shifter to far up??

[e30this]

ok Im running the M42 tranny and I have the 260 shift linkage and all that good shit.
I noticed that the shifter sits towards the front of the car about 1/2 inch or so. maybe less.
anyone else have this issue??

[Fidhle007]

What lever are you using?

[e30this]

What lever are you using?

The one from the 260, all the shifting parts are from the 260.

[Jason89i]

i have never used the 318is trans with the conversion. however, there are a lot of levers / carriers that can be used....with mixed results. so is it the lever that sits too far forward, or is it the carrier?

cheers, jason

[e30this]

its the shifter its self that sits to far up.
I will snatch a photo tomorrow, right now the wheels are getting allined.

[EtaSport]

Your talking about too far forward right? There are two different selector rod sizes for the g260 that I have found. If you go to the dealer you will only find the longer one. My car came with a shorter one and it broke, so I got one at the dealer and it was too long causing my shifter to hit the console in 1st, 3rd and 5th.. I have not been able to find the correct size, but I think if I changed carriers it would be fine.