E55 Steering Rack: 2004 VS 2006
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E55 Steering Rack: 2004 VS 2006
Is the 2006 steering rack still as bad as the 2004?
I sold my 2004 in December and just hate the car I have now.
I did not like the unresponsive steering system that required me to turn the steering wheel like I'm driving a tractor. The 2006 CLS55 has a great steering rack that is very reponsive and fast. I think the 2006 E55 uses the same one but am not sure.
Who knows if 2006 is better than 2004?
I sold my 2004 in December and just hate the car I have now.
I did not like the unresponsive steering system that required me to turn the steering wheel like I'm driving a tractor. The 2006 CLS55 has a great steering rack that is very reponsive and fast. I think the 2006 E55 uses the same one but am not sure.
Who knows if 2006 is better than 2004?
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I have an 04 and swapped out the rack for an 06 CLS rack -- much better- quicker turn in (15% or so I hear).
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E55's have the "10% faster steering racks" like the one in the CLS.
There is no difference between MY05 and MY06 racks.
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Also, there was a guy on the board that changed out the front AIRMATIC suspension for the CLS ones, which are said to be stiffer.
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Jangy,
In trying to get the steering rack replaced under warrenty, do you know what types of noises I could say is occuring so that they would replace it? I do get some noises, sorta like a grinding noise when i prepare to make a left turn.....
Thanks..