Z3 rack into 318IS

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Phid
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Post Thu Jul 16, 2026 1:56 pm

I am considering putting in a Z3 rack into a 318IS.
I understand the process but have two questions:

1. Steering linkage - will the existing one work without adaptation? I’ve read that it will for RHD cars but then seen conflicting reports. Has anyone experience of this?

2. Hydraulic pipes - are the fittings either end consistent or different? How easy is it to carefully bend the metal parts of the hoses and will they reach? I can see that you can buy hoses to suit from BM Conversions - is this the best route or are there any other suppliers (DanThe) Or would getting my local Pirtek to adapt existing hoses be better?


Thank you
Phid
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Post Thu Jul 16, 2026 2:14 pm

Just realised BM conversions and DanThe are the same!
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Post Thu Jul 16, 2026 4:48 pm

Dan is the man for this mate, excellant quality and very trustworthy

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