This rack is a variable speed unitm meaning it s ponderous in the middle and only rapid when it s close to full lock.
E30 steering rack swap airbag.
To install new steering rack in your e30 not equipped with an airbag you will need to shorten you steering knuckle if you have an airbag e30 you dont need to shorten it.
This kit is for non airbag models only and includes the following.
I want to put a very fine point on this.
This kit includes everything needed to allows you to install a later model e36 or e46 steering rack into an e30 3 series 1984 1990.
We ve put together a kit that includes everything you need to swap a late model e36 e46 or z3 steering rack into an e30 3 series 1982 1994.
The pros to buying the complete kit is substantial savings over buying the component.
Installing a close ratio rack in e30 without an airbag.
To install a close ratio rack in your e30 not equipped with an airbag you will need to shorten you steering knuckle.
This includes the spacers and hardware to shorten the lower steering shaft and a.
E36 m3 95 3 0 don t let the low lock to lock fool you.
Bmw e30 3 series to z3 e36 e46 steering rack conversion kit lose that school bus steering feel in your e30.
Nothing sporty but certainly livelier than what the e30 left the factory with.
It will then come part.
If you are planning to do an e30 steering rack to e36 m3 or e36 z3 steering rack swap you should buy a complete kit.
To shorten it grind down the rivets that hold the two halves of the steering knuckle together.
Two 15mm spacers two washers and two bolts needed to shorten the lower steering shaft two 12mm spacers n.