Shift Lever and Short Shifters

[Kristeun]

Just call Patrick at BMA, ask to speak to him only. Tell him you want the z4 2.5 short shift kit, and he will send you every part you need. They don't have it listed on the site but they put it together with all OEM parts.

Just ordered mine.

FreedS4 posted this but not sure where his post went. Might help someone else out.

http://www.bmaparts.com/epcgetspecials.epc?cookieID=5110281012I51DQKKE&drillid=5&level3=E30%2FE32%2FE34%2FE36%2FE24

[FreedS4]

Here's the link on BMAs site. You've got to specify what shift lever you want in the notes section.

http://www.bmaparts.com/epcgetspecials.epc?cookieID=5110281012I51DQKKE&drillid=5&level3=E30%2FE32%2FE34%2FE36%2FE24

[HST]

Dealer doesn't have it in stock and I don't want to order through them. Can someone link me to the KO or BMA Z4 2.5 kits? I tried looking but KO only has aftermarket.

Just call Patrick at BMA, ask to speak to him only. Tell him you want the z4 2.5 short shift kit, and he will send you every part you need. They don't have it listed on the site but they put it together with all OEM parts.

[bimmerpirate]

look up on ebay. several stores have shift levers. also, pelicanparts.com can order any part you want as well. just get the part number and you can do just about anything.

[Kristeun]

Dealer doesn't have it in stock and I don't want to order through them. Can someone link me to the KO or BMA Z4 2.5 kits? I tried looking but KO only has aftermarket.

[Kristeun]

But so the z4 is the shortest one right? If so I'm going to the dealer tomorrow to pick it up.

[N2MYE30]

Once you get it installed, it will all make sense. I printed out this whole thread before making my decision. The first couple of pages should do it. Do the research, its all here.

[Kristeun]

you should start on page 1 of this thread and by the time you arrive back to your post you will be able to explain to nubs which shifter they can/should install in their 88 325is'
:)

K, I think I'm going to get the 3.0 z4 one. From my understanding that is the one with the shortest throw, correct?

And how do you bend it? I haven't looked down there yet and don't even know what it is so I have no clue how hard it is or how to do it.

[ethirtydavid]

So which one would give me the shortest throw without having to remove/modify anything such as the harmonic balancer in an 88 325is?

you should start on page 1 of this thread and by the time you arrive back to your post you will be able to explain to nubs which shifter they can/should install in their 88 325is'
:)

[Kristeun]

So which one would give me the shortest throw without having to remove/modify anything such as the harmonic balancer in an 88 325is?

[FreedS4]

For what it's worth, I just installed the z4 2.5 shift lever kit from BMA and it's awesome. Shifts are shorter, a little tighter, and it feels great. Didn't have to bend anything (even with a harmonic balancer), just took the stock shift lever out and put the new bushing and lever in.

[Maluco]

I'm thinking of installing a z4 2.5 kit from BMA into my '91 318i.

One thing I'm concerned with, I have the understanding that stock E30 shifters have a bend in the lever. The z4 is straight, will that result in an off-center @ neutral lever after installation?

Moved it up slightly...

[Yakinho]

It's 3 bolts, but it's not an easy 3 bolts, they're a pain in the ass to get to. Be patient and it will be fine.

[breaknwrite]

i believe the 2.5 moves ur shift pattern slightly up and to the right by about half an inch. If you read the whole thread (which i did a couple days ago its a doozy i know) the answer should be in there somewhere. i might be referring to the 3.0 but for sure someone mentioned it in the thread.....well good luck hopefully someone answers you before u have to resort to that fossil dig :-P


P.S. anyone have a quick write up for taking the harmonic balancer off. i have read its an easy 3 bolts then i read you have to take your car apart to do it so i am confused now.

[evilnickwong]

I'm thinking of installing a z4 2.5 kit from BMA into my '91 318i.

One thing I'm concerned with, I have the understanding that stock E30 shifters have a bend in the lever. The z4 is straight, will that result in an off-center @ neutral lever after installation?