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    Searched but couldn't find; sheet metal carrier?

    Finishing up with my m50 swap, the carrier is pushed the 12 degrees or so, how would I go about bending this? Would I have to just bend the whole carrier? I can't see just bending the selector rod doing anything since the shifter is rubbing on the passenger side of the hole.

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    at first I cut and drilled holes on the end where the carrier bolted to the gearbox. It was sloppy so I removed it and attached the carrier directly to the tunnel on the car. I hear that you should have solid motor mounts if you do it because it pops out of gear from the movement. Also if you go that route you need to plug the bolt holes on the gearbox or it leaks fluid. I love the way it feels now with a x5 shifter, zhp weighted knob, and carrier bolted to the car.

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      #3
      I would just upgrade to the later style shift carrier. It's a better design anyway.
      85 325e m60b44 6 speed / 89 535i
      e30 restoration and V8 swap
      24 Hours of Lemons e30 build

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        #4
        I've never seen the sheetmetal carrier used. If you've got the little "ears" on the top-aft end of the transmission, convert to the later style carrier.
        -Brandon
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          #5
          Throw it in the trash. Problem solved. I have like 45 of those in my scrap bin

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            #6
            Originally posted by JGood View Post
            I would just upgrade to the later style shift carrier. It's a better design anyway.
            Not all transmissions are able to use the later style carrier.

            You will have to twist the selector rod and you will also have to do some spacing to get the carrier to sit flater and inline.

            You could also just cut the carrier up and just bolt it into the transmission tunnel.

            Last edited by 10Toes; 11-23-2011, 05:04 PM.

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              #7
              Throw the stupid POS away and get a late style on. Mine mounted right up. My old one is for sale if you want it.

              But what a difference!!
              1985 325e M50TU(Sold)
              1991 318is Slicktop (Sold)
              1990 325is Brilliantrot S50/5 Lug Swapped.
              1992 525i Manual shitbox Winter Beater

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                #8
                Originally posted by nwvb bmw View Post
                You could also just cut the carrier up and just bolt it into the transmission tunnel.
                That's a good idea, how's it working out for you?
                :borg:

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                  #9
                  I'm fairly sure there is an M3 part that will adapt your old style trans to be able to use the later style carrier.
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                    #10
                    just bend the selector rod and bolt the carrier to the tunnel

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