$3000 for BMW Steering Rack Belt?

J306TD · 06-17-2019, 06:09 PM

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

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Originally Posted by AlpineX

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

So yes, a $3000 part is needed to replace a $20 belt on a steering rack.

So tell them to do it. Costly repairs are a risk you sign up for if you want to drive newer expensive cars. Reman racks should be avail soon.
...Though I have a 0% chance believing you can't find and adapt a used rack out of UK or other rhd spec area for a fraction of that. Key would be knowing the collision it came from.

I am confident that will eventually be done. However this will hopefully serve as a path for those who find themselves going down this pathway in the future.

I would also note the steering rack that has been on the car since it came out of the factory is not even listed among the 75+ variations associated with the F30 in realoem.com

In fact the sequence of the steering racks have no designation for any BMW models in realoem.

Obviously this deepens the mystery even more....and makes a replacement more questionable and not as straight forward as you suggest for a part that has to go air freight half way across the globe.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=32106859302 or even the most recent in this sequence https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=32106868887 (see below)

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

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Originally Posted by AlpineX

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Originally Posted by IK6SPEED

So yes, a $3000 part is needed to replace a $20 belt on a steering rack.

So tell them to do it. Costly repairs are a risk you sign up for if you want to drive newer expensive cars. Reman racks should be avail soon.
...Though I have a 0% chance believing you can't find and adapt a used rack out of UK or other rhd spec area for a fraction of that. Key would be knowing the collision it came from.

I am confident that will eventually be done. However this will hopefully serve as a path for those who find themselves going down this pathway in the future.

I would also note the steering rack that has been on the car since it came out of the factory is not even listed among the 75+ variations associated with the F30 in realoem.com

In fact the sequence of the steering racks have no designation for any BMW models in realoem.

Obviously this deepens the mystery even more....and makes a replacement more questionable and not as straight forward as you suggest for a part that has to go air freight half way across the globe.

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=32106859302 or even the most recent in this sequence https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/partxref?q=32106868887 (see below)

You need to order the latest version. they are all interchangeable. but the latest will have the latest yoke design. visually nothing has changed on these racks since circa 2010 when production started for prototypes were first made

IK6SPEED · 06-17-2019, 06:26 PM

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Originally Posted by J306TD

You need to order the latest version. they are all interchangeable. but the latest will have the latest yoke design. visually nothing has changed on these racks since circa 2010 when production started for prototypes were first made

Yes, but note this sequence is not even listed as compatible with a F30....

The problem is no place lists the latest number as even valid.

EvenKeel · 06-17-2019, 07:18 PM

The next person that replies with a quote that takes 15 seconds to scroll through is going to get their ass kicked. Just sayin'.

IK6SPEED · 06-17-2019, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by EvenKeel

The next person that replies with a quote that takes 15 seconds to scroll through is going to get their ass kicked. Just sayin'.

Some people clearly do not know which button to push on the app....

Just sayin'

deviantspeed · 06-18-2019, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by EvenKeel

The next person that replies with a quote that takes 15 seconds to scroll through is going to get their ass kicked. Just sayin'.

Should I order this belt for a "just in case" situation?

Please provide a link to where I can order a spare.

theART · 12-15-2019, 10:34 PM

Welcome to the wonderful world of owning a BMW. There is no replacement for the $10 belt, you need to spend $3000 on a new rack instead. BMW cars are engineered to bring the most $$$ revenue to BMW, and it is most frustrating.

sean2648 · 12-16-2019, 12:18 AM

6 months

IAmATeaf · 12-16-2019, 10:44 AM

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Originally Posted by EvenKeel

The next person that replies with a quote that takes 15 seconds to scroll through is going to get their ass kicked. Just sayin'.

With you on this, got my metal toe capped boots ready. Also why are some of the long quoted replies quoted twice?

bertha01 · 12-16-2019, 12:23 PM

Subscribed to this one

Cheaps parts bin pro mods · 09-28-2020, 12:21 AM

Electric Steering Rack Gear Belt HEE4070ERM
BMW 32106858011 32106874839 32106868237
155 teeth 17mm wide 310mm belt length
Markings: 310-2M 17 U05

hardparker · 09-28-2020, 08:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheaps parts bin pro mods

Electric Steering Rack Gear Belt HEE4070ERM
BMW 32106858011 32106874839 32106868237
155 teeth 17mm wide 310mm belt length
Markings: 310-2M 17 U05

Holy shit! Bot post for the win!

Orion4 · 09-28-2020, 03:21 PM

I did a quick check for the belt and the steering rack with these numbers. None appear to be compatible with a F30 w/VSS- unfortunately, but its a starting point.

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Originally Posted by Cheaps parts bin pro mods

Electric Steering Rack Gear Belt HEE4070ERM
BMW 32106858011 32106874839 32106868237
155 teeth 17mm wide 310mm belt length
Markings: 310-2M 17 U05

pshovest · 09-28-2020, 04:26 PM

Does IK6SPEED have the dimensions of the failed belt?
Just sent email to supplier to see if HEE4070ERM is compatible with S2VLA option and if they offer a belt that does fit.

Looks like many cars use these belts....
https://motorherz.us/catalog/scid51
https://motorherz.us/catalog/scid51/2

Click on the HEE4182RM belt image, rotate the image and you can see the Gates logo.

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