steering box

[32002]

Has anyone heard of a quick ratio steering box for a 2002? If so, how rare are they, how much tighter are they?

[bcthomas122279]

About $1,500 rare

[32002]

What did they come in? or are they aftermarket?

[TobyB]

They only came in red, from ZF.

And you had to order it when you ordered your 2002 new.

Rare, indeedy- at this point, it's a better exercise to fit a rack.

t

[32002]

cool, I think I found one in a field in PA! What is the easiest way to ID one? The owner was told that it is a C.R. box but he isn't sure.

[BillWilliams]

Serial number ends in 177.

[fiftytakedowns]

They make adapters to quicken your steering ration. Some guy on the BMW.co.uk has it on his race car.. red and gold race car. They are 100 bucks, and cut wheel turns in half!

[32002]

Thanks for the help. I'll check it out again.

[TobyB]

They make adapters to quicken your steering ratio

True- google 'steering quickener' Speedway, Day Motorsports, Capitol, etc all have them...

You can get 2x or 1.5x- it's just a low- speed high torque gearbox.

Personally, I've always felt that I had bigger problems in my life...

t

[dubois]

They make adapters to quicken your steering ratio

Personally, I've always felt that I had bigger problems in my life...

t

You almost made me spill my coffee! It's so true though...I am with you on this one. I have driven a couple cars with the CR, and I couldn't tell the difference. I think, I kind of felt it on one tight turn, that's all. The same thought applies to a lot of different upgrades, in the whole scheme of things there are only a few I could honestly say: that's was worth the money and effort.

[BLUNT]

i have one in my M2. i paid 500 for it and besides looking down by the side of the motor and seeing its red im not sure its worth the money. im not sure i can tell much difference between my 2 cars. i guess its a nice piece to have but if i were building a driver i wouldnt consider it worth it

[fiftytakedowns]

yeah, the speedway motorsports adapter.

I dont know I think $100 would be worth it, compared to 500 Dollars. Especially if you get the 2X ratio

[BillyRay]

Hmmm, IMHO the CR box is worth its price, especially with a smaller diameter steering wheel. I don't know about the "quickeners" out there though.

Best Regards, "Z"

[fiftytakedowns]

I'd assume you'd only get the full effect of the C/R steering box with a smaller steering wheel.

[BillyRay]

Hmmm, lock to lock is what changes. So, steering wheel diameter only changes the amount of force of input, that, being greater with the smaller steering wheel gives a "sportier" feel? If I remember correctly the standard box is 2.75 turns lock to lock where as the QR box is 1.75.

I am now more confused?!?

Best Regards, "Z"