11-29-2012, 09:03 AM | #1 |
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Looks like steering rack and wheel hub changes starting 11/2012 production
Assuming RealOEM is correct, see here:
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...71&hg=32&fg=12 http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...73&hg=31&fg=10 Also steering column changed beginning 11/2012. http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...76&hg=32&fg=30 For those of you unfamiliar with the parts catalog, typically the up to date means up to but not including. So when it says up to 11/2012 that means cars built up to 10/31. And notice how the revised rack shows up to 7/2013. This could mean 2014 production (which starts July) could have reworked steering like the MY14 F10 LCI. Last edited by claykin; 11-30-2012 at 07:19 AM.. Reason: Update with additional info |
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11-29-2012, 09:44 AM | #4 |
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I don't understand your post. In the title you say new rack and hub starting 11/2012. Then in your post you say new hub starting 11/2012 and new rack 7/2013? So which is it?
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It'll be interesting to see how these new racks compare in terms of feel. Last edited by S-Dot; 11-29-2012 at 11:34 AM.. |
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11-29-2012, 11:45 AM | #6 |
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My only question is why in the world would they change it in 11/2012 knowing they are going to change it AGAIN in 07/2013? Why not just start putting the 2013 rack in now?
Frustrating knowing that my car will be one of those made in an 8 month window with a unique rack.
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Could it be some error on realoem.com? |
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11-29-2012, 06:15 PM | #8 | |
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BTW, for previous posters, this 11/2012 production start rack is the 4th P/N revision for the F30 rack. Based on the latest realoem.com update it looks like BMWAG is pushing all 2012 and 2013 F30s (up until but not including 11/2012 production dates) into the 3rd revision rack (as replacement parts). We shall see what MY14 holds. I'm guessing a rework like whats been leaked for the MY14 LCI F10 cars. I suspect BMWAG is tired of reading the magazine reviews for the F30. |
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11-29-2012, 06:27 PM | #9 |
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I'm a perfectionist and a bit OCD.
This is yet another reason, among many, why I prefer to lease for 24 months.
This is also another reason, again among many, why some BMW enthusiasts wait and purchase/lease LCI models & even later model year vehicles. The cars are even further refined and perfected once real world conditions reach engineering. This is not a foreign situation to either the launch of a new 3er or a new model BMW. This is... okay enough with the "this is"
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The usual. Maybe the new engine... |
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My VSS steering has developed a light clunk turning the steering wheel left and right, and it's very noticeable when maneuvering around a parking lot. It feels like something is loose and it sucks. Doesn't feel very BMW like. I wonder if the new 7/2013 rack is to fix the whole lack of steering feel and light effort that so many are bitching about, and why the new ATS gets so much praise. If BMW puts in a better feeling steering rack next summer, then I want that new rack. My car will be nearly a year old at that time, and I'm gonna be pissed if BMW fixes the steering and doesn't retro for the cars already sold. It's not like my steering rack has been perfect since new, I've told my dealer about thunking sounds since the day I picked my 335i up. |
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11-30-2012, 04:38 PM | #16 | |
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My guesses anyway. I think its a pattern for those who have seen it. Things like the 330 coming out toward end of run (vs 328) etc. Happened with E46 and E90, right? In short the kind of stuff we go crazy for but most everyone else doesn't notice. |
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11-30-2012, 06:40 PM | #17 | |
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My bet is that these changes are only to address the wobble/vibration complaints and possibly the rubbing noise some have complained coming from the steering column. New steering feel will likely be announced as an upgrade (when its really more like a fix! ). Maybe MY14, maybe LCI. |
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11-30-2012, 08:08 PM | #19 | |
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In a nutshell, YES, 328i impacted similarly. |
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