S5x,M5X To Getrag 260 shift arms

[mattdk318i]

As the title states, Ive had a modified shifter carrier and selector rod for several thousand miles in my cabrio.
I modified them as precisely as i could and apparently i did something right. The shifter works perfect and even with a SSK. I wanted to wait a while before duplicating this for a sort of R&D period. Yes, the shifter is centered. That was the point of this mod. I can sell a "Kit" with the modified trans mount too.

So now im ready to offer my services to you guys, What should i charge and will there be any demand for these? I will be welding aluminum and steel.

I will need cores, Maybe Joe funk could hook us up.

[z31maniac]

Definitely interested. I'm looking to do a 24v swap in the spring and want to use the Getrag 260.

[mattdk318i]

Definitely interested. I'm looking to do a 24v swap in the spring and want to use the Getrag 260.

alright man, just let me know

[Nick325is]

Definitly interested. I don't have alot of time to fab stuff up with my work schedule so something like this would be perfect. I can send you my core if you would like.

let me know.


Thanks,

Nick

[rThor432]

Yeah I'm interested as well. I can send a core also. Let me know what it's worth to you..

Also, nice sig. Bumperless black E30 reminds me of mine. haha.

[mattdk318i]

Definitly interested. I don't have alot of time to fab stuff up with my work schedule so something like this would be perfect. I can send you my core if you would like.

let me know.


Thanks,

Nick

Alright sounds good.

[mattdk318i]

Yeah I'm interested as well. I can send a core also. Let me know what it's worth to you..

Also, nice sig. Bumperless black E30 reminds me of mine. haha.

Thanks, i think the satin is going to look good. Especially slammed on DSIIs.

Do you guys think 100ish plus around 60 for the Trans brace is fair?

So say $150 including shipping for the whole package? Provided you send cores?
Or 75 for just the shifter Modification. Ill put up a For sale thread when i get some feedback i suppose.

[rThor432]

Sounds good to me. Saves me time that I dont have.

[hoveringuy]

I did mine during the conversion but it took some time that I was short on, especially since I had to make some adjustments for trial and error; and take everything apart again when it rubbed the driveshaft slightly in 5th gear. Z3 shifters make this a little more critical.

I would recommend it because it would save a bunch of time and it's just one less thing to hassle with.

Don't forget your OBC conversion, too!

[mattdk318i]

im still trying to decide whether its worth crawling under my cabrio removing the shifter parts and then making a jig.
Let me know guys.

[RobertK]

I'm confused, I'm using the Getrag 260 with my M50 swap and all I did was bend/twist the selector rod a few degrees then bend the new shifter to match the stock on and my shifter is centered just fine.

[mattdk318i]

I'm confused, I'm using the Getrag 260 with my M50 swap and all I did was bend/twist the selector rod a few degrees then bend the new shifter to match the stock on and my shifter is centered just fine.

i would suppose thats obviously possible. It gave me piece of mind to have mine welded, to avoid any problems(if any)

[RobertK]

I gotcha, I couldn't tell before since I am posting through my BlackBerry the pics are too small.

I also ended up using the sheet metal shift carrier instead of the aluminum one.

[mattdk318i]

thats probably the difference. Because with the aluminum, i didnt see any way to do it, without making it look awful and functioning about the same.
Because Cast aluminum tends to break if you twist it.

[JRKOUPE]

metal vs alu

I get confused.........which cars used metal vs alum?...

Your mod is appealing to me and Id be on board..... as Im headed s 50 w/ my g260...

I use Dennis' modded trans bracket.....