Shift Lever and Short Shifters

[Janissarie]

thank you guys

I got in contact with Patric at BMA and he hooked me up with the z4 3.0 lever

Jani

[rThor432]

thank you guys

I got in contact with Patric at BMA and he hooked me up with the z4 3.0 lever

Jani

How much did that run you?

[gearheadE30]

The whole kit with some new bushings is $75. I just bought the kit along with some other parts and a z4 2.5 lever. I've heard that the 3.0 can be a bit difficult as a daily driver or if your synchros are bad.

[rThor432]

Ok just wanted to check and see if my price was decent. I got my M coupe shifter with all new bushing, washers, etc for $53. For some reason I thought that price seemed a bit off.

Guess not.

[mikeinboise]

Ok just wanted to check and see if my price was decent. I got my M coupe shifter with all new bushing, washers, etc for $53. For some reason I thought that price seemed a bit off.

Guess not.

Where did you buy this at?

[rThor432]

Where did you buy this at?

The dealer. I'm friends with the parts manager. He's a good guy.

[*R*]

I bought a Z3 Mcoupe shift lever and i just installed it without bending the selector rod. I know that bending the rod will eliminate the rubbing on the harmonic balancer, but will it reduce the notchiness? It actually takes alot of force to get it into gear

[Majikal]

I bought a Z3 Mcoupe shift lever and i just installed it without bending the selector rod. I know that bending the rod will eliminate the rubbing on the harmonic balancer, but will it reduce the notchiness? It actually takes alot of force to get it into gear

no, that notchiness will still be there. If you just installed it, give it a week or two before you change your mind. It will loosen up a bit. It will still be notchy, but not quite as much.

[rThor432]

I bought a Z3 Mcoupe shift lever and i just installed it without bending the selector rod. I know that bending the rod will eliminate the rubbing on the harmonic balancer, but will it reduce the notchiness? It actually takes alot of force to get it into gear

You dont have to bend the selector rod, just eliminate the balancer. It is worthless.

[*R*]

You dont have to bend the selector rod, just eliminate the balancer. It is worthless.

Is it really? taking something off of the car just seems a bit sketchy. so does bending something on it.

[thereisnoyun]

Is it really? taking something off of the car just seems a bit sketchy. so does bending something on it.

You are installing somethign that didnt come with the car. I would just bend it. Taking the balancer seem to be a 50/50 with some people. Some people have vibration after taken off the balancer. I would just do the simple bend and get it over with.

[rThor432]

It's fine without it. Hell my '87 eta didnt even come with one from the factory. No problems, but whatever.

I personally dont like the idea of bending something and compromising it's strength.

[brandondan1]

I installed the UUC EVO3 kit with DSSR last week, and it's great! It removed all of the slop that I was experiencing with the stock 20yr old parts. Throws are short, but not too short, and notchiness is kept down to a minimum. Neutral and in-gear play is greatly reduced as well.

If I had to compare it to a new car, it's very similar to the g35/350z 6MT gearbox, except a bit smoother. Just what I was hoping for in all honesty.

Worth 400 bucks? I think so, if you want to have the a shifter that feels like something out of todays sports cars. Can't wait to see how it feels with MT90 the tranny

[digger]

I installed the UUC EVO3 kit with DSSR last week, and it's great! It removed all of the slop that I was experiencing with the stock 20yr old parts. Throws are short, but not too short, and notchiness is kept down to a minimum. Neutral and in-gear play is greatly reduced as well.

If I had to compare it to a new car, it's very similar to the g35/350z 6MT gearbox, except a bit smoother. Just what I was hoping for in all honesty.

Worth 400 bucks? I think so, if you want to have the a shifter that feels like something out of todays sports cars. Can't wait to see how it feels with MT90 the tranny

is installing the UUC EVO3 more time consuming?

[Dozyproductions]

So i ordered the Z3 2.8l shifter and just had Rob try to install it. Well, the damn thing didn't clear in my car. I have an 89' 325i manufactured in 10/88.

I think shifter was clearing in the normal gears but just scraping the harmonic balancer in reverse. (i believe)

You guys have any suggestions or thoughts on this?