BMW z3 parts interchangeability (is that a word?)

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  1. jon07043278

    jon07043278 Well-Known Member

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    Hi all,

    The basic jist i seem to be getting is that the front end is e36 compact and the rear end is e30. The main question is, will a E36 lock kit bolt up fine to the z3?

    Also, are all the standard diff's the same strength or are the 2.8 and 3.0 stronger?

    Thanks all.
     
    #1 jon07043278, Sep 12, 2017
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    jon07043278 Well-Known Member

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    Anyone :)?
     
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    36 lock kit will bolt right in as the z3 is just a compact with a different shell.

    Not sure about diffs but depending what engine the z3 had from standard it will likely be a small case.
     
    #3 Andy318ti, Sep 14, 2017
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    jon07043278 Well-Known Member

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    That is the main thing sorted then, thanks.
     
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