Help with 1.9 Z3 rack swap

[kumulonimbus]

So this is all I need for airbag car? For some reason this seems too simple...

http://www.akgmotorsport.com/catalog/catalog.php?category=e30%20S50%2FM50%20Swap

[BBDirtbiking]

So this is all I need for airbag car? For some reason this seems too simple...

For an Airbag car you need to put a quarter inch spacer top and bottom as well as grind the firewall where the steering rack comes through. Grind it down and towards passenger side. Still super easy swap! Hardest part is getting the tie rods off the knuckles, PITA.

I did a 1/4" on top and bottom instead of 1/2" on top, it fit perfect after grinding some firewall away.



Note: Zip Ties are on the fuel lines, leaky bastards.

[Aluke123]

@BBDirtbiking - Do you still get the 'clunk clunk' noise going over bumps that airbag cars are known for after swapping the rack? How did you make the little boot that the steering column goes through to fit the enlarged hole in the firewall?

[shameson]

Picked up the rack yesterday. Thing is sweet.

Not sure how long until I do the install, but I'll post the results for those who are curious

[BBDirtbiking]

@BBDirtbiking - Do you still get the 'clunk clunk' noise going over bumps that airbag cars are known for after swapping the rack? How did you make the little boot that the steering column goes through to fit the enlarged hole in the firewall?

Sorry I missed this until now.

I haven't noticed any 'clunk clunk', most likely because I removed a good portion of firewall as to not allow the steering column to hit it. The rubber boot also helps for that. The rubber boot didn't fit as well since the hole was now an awkward shape, but we just put a screw to hold it in, just like new... I will try and take a picture if I remember to do so. I will have my intake off again tomorrow so I should be able to see it.