Shift Lever and Short Shifters

[AbsorbantNut]

The Z4 shift lever (and most newer levers) may not need (or even be able to fit) the yellow spacer rings, but it's OK to have extra.

Also I didn't need the bend the selector rod when using a Z4 2.5 lever. It doesn't extend very far below the pivot ball, so it's not necessary.

I just got a new z4 3.0 and didnt need any spacer rings to fit. Its super snug.

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

The Z4 shift lever (and most newer levers) may not need (or even be able to fit) the yellow spacer rings, but it's OK to have extra.

Also I didn't need the bend the selector rod when using a Z4 2.5 lever. It doesn't extend very far below the pivot ball, so it's not necessary.

so i should cancel out using the spacer rings/bending the selector rod?

[evilnickwong]

The Z4 shift lever (and most newer levers) may not need (or even be able to fit) the yellow spacer rings, but it's OK to have extra.

Also I didn't need the bend the selector rod when using a Z4 2.5 lever. It doesn't extend very far below the pivot ball, so it's not necessary.

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

Im going to do my short shift swap very soon.. 89 325IS build date 7/88

correct me if im thinking wrong or missing something.

Z4 2.5i SSK
1x . . . 25 11 7 507 964 - Z4 2.5l Shift Lever $43.81
4x . . . 25 11 1 220 439 - Spacer Rings
1x . . . 25 11 1 220 832 - Rubber Bearing sleeve (could be replaced with UUC Delrin Bushings)
2x . . . 25 11 1 220 379 - Circlips $0.50 (one extra)
1x . . . 25 11 1 220 600 - Nylon Shift Bushing - $4.00

have any of these part numbers changed? i didnt find a change.

And bend the selector rod is all i have left to do

[craiggroves91]

what about the kit blunt is selling?

http://www.blunttech.com/?page_id=310

http://www.blunttech.com/?attachment_id=1153

look like a good deal?

[blueapplesoda]

Edited for: BAD INFO SORRY GUYS...I was mistaken.

[greanthumb]

very nice... gonna save money on this upgrade

[Gadea]

It was updated on page 41, post #624.
Here it goes

1X . . . 25-11-7-543-193 Z4 3.0i Shift lever 61.00
4X . . . 25-11-1-220-439 Spacer rings 0.80
1X . . . 25-11-7-519-669 Bearing sleeve 9.54
1X . . . 25-11-7-571-899 Securing clip 0.53
1X . . . 25-11-1-469-397 Nylon bushing 6.48
By the way, where´s the cheapest place to get the lever, other than the junkyard? everywhere I looked they want $100+ for the kit + shipping.

[for3ver]

Does anyone got the new part numbers?

Z4 3.0i SSK
1x . . . 25 11 7 516 160 - Z4 3.0i Shift Lever
4x . . . 25 11 1 220 439 - Spacer Rings
1x . . . 25 11 1 220 832 - Rubber Bearing sleeve (could be replaced with UUC Delrin Bushings)
2x . . . 25 11 1 220 379 - Circlips $0.50 (one extra)
1x . . . 25 11 1 220 600 - Nylon Shift Bushing - $4.00

[nando]

Installing a Z3 - 1.9 shifter in a 1989 325 convert. This is the second time I've installed a short shift kit in an E30. Both times I could not fit a washer on both sides of the shifter bushing. The pin in the selector rod is not long enough for a washer, the shifter, a washer, and the clip. I just ordered the selector rod for the 1990 E30. It's supposed to have a longer pin and a bend from the factory. Has anyone had this experience?
ALSO BEWARE: the aluminum carrier is supported in the rear by a round rubber bushing held by sheet metal. If you press down on the carrier when installing the ball cup, the support bends down. The aluminum carrier then sits off angle in the bushing. More important, the whole stick is lower and the selector rod is closer to the balancer. Before you add that extra few degrees of bend to the selector rod, check the rear bushing holder. You can tap it back up into place if it's been pushed down. In my car it lifted the selector 1/4 inch up from the edge of the balancer.

the PN for the Z3 1.9 lever was updated, the bottom is wider so it no longer needs both plastic washers.

[bimmer95]

Newer BMW levers (since ~2007) have the width of the spec washers cast in to the lower pivot bushing, so no washers are needed.

[Seacure]

Installing a Z3 - 1.9 shifter in a 1989 325 convert. This is the second time I've installed a short shift kit in an E30. Both times I could not fit a washer on both sides of the shifter bushing. The pin in the selector rod is not long enough for a washer, the shifter, a washer, and the clip. I just ordered the selector rod for the 1990 E30. It's supposed to have a longer pin and a bend from the factory. Has anyone had this experience?
ALSO BEWARE: the aluminum carrier is supported in the rear by a round rubber bushing held by sheet metal. If you press down on the carrier when installing the ball cup, the support bends down. The aluminum carrier then sits off angle in the bushing. More important, the whole stick is lower and the selector rod is closer to the balancer. Before you add that extra few degrees of bend to the selector rod, check the rear bushing holder. You can tap it back up into place if it's been pushed down. In my car it lifted the selector 1/4 inch up from the edge of the balancer.

[nando]

Pull it out through the bottom

[rafiki]

i need some help removing this....



i wanted to just put a stock shift knob i have, but realizing i couldnt get the exsiting knob off, and then realizing the whole thing is after market, pissed me off

anyone know the easiest way for me to go about removing this

[KenC]

Bend the lever. Process is described in the first few pages of this thread.