Steering Rack Sourcing

Iceberg157 · 05-10-2023, 11:25 AM

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.

IamFODI · 05-11-2023, 02:34 PM

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?

Iceberg157 · 05-11-2023, 02:55 PM

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"?

IamFODI · 05-11-2023, 03:25 PM

I'm near Philly, PA.

Soden82 · 05-11-2023, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceberg157

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"?

Far trip but a friend had one rebuilt by Woodward Motorsports in Mendon MA.

Johal E32 · 05-12-2023, 04:40 PM

https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...os0/ks00001553

IamFODI · 05-12-2023, 06:38 PM

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https://www.oreillyauto.com/detail/c...os0/ks00001553

Looks OOS, unfortunately.

IamFODI · 05-18-2023, 11:29 AM

Summit’s new ETA is the week of July 15. Ugh.

IamFODI · 06-30-2023, 05:22 AM

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.

IamFODI · 08-21-2023, 06:26 AM

FCP Euro apparently has reman Bosch racks in stock. $1600 + core: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...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.

VtecforV8 · 08-21-2023, 01:31 PM

Very eager to hear on this; good luck!

charliev68 · 08-21-2023, 11:55 PM

AutoZone has reman. One for $428 and $155 core!

IamFODI · 08-22-2023, 04:30 AM

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AutoZone has reman. One for $428 and $155 core!

Interesting.

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.

IamFODI · 08-30-2023, 04:24 PM

Just received my new Bosch from Summit Racing. Will post pics if/when I have them.

IamFODI · 09-08-2023, 06:27 AM

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.

For3 · 09-08-2023, 11:14 AM

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?

IamFODI · 09-08-2023, 12:05 PM

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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?

Friend 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.

charliev68 · 09-13-2023, 02:29 AM

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?

Smeargle · 09-13-2023, 12:53 PM

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.

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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"?

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Iceberg157 Private 3 Rep 60 Posts Drives: VW R32 MK4, BMW E46 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (1)	Steering Rack Sourcing 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. __________________ Rides: 2003 E46 M3, 2008 E92 M3, 2004 MK4 R32
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IamFODI Lieutenant 366 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	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?
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Iceberg157 Private 3 Rep 60 Posts Drives: VW R32 MK4, BMW E46 M3, E92 M3 Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Queens, NY iTrader: (1)	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"? __________________ Rides: 2003 E46 M3, 2008 E92 M3, 2004 MK4 R32
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IamFODI Lieutenant 366 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	I'm near Philly, PA.
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IamFODI Lieutenant 366 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Summit’s new ETA is the week of July 15. Ugh.
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IamFODI Lieutenant 366 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	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.
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08-21-2023, 06:26 AM	#10
IamFODI Lieutenant 366 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	FCP Euro apparently has reman Bosch racks in stock. $1600 + core: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...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.
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VtecforV8 Private First Class 17 Rep 177 Posts Drives: 2010 E92 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	Very eager to hear on this; good luck!
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charliev68 Second Lieutenant 202 Rep 203 Posts Drives: bmw m3 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	AutoZone has reman. One for $428 and $155 core!
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IamFODI Lieutenant 366 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	Just received my new Bosch from Summit Racing. Will post pics if/when I have them.
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IamFODI Lieutenant 366 Rep 404 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 6MT Join Date: Dec 2018 Location: SE PA iTrader: (0)	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. Attached Images
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For3 Private First Class 69 Rep 154 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Dallas iTrader: (1)	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? Last edited by For3; 09-08-2023 at 11:23 AM..
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charliev68 Second Lieutenant 202 Rep 203 Posts Drives: bmw m3 Join Date: Feb 2020 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	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?
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