E36 Parts retrofit into E30 FAQ!!!

[92 mtechnic cabrio]

Okay guys, my friend is going to sell me a bunch of parts I may need out of his totaled E36.

What components of the car can be swapped to E36 parts, not just out of efficiency, but just plain possible?

Here are the current 'things' I know can be swapped to E36 parts:

- Suspension (For 5-lug swap)
- Window Switches (Smoother, easier, more flush)
- M50 (More power, newer engine, dohc, chain, etc. etc.)
- Oh-Shit Handles
- Steering Column
- Seats
- E-Brake Handle

What else can be used out of the E36? Maybe we can make something out of this thread.

[BimmerToad]

Don't forget steering rack.

[Jand3rson]

I have been thinking about for some time now, swapping the fold-down "oh-shit" handles from an E36 into my E30.

[Fred]

E-brake handle, seats.

[KenC]

I have been thinking about for some time now, swapping the fold-down "oh-shit" handles from an E36 into my E30.

Direct fit?

[Digitalwave]

Seats
E-brake center console
Front Speakers (maybe if they are aftermarket)
Side skirts (if M3, ie. Jordan's)
Steering rack, with modification
Shift lever

[Jand3rson]

I have been thinking about for some time now, swapping the fold-down "oh-shit" handles from an E36 into my E30.

Direct fit?

I don't know, I've never gotten a change to test-fit a set.

E-brake center console

Is THIS a direct fit?

[Digitalwave]

E-brake center console

Is THIS a direct fit?

No, but it can work with modification.

[KenC]

E-brake center console

Is THIS a direct fit?

No, but it can work with modification.

Pics?

[Digitalwave]

I didn't save them, I believe they were on e30.de or 2002bmw.com though.

[Jordan]

I have been thinking about for some time now, swapping the fold-down "oh-shit" handles from an E36 into my E30.

Direct fit?

No. The e30 handle is like 2 inches longer. Bolt holes are WAY off. No room to correct it either with the roof skin right there.

[PanamaE30]

Re: E36 Parts retrofit into E30 FAQ!!!

- Suspension (For 5-lug swap)

Front only, unless it's a 'ti.

Side skirts (if M3, ie. Jordan's)

Are those a direct fit?

[Jordan]

Re: E36 Parts retrofit into E30 FAQ!!!

Side skirts (if M3, ie. Jordan's)

Are those a direct fit?

Not even close.

[bmwm3n528]

E36/7 ssk
E36 shift knob
E36 seats
...

[Matt86es]

I have been thinking about for some time now, swapping the fold-down "oh-shit" handles from an E36 into my E30.

These might look better, but functionally I hate the ones in my freinds E36. Call me crazy, but I thought the point was to have something to hold onto if you needed something very suddenly.