Author Topic: It has begun...E36 rack conversion [PICS] (Read 8236 times)

dude8383 · « **Reply #15 on:** October 27, 2007, 04:11:50 PM »

Quote from: bmwman91;36710

Well, I purchased the ones for the E36 rack back when I was getting everything. When I took the used unit apart, there was nothing in there resembling them. The ones I have are like big washers with a little tab and a semi-circle welded on. You have any pics of what I am supposed do to with these?

You know, they may be the locks.

I'll try to get under the car and snap some pics for ya.

bmwman91 · « **Reply #16 on:** October 27, 2007, 04:21:53 PM »

Again, for reference, there are no lock plates listed in the BOM on RealOEM for this rack. The other E36 cars have them listed, but not the 1.9L Z3. I have a hard time believing that there is no securing plate when every other BMW has them!

dude8383 · « **Reply #17 on:** October 27, 2007, 05:24:51 PM »

Quote from: bmwman91;36720

Again, for reference, there are no lock plates listed in the BOM on RealOEM for this rack. The other E36 cars have them listed, but not the 1.9L Z3. I have a hard time believing that there is no securing plate when every other BMW has them!

Can you show me in the pic?

longms · « **Reply #18 on:** October 27, 2007, 05:39:30 PM »

Quote from: bmwman91;36612

I use some stuff by 3M, called Undercarriage Paint or something similar. $8.99 for a large can.

where did you get the paint from? i need to repaint my rocker panels here soon...thank you

bmwman91 · « **Reply #19 on:** October 27, 2007, 10:03:10 PM »

As for the paint, any old car parts store should have it. Just look for the rubberized undercoat stuff.

As for the lock plates, Stuck cleared that up. Apparently a number of racks don't use them...Loctite is the solution in this case.

D. Clay · « **Reply #20 on:** October 28, 2007, 01:04:52 AM »

The E36 rack and short shifter are the two most enjoyable mods I have done so far. They make the car feel a lot newer and much better. The high pressure line is pricey. I got one made at a hydraulic hose shop for $60. They soldered the BMW banjo fitting to their new crimp fittings and hose.

Frankie · « **Reply #21 on:** October 29, 2007, 04:41:08 AM »

Is it possible to do that the rack-mod to a non-power steering car (e30 318is)?

sheepdog · « **Reply #22 on:** October 29, 2007, 11:42:08 AM »

Quote from: Frankie;36780

Is it possible to do that the rack-mod to a non-power steering car (e30 318is)?

No reason you could not have a custom line made to just loop from one outlet to the other. Would work fine this way.

D. Clay · « **Reply #23 on:** October 29, 2007, 04:07:12 PM »

Quote from: Frankie;36780

Is it possible to do that the rack-mod to a non-power steering car (e30 318is)?

Non power steering cars require a change to the steering shaft coupler. There is a write up on R3V about it.

D. Clay · « **Reply #24 on:** October 29, 2007, 04:27:06 PM »

Quote from: bmwman91;36661

Sure thing. I plan to document the process.
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It would be nice to have photos or a drawing of the modification of plate #6. I took shaft part #1 out and then removed plate #6. I cut it so that the lower part of the opening for boot #4 was rotated clockwise (looking from the front of the car). I made an aluminum patch for the open area that was left and pop riveted it to #6. It's a lot easier with #6 out of the car. The angle of the pinion housing is different on the newer racks and they move the lower end of shaft #1 toward the center of the car.