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In terms of performance, bushings have already been covered, but I haven’t see a Z3 steering rack been mentioned yet. It basically makes the steering snappier and the car feels more go-kart-y.
Pros: steering snappier, go-kart-y feel
Vehicle:
BMW
I just got mine replaced like two weeks ago and no problems since then. Mine was bad from the very beginning literally l noticed it few days after I purchased my brand new 2019 Atlas.
Pros: no problems since then
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Mileage: 6500 km
I have installed two Z3 racks, I love it... Bought both used on Ebay from CA from low mileage cars and look fantastic, wouldn't hesitate buying used from a salvage if you know the mileage.
Pros: love it, look fantastic
Vehicle:
BMW
I have a Z3 steering rack and love it. Extremely tight steering.
Pros: extremely tight steering
Vehicle:
BMW
I picked up and e36 rack (wish I went z3 at the time). Tightens everything up.
Pros: tightens everything up
Vehicle:
BMW
I put one in my car and didn't retrofit servotronic and I firmly believe that was the best steering i've ever felt in any car in my life.
Pros: best steering ever felt
As for the r32 rack, definitely quickens the steering. The swap really isn't very hard if you are already dropping the subframe for whatever reason.
Pros: quickens steering, easy swap
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
Yes I installed it a good 6 months ago. The rack did reduce lock to lock. I do enjoy the difference, but I could live with the stock rack.
Pros: reduced lock to lock
Cons: not an overwhelming difference
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Got my steering rack replaced two months ago and taking my car back to the dealer on Monday due to the same noise issue that started to happen week after repair.
Cons: noise issue returned
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
VW is repurchasing my 2017 Alltrack after it spent 45 days at the dealer for repairs in the first 11 months I owned it. Its had a multitude of creaking/squeaking suspension parts - strut mount bearing, end links replaced. The last straw for me was a loud popping when turning the wheel which required an entire new steering rack.
Cons: loud popping when turning
Vehicle:
Volkswagen
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