1.9l z3

[poptart4YALL]

Just a quick question. For replacing the 325iX shifter the only practical option appears to be the 1.9L Z3 shifter.

I was wonder if when doing this swap do you need to bend the selector rod of clearance?

[spdracrm3]

i did this mod on my IX and didnt have to bend anything, just replace all the bushings,shims and coupler. works great

[downforce22]

Can you do it with the transmission in the car?

[nando]

Just a quick question. For replacing the 325iX shifter the only practical option appears to be the 1.9L Z3 shifter.

I was wonder if when doing this swap do you need to bend the selector rod of clearance?

Nope!

Can you do it with the transmission in the car?

Sure but not with the transfercase there, which is what i think you meant.

Unless of course, you have tiny magical elf hands...

[downforce22]

Sure but not with the transfercase there, which is what i think you meant.

Unless of course, you have tiny magical elf hands...

Regardless of tiny magical elf hands, is the transfer case really in the way? According to this writeup all you need to do is remove the circlips on the ends of the selector rod. I think you could get the passenger side pretty easily

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Z3_short_shifter_conversion

[nando]

Yes, its directly under the shifter. Its not possible, there is simply not enough room.

That article was not written for an ix..

[poptart4YALL]

thanks for the responses.

Couple more questions. Since you have to pull the transfer case what else should I try to do? I'm thinking all the guibos?

Also, am I missing anything on this?

Z3 Shift Lever
Front Shift Carrier Bushing
Rear Shift Carrier Bushing
Locking Pin
Shift Tower Bushing
Shift Rod Circlip x2
Bushing Washers x4
Dowel Pin
Rubber Buffer
Shift Rod Joint
Joint Clip

Thanks in advance