BMW E30 3-SERIES TO E36/E46 STEERING COLUMN ADAPTER PLATE

Overview

Upgrading the steering rack in your E30 is a great way to make your car feel that much better. On late model E30s, the steering column angle can cause a tight fit in the OEM firewall plate. This plate allows you to install a later model E36 or E46 steering rack into a late model E30 3-series 1988-1992 with minimal modification. Our adapter plate serves as a template for you to trim your firewall and keep a nice round opening so that you can retain use of the steering column weather boot which keeps water and other elements from entering the cabin.

Please note: This is only needed for late-model cars with airbags.

Advantages to upgrading your steering rack to an E36/E46 rack

• Quicker Steering Ratio - All E36/E46 3-series steering racks have a quicker lock-to-lock steering ratio than the E30 which results in a much more crisp and precise steering feel. No more "school bus" feeling steering. A massive upgrade.
• Availability - Good condition E30 steering racks are becoming harder to come by in good used condition and later model steering units are much more readily available and priced nearly the same if not cheaper in many cases. Even if you are not interested in the performance upgrade this may end up as a more practical replacement for an aged/leaking steering rack.

Fitment

• Fits: Only needed for late model E30s with airbags doing E36/E46/Z3 steering rack swaps.

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