Finally....

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   Well after it seems an age chasing down a 'vauge 

steering' issue, and having found worn control arms 

with broken ball joint races, worn out track control 

arms all of which were replaced, and still this  vauge 

feeling was still there.  Changed out the rack 

yesterday with another one, (mine wasn't leaking or 

anything and i have a receipt in the files for it being 

re-conditioned)  but it seemed as it was the only 

thing left it must be it.  Anyway, what a difference 

totally transformed the way the car drives. Just need 

to get the tracking double checked.  This was a 2nd 

hand rack, so its probibly not a 100% either but i'm 

happy.

F'in nightmare to change though !!!!

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215DMX Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 14-May-2003 Location: Croydon Status: Offline Points: 1780	Topic: Finally.... Posted: 19-February-2006 at 09:58
	Well after it seems an age chasing down a 'vauge steering' issue, and having found worn control arms with broken ball joint races, worn out track control arms all of which were replaced, and still this vauge feeling was still there. Changed out the rack yesterday with another one, (mine wasn't leaking or anything and i have a receipt in the files for it being re-conditioned) but it seemed as it was the only thing left it must be it. Anyway, what a difference totally transformed the way the car drives. Just need to get the tracking double checked. This was a 2nd hand rack, so its probibly not a 100% either but i'm happy. F'in nightmare to change though !!!!

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jpboost Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member I Joined: 24-June-2005 Location: London, GB Status: Offline Points: 292	Posted: 19-February-2006 at 11:45
	congratulations dave! at least you've finally sorted it... does it now drive as well as my 20yr old car with all the knackered joints etc?

BMG M3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 26-April-2003 Location: United Kingdom Status: Offline Points: 1594	Posted: 19-February-2006 at 11:55
	Were you not tempted to fit a newer and quicker Z3/E36 rack ?

SHEPSM3 Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Bavarian-Board Contributor UK Sport Evolution. Joined: 26-December-2004 Location: Bristol, UK. Status: Offline Points: 1934	Posted: 19-February-2006 at 12:49
	Well done Dave! Was there any obvious play in the old rack though?
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215DMX Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Really Senior Member II Joined: 14-May-2003 Location: Croydon Status: Offline Points: 1780	Posted: 19-February-2006 at 12:57
	Brian, yes but could I find one..... Not for love nor money. Paul, there was nothing really that noticable with both of them on the floor, but it was obvious when installed even without the wheels on, and even more so once all back on the ground and the engine running. Another benefit seemed to be a much better self centering of the steering wheel, something else I had a issue with a while ago.