260 Transmission Brace - production begins

[bar73k]

What is the part number for the e21 transmission mounts you are using?

or what model are they from?

[FredK]

They are from the E21 320i. Part number is 23711175424.

[Mr.SWISS]

They are from the E21 320i. Part number is 23711175424.

I dunno if I got the wrong ones but when I went to install my 320i trans mounts the stud was to large for the hole in the brace. I just used the e36 mounts.

[FredK]

Yes, the studs are too large for the brace, so you have to drill it out. You can see on the first page that the stud is larger. Also the trans housing might have to be slightly modified as well.

[dougsic]

I don't really know what I'm talking about though and this is purely red wind induced conjecture. /guess at problem

Ha ha! I often feel that way but rarely admit it.

When my swap was done, the shift rod was not rotated. I noticed it at first but quickly got used to it. It wasn't until a friend pointed it out that I remembered it was on the To-Do list.

The transmission shifted fine. It's just that the shifter sits over toward the passenger more than usual.

I've since fixed it.

[dougsic]

Yes, the studs are too large for the brace, so you have to drill it out. You can see on the first page that the stud is larger. Also the trans housing might have to be slightly modified as well.

Fred is right. The stud is much bigger. Surprisingly, it fits into the slots of the transmission just fine though. When the support is modified, we can't use any of the existing holes anyway so a new one is drilled to fit the larger stud. On the lower side, we mill a slot in the brace for the other mount. A slot makes it easier to install in the car.

I didn't have to modify the transmission at all and no one has complained about that either.

At least not yet!

Thanks for your help Fred. ;)

[Drew325is]

Any updates on production?

[RobertK]

Just got with the program.

Once I start my swap I would be down for one as well.

[Court M3]

Any updates on production?

+1

[BigD]

haha you guys are great, and i told you how to do it with stock mounts :P

Bump for people with attention disorders. There is no need to wait and hope for any custom brackets. PM trent and he will tell you which mounts set the transmission at the proper angle on the stock brace.

[Drew325is]

+1

I got my brace from Doug a week or so ago. All good, and Doug's a great guy to deal with.

[skatebline]

Alright i would like to get one also.....

[skatebline]

So who would and how will have to contact to order one.....

[mitch500]

well got my modified tranny brace in today, looks awesome doug did a wicked job. +1 for him and everything went really smooth.

[Van Westervelt]

I want one now.