The steering rack on my e92 is leaking and has play. Where are you guys sourcing steering racks now? FCP Euro does not have any and an OEM one from bimmerworld is over $3k.
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Just came here to post basically the same thread.
Tried to get a brand new one back in March but they're out of stock everywhere and ETAs keep getting pushed back (now late June). Rack Doctor's e-store seems to be down and recent reviews suggest they've gone downhill.
Anyone have any leads?
Tried to get a brand new one back in March but they're out of stock everywhere and ETAs keep getting pushed back (now late June). Rack Doctor's e-store seems to be down and recent reviews suggest they've gone downhill.
Anyone have any leads?
My mechanic was able to source one from BMW. Apparently there is only 1 in the country. I also found a place in Long Island, NY Baires Driveline that can rebuild it for $400. I think I might try the rebuild and cancel the BMW order if I can. The place has good reviews and it might be worth a shot. Does anyone has experience with a rebuild other than rackdoctor? FCP Euro was selling remanufactured ones, and if the dealer is asking for the core, I am sure these racks are being remanufactured. Where are you located "IamFODI"?
I'm near Philly, PA.
Iceberg157 wroteFar trip but a friend had one rebuilt by Woodward Motorsports in Mendon MA.My mechanic was able to source one from BMW. Apparently there is only 1 in the country. I also found a place in Long Island, NY Baires Driveline that can rebuild it for $400. I think I might try the rebuild and cancel the BMW order if I can. The place has good reviews and it might be worth a shot. Does anyone has experience with a rebuild other than rackdoctor? FCP Euro was selling remanufactured ones, and if the dealer is asking for the core, I am sure these racks are being remanufactured. Where are you located "IamFODI"?
Summit’s new ETA is the week of July 15. Ugh.
ETA pushed back to Jul 21 @ Summit. Situation at other vendors doesn't seem to have changed, as far as I've seen. Starting to think Bosch is treating this as a "we'll build it when we build it" situation.
FCP Euro apparently has reman Bosch racks in stock. $1600 + core: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-remanufactured-steering-rack-zf-32102283633
Summit says they'll ship my order out tomorrow. They've said that many times by now, though, so we'll see. Brand new Bosch rack ordered back in March for <$1100. I'll let y'all know if they come through.
Summit says they'll ship my order out tomorrow. They've said that many times by now, though, so we'll see. Brand new Bosch rack ordered back in March for <$1100. I'll let y'all know if they come through.
Very eager to hear on this; good luck!
AutoZone has reman. One for $428 and $155 core!
charliev68 wroteInteresting.AutoZone has reman. One for $428 and $155 core!
Love the price.
Don't love that the product page shows the wrong number of turns lock-to-lock (3.25 instead of 2.4) – though their product page for the Bosch one also gets it wrong, though not as badly (2.0).
This is 1/4 the cost of other remans, or less. I can't imagine how they could do this without cutting corners. But IDK.
Just received my new Bosch from Summit Racing. Will post pics if/when I have them.
Sorry for the delay.
Amateur hour in the packing department, apparently.
Couldn't get a pic of the inside of the box but the rack was just floating in there with nothing but packing paper around it (and not even enough of that). No foam or plastic to hold it in place. Horrible.
If I hadn't been on a deadline, and if the supply of these things didn't seem so short, I 100% would have complained and made them ship me a new one.
Fortunately the rack seems fine. It's currently in the car and seems to be working as it should.
Amateur hour in the packing department, apparently.
Couldn't get a pic of the inside of the box but the rack was just floating in there with nothing but packing paper around it (and not even enough of that). No foam or plastic to hold it in place. Horrible.
If I hadn't been on a deadline, and if the supply of these things didn't seem so short, I 100% would have complained and made them ship me a new one.
Fortunately the rack seems fine. It's currently in the car and seems to be working as it should.
If it makes you feel any better I ordered one from Autozone last Thursday and it arrived the next day on Friday (free shipping too) September 1. Mine was drop shipped from Bosch I think. Anyways, it had an inner tie rod poking through the outside of the box. I took pictures in case it becomes problematic. Only light packing paper on the inside of my box as well which is crazy. I did move the tie rod around that was exposed and it's joint at the rack feels very firm so hopefully all is ok.
I am installing mine tomorrow. First steering rack DIY for me. I am expecting 3-4 hours. How did yours go? Any tips for a first timer?
I am installing mine tomorrow. First steering rack DIY for me. I am expecting 3-4 hours. How did yours go? Any tips for a first timer?
For3 wroteFriend of mine did the install without me, so unfortunately I don’t really have anything to offer you. AFAIK the install went smoothly though, for what that’s worth.I am installing mine tomorrow. First steering rack DIY for me. I am expecting 3-4 hours. How did yours go? Any tips for a first timer?
I physically turned the pinion and found it to actually be around 2.25 turns lock to lock.
Around 1.1x turn each way.
Can anyone confirm it for me?
Around 1.1x turn each way.
Can anyone confirm it for me?
Incase anyone's local to NY, I tried the Baires Driveline shop mentioned in this comment below. They took my leaking rack and did a full rebuild, coated it black and also redid my tierods & bushings. It was $400 as described below, car has been driving good since. Definitely worth checking them out, less than 48h turnaround.
Iceberg157 wroteMy mechanic was able to source one from BMW. Apparently there is only 1 in the country. I also found a place in Long Island, NY Baires Driveline that can rebuild it for $400. I think I might try the rebuild and cancel the BMW order if I can. The place has good reviews and it might be worth a shot. Does anyone has experience with a rebuild other than rackdoctor? FCP Euro was selling remanufactured ones, and if the dealer is asking for the core, I am sure these racks are being remanufactured. Where are you located "IamFODI"?
DO NOT USE RACK DOCTOR. I lost around $1300 because of not doing my research. Reman bosch on fcp is the way to go.
For3 wroteI know it’s been a while, but how did this turn out? Was the rack from autozone good.If it makes you feel any better I ordered one from Autozone last Thursday and it arrived the next day on Friday (free shipping too) September 1. Mine was drop shipped from Bosch I think. Anyways, it had an inner tie rod poking through the outside of the box. I took pictures in case it becomes problematic. Only light packing paper on the inside of my box as well which is crazy. I did move the tie rod around that was exposed and it's joint at the rack feels very firm so hopefully all is ok.
I am installing mine tomorrow. First steering rack DIY for me. I am expecting 3-4 hours. How did yours go? Any tips for a first timer?
I may need to know soon too 
My servotronic assist is not working in Normal mode and I’m starting with replacing the pump before moving to the steering rack.
My servotronic assist is not working in Normal mode and I’m starting with replacing the pump before moving to the steering rack.
