Hyrdaulic steering conversion

DocB878 · 12-04-2023, 10:09 AM

Hey all, I know it’s been talked about before but has anyone ever tried using the steering shaft from a 3 series? People say just an Z4M shaft but I cannot get one. I know rack and everything else from an E46 but column can be used for the swap. I hate the way EPS feels in comparison to how the hydraulic felt on my old E46. Thanks in advance!

dre99gsx · 12-04-2023, 04:27 PM

Can't offer a valid response, but the electric steering on my z4 3.0si feels great on the track and gives me ample solid feedback.

Don't be so quick to swap it out unless you have a very good reason for it!

Michael9218 · 12-05-2023, 07:59 AM

Doubt the steering shaft would fit. The Z4 has a longer engine bay with a more reward driver seating position.

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DocB878 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2005 Z4 Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: NC iTrader: (0)	Hyrdaulic steering conversion Hey all, I know it’s been talked about before but has anyone ever tried using the steering shaft from a 3 series? People say just an Z4M shaft but I cannot get one. I know rack and everything else from an E46 but column can be used for the swap. I hate the way EPS feels in comparison to how the hydraulic felt on my old E46. Thanks in advance!
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12-04-2023, 04:27 PM	#2
dre99gsx Captain 510 Rep 911 Posts Drives: 1994 Toyota Supra Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: NJ iTrader: (2)	Can't offer a valid response, but the electric steering on my z4 3.0si feels great on the track and gives me ample solid feedback. Don't be so quick to swap it out unless you have a very good reason for it! __________________ Andre - 2J into a Z4 Coupe!
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12-05-2023, 07:59 AM	#3
Michael9218 Lieutenant 595 Rep 484 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Woodstock, GA iTrader: (0)	Doubt the steering shaft would fit. The Z4 has a longer engine bay with a more reward driver seating position.
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