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Old 12-09-2014, 10:15 AM
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Originally Posted by jblack223 View Post
I have a new BDR with manual steering. The car drives very stiff. By stiff I am referring to the return to center. If you turn the steering wheel in either direction the wheels remain turned in that direction until turned back. Most cars will recenter themselves once the steering wheel is released. There has to be a remedy for this tightness. Any suggestions?
Replace the rack with a NON M BMW Z3 power steering rack and a KRC pump with smallest valve. Car will still have the heavy feel at speed but will be better at slow speeds and parking.

Stock rack 4.0 turns lock to lock
Non M BMW Z3 rack 2.7 turns lock to lock

Kevin.....
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