Steering rack questions

[quakerE30]

the 318ti/z3 steering racks have a much quicker ratio. they bolt right into the e30 chassis as I have one. however, you must modify the steering joint section to get it to fit to the e30 column. Though i'm not 100% certain if you must use e36 outer tie rods or e30s in conjunction with a 5lug swap. i have the rack in place but haven't bolted up knuckles yet. can anyone answer me that please???

[GOT8SPD]

I see people put in the e36 rack...but i read somewhere you can put the BMW Z3 rack in? How much modding do you have to do?

[jeffnhiscars]

Do non airbag cars steering racks fit in airbag cars? Was planning on doing a e36 m3 rack but no luck finding any.

The racks doesnt care how your car is equipped. The steering knuckle matters. If you have a non airbag car you will have to modify the knuckle after you buy this kit:

http://www.e30tech.com/forum/showthread.php?t=94377

If you have an airbag, the knuckle is ok, but you will probably have to open the hole in the fire wall to allow for the angle change.

Search.

[Killacortes]

Do non airbag cars steering racks fit in airbag cars? Was planning on doing a e36 m3 rack but no luck finding any.