e46 steering handling 'too light'

[pucwei]

Dear forummers,A thought to share. Brought my car (e46 325) to BM world to get my steering column replaced for the klok klok sound (over small potholes @ low speeds) for ~900. Good job done within 2 hours. Got a comment on the handling of the steering that it is 'too light'. Lighter than the usual e46s that the mechanic has driven. He proposed a steering rack overhaul costing ~700 ie taking it apart and 'cleaning' or replacing parts as necessary. The handling as mentioned is not as sharp or sedap.Has anyone done an overhaul on the steering rack before? Would like to seek your comments or experience on this matter.Cheers!

 

[absidian]

Sounds slightly dodgy to me. Best to get a second and third opinion before parting with your hard-earned moolah.

Usually when steerings fail, they become heavier...

 

[shaifulo]

check with the previous owner if he ever changed the steering...u cud have the 330i ones circa 2000-01 which is over boosted, hence the lighter feel

just a thought, cud be other things

 

[pucwei]

Steering

Thanks for the advice guys.
BTW Shaifulo... nice quote on Maxis shares...

 

[acidburn]

I also agree with absidian, usually when steerings fail, they become heavier and not smooth...

 

[NewbieJ]

m-sport steering on 17' rim

hey bro,

I have my m-sport 3 spoke steering wheel running with 17' sport rims. However, i have this feeling when running on low speed or slow driving, the steering wheel feel heavier but on high speed the steering wheel is lighter to turn. May I know is this suppose to be like that?!! Please advice.

Thanks!

 

[NewbieJ]

hey bro,

I have my m-sport 3 spoke steering wheel running with 17' sport rims. However, i have this feeling when running on low speed or slow driving, the steering wheel feel heavier but on high speed the steering wheel is lighter to turn. May I know is this suppose to be like that?!! Please advice.

Thanks!

Anyone?? Any input pls??!!

Thanks!

 

[rizaljai]

Anyone?? Any input pls??!!

Thanks!

newbie,
supposedly the steering will become thighter while the speed increases i guess..
try check yr steering pump .

by the way, u klok2 sound previously, wut did u change? steering coupling?

 

[NewbieJ]

newbie,
supposedly the steering will become thighter while the speed increases i guess..
try check yr steering pump .

by the way, u klok2 sound previously, wut did u change? steering coupling?

Thanks for your reply. Will get my mechanic to check on this weekend. Btw, wat is 'klok2 sound' hehehe...

 

[damontwb]

Thanks for your reply. Will get my mechanic to check on this weekend. Btw, wat is 'klok2 sound' hehehe...

NewbieJ let me know your finding after you check with your mechanic
Thx

 

[rizaljai]

Thanks for your reply. Will get my mechanic to check on this weekend. Btw, wat is 'klok2 sound' hehehe...

hi newbiej...i mean, if you hit potholes, your steering wheel produces that sound..

 

[NewbieJ]

NewbieJ let me know your finding after you check with your mechanic
Thx

I spoke to Ah Meng from M-Speed and according to him this maybe due to I seldom drive my ride. So he advice me to drive for sometimes 1st and he will check for me again if this prob still happen after certain periods :wink: