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bobcowan 11-06-2016 03:13 PM
Power steering
 
Considering it. Maybe. Don't really need it, but thinking about it.

For $1,400, you get the Steering rack for the chassis. Seems like a lot, since I can get a new rack for an M3 for about $300, plus hoses, maybe another $100'ish. What am I missing here?

For another $600, you get the Coyote installation kit. Any idea what is included in this kit, and why it's $600?

Grey 65 11-06-2016 04:00 PM
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Originally Posted by bobcowan (Post 1408039)
Considering it. Maybe. Don't really need it, but thinking about it.

For $1,400, you get the Steering rack for the chassis. Seems like a lot, since I can get a new rack for an M3 for about $300, plus hoses, maybe another $100'ish. What am I missing here?
It is an aftermarket rack (ratio unknown, could be 2.7 - 3.2).... I personally bought a Z3 rack.. 2.7 ratio and just got the mounting kit from Brian in Miami..

Kevin

Mark Brye 11-06-2016 04:55 PM
I have been wanting to get power steering added to my older BDR also. I think you would also need a pump, pump mount, res, pulleys and belt also. If there was an all in one kit I would have purchased one already. I just dread buying a bunch of miss matched parts and trying to piece it together.
Jay talked about putting a kit together a few years back. I guess I have just been waiting for that to happen so he can take my money - hint hint.

Dwight 11-06-2016 06:23 PM
If you run 8" rims up front and a 14" steering wheel you can change the steering wheel to a 15" and it will feel like power steering.

If you have room to increase the steering wheel I would try it first. Make sure your knuckles don't hit the door with the 15" wheel.

Dwight

Grey 65 11-06-2016 06:50 PM
Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Brye (Post 1408051)
I have been wanting to get power steering added to my older BDR also. I think you would also need a pump, pump mount, res, pulleys and belt also. If there was an all in one kit I would have purchased one already. I just dread buying a bunch of miss matched parts and trying to piece it together.
Jay talked about putting a kit together a few years back. I guess I have just been waiting for that to happen so he can take my money - hint hint.
Go with a KRC pump as you can change the valving to get the feel how you want it. Mine doesn't feel lite at all, but then again I have 315/30/18 tires on 18x11 rims....

Kevin....

bobcowan 11-06-2016 09:36 PM
I like the KRC pumps, I'v used them before. But that's another $600.

Do I really want to spend $2,600 for power steering? Probably not. Doesn't seem like a good value. I could probably do junkyard electric p/s for a whole lot less.

I think I'll skip it.


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