Black & Tan 332iT

[Bry5on]

I'm wondering if there has there been feedback that these solid couplings make any noticeable difference to steering feel. Cool idea and neat little machining project with the sphericals though

Pretty much every BMW since the e46 is solid, even the e39 was solid in the same generation. NVH isn’t bad in those cars so I’m assuming it shouldn’t translate up the wheel. I’ll be sure to notice though, as Heinz says. And I’m not afraid to go back to stock if something sucks.

heinzboehmer (& Thoglan) less rear toe in really helps with the numb on center feel. Since you’ve got sphericals back there, you should run CSL specs or similar. Way different settings.

[Thoglan]

I'm wondering if there has there been feedback that these solid couplings make any noticeable difference to steering feel. Cool idea and neat little machining project with the sphericals though

Pretty much agree with Heinz above. I run CMP's coupler since I am RHD. Deadspot in the centre is still there (I think that is just a function of the geometry and design of the steering on these cars tbh) but the feel through the steering is improved but it's not earth shattering.

[heinzboehmer]

I'm wondering if there has there been feedback that these solid couplings make any noticeable difference to steering feel. Cool idea and neat little machining project with the sphericals though

I had one on my car for a bit (didn't give it too much thought then, fortunately rack seems fine), but have since replaced with the regular rubber one. Did make the steering feel more direct, but also made it much more twitchy. Did not eliminate all of the on center deadness that the M3 racks have.

[timmo]

I'm wondering if there has there been feedback that these solid couplings make any noticeable difference to steering feel. Cool idea and neat little machining project with the sphericals though

[heinzboehmer]

Interesting in hearing your thoughts about that steering coupler. Especially considering how sensitive you are to NVH

Maybe you could start with one of the off the shelf ones and drill it out to accommodate the spherical bearings. Would save you a bit of work. Most of them have reliefs cut out though, so not sure if you'd have enough material to work with.