Z3 Non-M Steering Rack Swap 1991 318iS Airbag

[e30nub]

I'm looking to do the Z3 non-M steering rack conversion, (2.7 LTL), and was looking at the Zionsville Autosport kit. The kit states that it's only for non-airbag m20 cars, but was wondering if the kit is still applicable for my car. I read up on this thread and found out that people just shimmed it some more or grinded some washers. I'm having Ryan G do the work, but just wanted to make sure before I just throw all the parts at him.

Thanks for your help guys!

[xphiledan]

the z3 non M rack is incredible, but don't get the Zionsville kit. It's way overpriced. You can pick up a kit from AKG Motorsport (#RPKIT) for $34 and the spacers (#RPSPC) for $15. You should be able to find the steering rack at your local salvage yard, or forum. I got mine at http://car-part.com/.

[e30nub]

the z3 non M rack is incredible, but don't get the Zionsville kit. It's way overpriced. You can pick up a kit from AKG Motorsport (#RPKIT) for $34 and the spacers (#RPSPC) for $15. You should be able to find the steering rack at your local salvage yard, or forum. I got mine at http://car-part.com/.

I was looking for the parts on AKG but couldn't find them. I already placed my order with Zionsville. I'm not too worried about the price.

[Schniddy]

He'll be able to get the job done. With his experience the modifications needed isn't really extent. Questions, why not go for the 95 M3 rack and would a Mcoupe (z3 m) rack even fit an E30?

[Holland]

Z3 2.8 is the fastest rack available for our cars. 95 M3 is the least desirable.

[xphiledan]

z3 > 95 M3 > E30

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=172261

[Schniddy]

Well fk me, I found a brand new z3 rack a few years back for pennies on the dollar...sold it thinking I'd get the M3 one some day. :(

Thanks for the info and lets this be a reminder to always double and triple check your source peeps..