Shift Lever and Short Shifters

[Jean]

The Z4 3.0 shifter is straight, now is 2.5 bent or is it also straight ?

I gotta re-read this whole thread again ...argh

[Sean]

The Z4 3.0 shifter is straight, now is 2.5 bent or is it also straight ?

I gotta re-read this whole thread again ...argh

2.5 should be straight. The only bent shift lever is the Z3 1.9 if I remember correctly?

[jrobie79]

I know there's a lot in here, but I'm sure it's been covered.

I'm not sure if a 91 M42 powered e30 has the huge harmonic balancer, but if it doesn't, it will be fine.

To tell, get underneath and look at the flex disc (right at the back of the tranny) If there's a huge piece of metal around the flex disc, there may be risk of contact.

yeah no i know theres no harmonic balancer, i was talking about bending the lever itself so it sits centered in the console.

[Sean]

yeah no i know theres no harmonic balancer, i was talking about bending the lever itself so it sits centered in the console.

Ohh, I see. Well, you could - I have never bothered though - it's not perfectly centered, but it's not really noticable to me.

[robtech]

hmmm im definately gonna hafta go read thru this whole thread and do this short shifter mod

[rThor432]

The only bent shift lever is the Z3 1.9 if I remember correctly?

Yes, you are correct.

And to contribute-- I just rebuilt my entire shift linkage with new bushings and the Z3M shifter. Clears just fine in my 325is, and feels the same as the B&M shifter at about 1/3 the price.

It's perfect for me. Doesnt sit too low, and the throw isnt too short. It's just right.

[Jean]

Yes, you are correct.

And to contribute-- I just rebuilt my entire shift linkage with new bushings and the Z3M shifter. Clears just fine in my 325is, and feels the same as the B&M shifter at about 1/3 the price.

It's perfect for me. Doesnt sit too low, and the throw isnt too short. It's just right.

Did you use part number 25117527254 ? Did you have to bend anything ?

[robtech]

hey jean...wherein sac are ya? i dont know anybody here with e30s

[rThor432]

Did you use part number 25117527254 ? Did you have to bend anything ?

Didnt bend anything. I just removed the balancer that was in the way, or I guess it would have been in the way if I had left it in place.

Edit-- I used the part number on Pg. 1 for the M Roadster -- 25 11 2 228 384

[robtech]

is it even a noticeable difference when you remove the balancer?

[rThor432]

I havent driven mine yet since I put in the new motor/tranny etc.

I've been in cars that have had the HB removed and I couldnt tell any difference.

[ian e30 318is]

Is there anyone in San Luis Obispo that can help me install a z4 ssk???

[Janissarie]

hello guys new member came over from e30tech

so I am looking at getting the shifter from the z4 3.0 from BMA

I am just making sure that I need to order the z4 3.0 ssk not the e30 one

thank you

Jani

[rThor432]

The Z4 shifter works, if that is what you are asking. The standard E30 shifter feels like a truck shifter, as you already know. Dont order that one!

[Rigmaster]

hello guys new member came over from e30tech

so I am looking at getting the shifter from the z4 3.0 from BMA

I am just making sure that I need to order the z4 3.0 ssk not the e30 one

thank you

Jani

But, it's NOT the Z4 ssk, just the STOCK Z4 shifter- it works just like an ssk when you put it in an E30.