Shift Carrier Question

[BigD]

Ok, so is the consensus to run the e30 shift carrier with the ZF trans? lol i just ordered an e36 piece. Damn

Where did you see this consensus? Everyone but one person is using E36 carriers.

[DaN]

Ok, so is the consensus to run the e30 shift carrier with the ZF trans? lol i just ordered an e36 piece. Damn

[BigD]

I'm not sure why no one's mentioned this but with the E36 carrier, your shifter is off to the right. I put mine in and saw that my shifter isn't centered, I checked everything over 10 times until I looked at the two carriers side by side. You can see it clear as day in the OP's pic, I've drawn a centerline through the cradle so it's obvious. It's not a huge deal or anything, I can still engage 5th no problem and since no one's mentioned it I guess so can they (I haven't driven my car yet). Just something to consider when using a transmission that's known for being happy to go into any gear any time, with 2nd gear being a little too close to where 4th should be...

[surebimmer]

I'm running the e30 shift carrier with my e36 zf trans and didn't have a issue. Wasn't too short.

[DaN]

Ok, I see that I need the e36 shift carrier with the ZF trans.
Does the end of the e36 carrier stab into the e30 rubber bushing at the rear?
The end seems a bit bigger.
Is the e36 rubber bushing compatible with e30 bracket? Is there an upgrade available for that bushing?

[bmws50b30]

please let us know if it was worth shelling out $400+ for the piece, i am seriously considering upgrading my truck-like stock e36m3 shifter/linkage...

Alex

the kit is for the e36M tranny.

the assembly came with the purchase of the tranny and the guy threw in the shift knob. I'm sure it will be 1000X better than what i have now.

[C ///M]

I've been running e36 components (zf 310, carrier) and UUC's EVO 3 linkage with their fancy bushings and the double sheer selector rod for over a year now and it's easily worth the cash. After 1 year, the shifts are the same as they were on day 1 and there is no left to right movement of the shift lever. It has that perfect shnick--shnick feel.

EDIT: although you may want to check Understeer as I got all the peices on sale from them at plenty cheaper than directly from UUC. Also, you won't have to deal with UUC's rather poor service.

[static]

i'll be using these when i swap my tranny to zf. it's UUC selector rod.

please let us know if it was worth shelling out $400+ for the piece, i am seriously considering upgrading my truck-like stock e36m3 shifter/linkage...

Alex

[rede30]

Thats a nice looking piece, you win.

[matt]

i'll be using these when i swap my tranny to zf. it's UUC selector rod.

What's the fitment?

[bmws50b30]

i'll be using these when i swap my tranny to zf. it's UUC selector rod.

[rede30]

sorry, maybe i was unclear.

No i understood, i have just heard from you to use the e36 and from s/o else to use the e30.

[Jason89i]

Now i have heard both e36 and e30, maby they are both right. Whatever i have both so it isnt a big deal. Thanks guys.

sorry, maybe i was unclear. use the carrier that came with the transmission. the e30 carrier is too short for the e36 transmission (getrag or zf).

with the e36 (getrag or zf) transmission, use the e36 carrier.

cheers, jason

[mentaleeill]

ive had both. it depends on the rear youre using. use the getrag if youre running a 3.73. if you go with the zf you need to run the 3.25. in both of my cars i had the 3.73 and believe me when i say 1st was virtually useless and 5th revved way too high with the zf, the overdrive 5th in the getrag is a great thing if you do a lotta highway driving.

[rede30]

e36 everything

Now i have heard both e36 and e30, maby they are both right. Whatever i have both so it isnt a big deal. Thanks guys.