30 that are the same for both sides.
Nice video. The only comment I have is with all the trouble you went through to pull the rack and then the steering knuckle to shorten it, you failed to upgrade the rubber flex disk on the other side of the knuckle (it’s around a $30.00 part from Garagistic) while you had it right there in your hand. Maybe you didn’t know about it?
Thanks! I did know about it but didnt really care for a solid disk to be honest. In fact, I had a new OEM disk I bought for this project but found that the original was in perfect condition so ended up not replacing it. I would have had to grind off the rivets on that as well and I didnt want to spend more time on it unless necessary.
by the way bending the tabs to remove and install the rack is not wise as this can weaken the tabs. do it a few more times would destroy this. you forgot to mention you can remove the oil pan first to do the rack removal/install. this is a lot neater.
You can certainly remove the oil pan, but I dont think that makes a lot of sense as it would add significant effort to the job. As I mentioned in 3:58 , raising the engine would be a lot easier. In any case, bending these steel tabs is commonly done and doesnt cause any issues as long as you are not doing it many times.
@@NoGaragE30 you obviously do not know this. how hard is it to remove the oil pan? it is so easy with just a few bolts. it is easiest to do. and you do not need any special tools just wrench. the easiest. why do you want to do the hard way of lifting the engine? lol when you bend tabs you weaken the structure. this is the lazy way out. the rack leaks oil easily. i am on my 2nd e46 replacement.
@@selespeed3 Have you actually done this before? You would have the same problem removing the oil pan. You would need to raise the engine in order to clear the rack, and if you have to do that then... I will let you think about that one. There is a reason no e30 rack removal tutorial includes removing the oil pan as a step.
@@NoGaragE30 i have changed e30 rack to e36 rack to e46. what do you think? you dont need to raise engine. as you also said the oil pan is in the way, right? so since the car is hoisted up, removing the oil pan is a breeze, isnt it? why do you need tutorial to remove the oil pan? many use the hammer in and bending tab as a quick fix solution. because removing the oil pan many consider messy i think. well, if you want to preserve the structure of the axle subframe, then dont hammer bend the tabs.
@@selespeed3 I said you wont see any e30 rack removal or swap tutorial recommending you remove the oil pan, because it is not necessary. What I show in this video is the standard and most common way to do this job. Removing the oil pan is not as easy as you make it sound and it will require to either raise the engine, drop the oil pump, or remove the subframe. Not to mention reinstalling, dealing with the gasket, the mess you point out, etc. The subframe is made of steel and the tabs are soft enough to manipulate without braking them, within reason of course.
i used this initially in 2017. but then it leaked. then the supplier made a e46 purple rack. this is the best so far. significantly better feel and feedback than the e36 rack. i dont go back to e36 rack anymore. if you have not had the 46 rack, you should. the best on e30!
Do you need the same adapter kits for the 46 purple rack? What’s the difference between the Z3 and 46 purple rack?
@@JD-yd8bz Z3 is quickest. and purple tagged rack is better than regular e46 one.. it fits well without any modifications.
@@selespeed3 did you just use e46 inner and outer tie rods? Stock e30 control arms and all that still work with the e46 tie rods?
@@coopersilberling6883 only the outer tie rods must be e30. The e46 tie rods are too long.
@@selespeed3 so inner e46 tie rods , combined with e30 outer tie rods into regular e30 control arm got it thank you.
I am midway through the process of doing this swap on my car, and have watched this video several times. Very helpful. Subscribed.
Awesome! That is exactly why I wanted to make this video. Glad it helps others.
man, this is like the only video I can find on a rack swap. thanks for putting this together!
Glad the video helps!
Thank you so much for turning me on to this kit. I got myself a z4 rack and have been putting off the install because i did not want to deal with bending those lines. worth every penny to me.
Exactly my feeling and the reason I got the CBs kit. After going through all the effort there is nothing better than finishing off the easy and fancy way with brand new AN fittings and SS lines.
Did you bend the lines? I was thinking of getting e46 purple tag rack? What you think?
Thanks for taking the time to do this video it was a big help. You get 10 out of 10 stars on the step by step process. Keep the e30 video coming.
Always happy to hear these videos help others. Thanks for watching!
I did a rack swap twice.... The used one I got leaked worse than the one I was replacing. So I bought a rebuilt one. And works great. I was much quicker the second time.
Wow. I could not imagine going through the effort and end up with a leaking rack! Which rack did you get in the end?
@@NoGaragE30 I ordered an original E30 rack from a local suplier here on Vancouver Island who sourced it from Edmonton Alberta, I did not have to bend the tabs but it was a tight fit. I used a dime to open the steering spline to get that loose. And now I have a clutch fluid leak somewhere to fix. ( Not due to the rack swaps.) I wish the brake and clutch reservoir were separate.
Can not wait to get this swap done to my 87 325i !!
Excellent job, highly useful. Just going through the same upgrade. Hope it succeeds, greets from Munich.
Wonderful detailed video that explains all of the steps! Keep up the great work!
Thanks for the feedback!
Great video, love all the information you gave. You got a sub
Thanks! This is the most painful video I have made so far and I really appreciate the positive comments.
Thank you for this
nice vide you do a good job of explaining step by step ! ☺
Thanks. That is what Im going for when making this type of video and I appreciate the feedback.
Nice one ! and also a clean e30.
Well done mate, I’m half way through too, rack is off and I’m having a rest!!! 🤣🤣🤣
Awesome work mate! This video inspired me and I just bought the Z3 Steering Rack for my E30 318is :)
Thanks. This was a big project to do and film so, Im always happy to know it is helping others. Good luck!
Nice video, thanks 🤘🏽🤘🏽
I didnt have to bore out the holes for the spacer. I just pressed them in with a bench vise.
I dont think mine would have gone in even with a vise. I wish I had a bench vise anyways.
good job
I never understood wooden rulers though as wood shrinks and expands
HA! You are so right about wooden rulers. I guess it didnt matter in this case where back to back measurements just needed to match.
excellent video...wish you would have shown when you connected the steering rack to the steering shaft...but excellent job.
Awesome job.
That’s what I am looking for !cool
Great video but for those doing the chase bays swap, make sure you read the chase bay install guide. This video added a few extra steps as I blindly followed the placement on his rack / pump.
Awesome walk through. Best one I've seen yet! Where is the nightmare video you talked about?
Thanks for watching. Nightmare video here: th-cam.com/video/W7B0BpYcQKw/w-d-xo.html
Great Video
Hey great vid, I’m subbed. I own a 91’ 325i sedan in Laguna Green. Im swapping a 1998 e36 m3 Rack into mine this week! Can’t wait
Awesome. You cant go wrong with the swap as far as upgrades go on this car. One of those things even a purist would value. Hope the video helps out. Assuming you have airbag on your 91, you will need to modify the firewall a bit to get everything aligned without binding of the steering knuckle.
Nice vid, planning on doing a rack swap soon!
Is a great upgrade and a satisfying job if you do it yourself. Just a lot of work though.
Great video! My power steering has had minor leaks. And I’m looking into doing this swap. Will most definitely consider the chase bays kit as well
You will be glad you did. Also, the CB kit is worth every penny.
NoGaragE30 do they still sell those kits ? was at their website can’t find it thanks
Great Job wonderful
I already installed the z3 rack , I noticed that my rack has problem when turn left in fast corners. I forgot that spacer 😅
Hi mate
Can you send me a list of whats needed for this swap and where to buy. Thx
Very good video and informative👊🏾
Parts are in the video description. Chase Bays kit is optional but highly recommended if you want to upgrade and dont want to modify your power steering hoses. Thanks!
Bravo!!!
I'm about to use the chase bays kit and z3 rack on my e36 m3, no need to have oil cooler they said. Which is kind of weird to me?
Yeah, I doubt you will need the cooler unless you are tracking the car and have concerns with heat. I love the kit!
Good video!
DANKE
Great video, but on another note, where did you get the e30 poster ? I love it !
Thanks for watching! I got it form Ebay a long time ago.
Little bit off topic but where did you order those cupholders in the door 😂
HA! I got those from a local auto parts store, Autozone I think. Fancy.
been running no power steering on my e36 rack for 5 years. think I'm done but not chase bays. too rich for my blood.
What’s best year z3 rack to use
I had purple tag from e46
Is there a tick mark on the new rack to match up with the steer wheel staff
The rack attaches to the steering knuckle. No mark that I could see. You just need to center the rack and steering wheel as best as you can. Any final adjustments will be taken care of during wheel alignment.
Do you need spacers on top of the rack?
Yes. I used the spacer kit from Garagistic. 16:07
Also where did you get your doorside cup holder. Thx
That is a cheap product found at most auto parts stores. www.autozone.com/interior-organization-and-cargo-management/cup-holder-and-mugs/proelite-auto-cup-holder/363863_0_0
Cool t shirt, I know how you feel 😵
How do you clean your driveway?
This was a concrete paver driveway and to be honest I didnt do anything special for cleaning. Just pressure wash and bleach sometimes. Keeping the pavers sealed helps as well. Metal trays under the cars when dealing with leaks is also a must.
Where did you buy the e36 control arms
*tie rod ends**
fcpeuro.com
NoGaragE30 thanks man. Subbed🤙🏼
Just want to make sure before I order... does the year of the tie rods matter ? I’m doing the e36 tie rods on a Z3 rack as well... can’t find any forums on this topic
My understanding is they are all the same for E36 and Z3 92-98 models. Just make sure you get one for each side, marked left and right. Contrary to the ones on the E30 that are the same for both sides.
How much does all this cost ?
There is about $1000 in parts here. You could do it for less but I wanted the Bosch/ZF rack and the Chase Bays kit.
Nice video. The only comment I have is with all the trouble you went through to pull the rack and then the steering knuckle to shorten it, you failed to upgrade the rubber flex disk on the other side of the knuckle (it’s around a $30.00 part from Garagistic) while you had it right there in your hand. Maybe you didn’t know about it?
Thanks! I did know about it but didnt really care for a solid disk to be honest. In fact, I had a new OEM disk I bought for this project but found that the original was in perfect condition so ended up not replacing it. I would have had to grind off the rivets on that as well and I didnt want to spend more time on it unless necessary.
If you have a Daily you wouldn’t want to upgrade To a aluminum or delrin hard bushing, stick one works fine
by the way bending the tabs to remove and install the rack is not wise as this can weaken the tabs. do it a few more times would destroy this. you forgot to mention you can remove the oil pan first to do the rack removal/install. this is a lot neater.
You can certainly remove the oil pan, but I dont think that makes a lot of sense as it would add significant effort to the job. As I mentioned in 3:58 , raising the engine would be a lot easier. In any case, bending these steel tabs is commonly done and doesnt cause any issues as long as you are not doing it many times.
@@NoGaragE30 you obviously do not know this. how hard is it to remove the oil pan? it is so easy with just a few bolts. it is easiest to do. and you do not need any special tools just wrench. the easiest. why do you want to do the hard way of lifting the engine? lol
when you bend tabs you weaken the structure. this is the lazy way out. the rack leaks oil easily. i am on my 2nd e46 replacement.
@@selespeed3 Have you actually done this before? You would have the same problem removing the oil pan. You would need to raise the engine in order to clear the rack, and if you have to do that then... I will let you think about that one. There is a reason no e30 rack removal tutorial includes removing the oil pan as a step.
@@NoGaragE30 i have changed e30 rack to e36 rack to e46. what do you think? you dont need to raise engine. as you also said the oil pan is in the way, right?
so since the car is hoisted up, removing the oil pan is a breeze, isnt it?
why do you need tutorial to remove the oil pan? many use the hammer in and bending tab as a quick fix solution. because removing the oil pan many consider messy i think. well, if you want to preserve the structure of the axle subframe, then dont hammer bend the tabs.
@@selespeed3 I said you wont see any e30 rack removal or swap tutorial recommending you remove the oil pan, because it is not necessary. What I show in this video is the standard and most common way to do this job.
Removing the oil pan is not as easy as you make it sound and it will require to either raise the engine, drop the oil pump, or remove the subframe. Not to mention reinstalling, dealing with the gasket, the mess you point out, etc.
The subframe is made of steel and the tabs are soft enough to manipulate without braking them, within reason of course.
Thank god i don't have power steering 🤣🤣
Sub, good stuff
Your tie rock lock plates are installed incorrectly (theyre not doing anything without hammering them down). Also you just mangled your subframe.
They're called tie rods and the lock plates are installed correctly 24:20 Also, my subframe is perfectly fine. Thanks for watching.