Shift Lever and Short Shifters

[raleigh29]

What shift knob is this?

ZHP... 60 bucks from Tischer BMW

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=558819&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

[ian e30 318is]

cool thanks...im about to get one

[cobraken]

Well folks, I just installed the Full Auto Solutions kit and its very BAD ASS. The parts all seemed very high quality and tech support is very knowledgeable. It was a pain in the ass to install, had to lower the tranny and so on but very worth it.

[Simon S]

post regarding UUC short shifter and DSSR in an e30/m42/240.. very happy!

(many photos)

[lifeiskaos]

I purchased the new style full carrier shifter from a guy named "Kazespeed" on eBay, maybe get in contact with the seller and see if he can get that item. If he can't get it anymore, or doesn't want to, I can look into it, but I may have to buy a small quantity, so my prices may not be as attractive as the $50 kaze had them posted. It may even be cheaper, too, we'll see.

I emailed the seller and he directed me to a website. The shifter kit is still available here: http://4caroption.com/product.php?pid=2969

[cro320]

anybody knows how short is shifter from 2004 330Ci? I founded wracked car so shifter is mine for free...
opinions?

[blueapplesoda]

pull it out and take a pic :P

[cro320]

got it out today, 330Ci shifter:

http://www.imagesforme.com/show.php/871427_Slika000.jpg

[e30_3I8I]

hey everyone!!!
I have an 84 318.. i just bought a z4 short shifter... but there is a problem =/ my shifter is hitting the driveshaft... btw i have a 1991 aluminum bar .... need help to fix problem asap

thank,

paul

[KenC]

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

[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

[nando]

Pull it out through the bottom

[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.

[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.

[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.