Steering rack on BMW needs replacement

[KSINGH]

BMW-Part only R9000.00
Carnetics refurbishment of existing rack with new seals etc. R4500.00 . I must confirm warranty period with them.

Have any of you done a replacement or refurbishment recently? Where and how much? I got a e46 sedan.

 

[wise_guy]

Its better to go original for a nice rack.Used ones tend to hang a bit loose from the dash.

 

[KSINGH]

what do you mean hang?

 

[bboy]

like testacles, unshaved

 

[wise_guy]

The used ones tend to droop a little lower than the average driving height ultimately ruining your steering pleasure.

 

[HapticSimian]

BOYAH, what on Earth are you trying to say?

 

[KSINGH]

a new one will be basically made of some metal and rubbers, pretty much the same way the old one will be refurbished so I dont follow you BOYAH.

 

[Venomous]

How old is you car? Is it not still on motor plan or did you not take one?

A friend of mine had his gear box replaced recently on MP & didn't cost him.

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

Its better to go original for a nice rack.Used ones tend to hang a bit loose from the dash.

BOYAH, what on Earth are you trying to say?

He is talking about boobs/breasts/tits and they should be new, and original.

 

[HapticSimian]

He is talking about boobs/breasts/tits and they should be new, and original.

There, as with car parts, I don't have the slightest issue with a decent refurb.

 

[Y'all Qaeda]

There, as with car parts, I don't have the slightest issue with a decent refurb.

But it just doesn't drive the same.. And you can't help but worry if someone has driven harder than you before..

 

[KSINGH]

How old is you car? Is it not still on motor plan or did you not take one?

A friend of mine had his gear box replaced recently on MP & didn't cost him.

its 10 years old with 320 000 km on the clock. no MP.

 

[HapticSimian]

its 10 years old with 320 000 km on the clock. no MP.

Dude, get the refurb as long as they offer a semi-decent warranty.

 

[KSINGH]

yeah, theres no way i am gonna spend 9k for the part. labour will prolly be like 3-4k.

 

[wise_guy]

yeah, theres no way i am gonna spend 9k for the part. labour will prolly be like 3-4k.

Sorry dude when i saw the word rack i got a bit naughty.Another option is to check the scrapyards as there will be tons of BMW parts for this model.If you can get one for a grand and have it refurbished and fitted yourself for another 2 grand thats will be quite a saving.I know a guy in Joburg who is a BMW expert that can help with parts- pm me if you're interested.