Shift Lever and Short Shifters

[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

[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.

[greanthumb]

very nice... gonna save money on this upgrade

[blueapplesoda]

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

[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?

[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

[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)_]

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?

[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.

[evilnickwong]

Well the spacer rings are cheap, so no harm getting a few in case you do need it, but as mentioned, you probably won't need to.
And yeah, selector rod won't need to be bent with a 2.5.

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

Well the spacer rings are cheap, so no harm getting a few in case you do need it, but as mentioned, you probably won't need to.
And yeah, selector rod won't need to be bent with a 2.5.

so i was told that the 2.5 is the shortest up top but dosent have the shortest throw. If i wante the shortest throw i would need the???

[evilnickwong]

you could go for the z4 3.0. you'll like it if you like really short, notchy throws.

the z3 levers are a favorite too, but i don't have experience with those.

i didn't want a notchy shift for my daily driver, so i went with the z4 2.5 :)


Also, this site has a comparison picture of throw lengths for the 2.5 and 3.0:

http://www.msportster.co.uk/faq.asp?FAQ=2

[E30_(1st Musk)_]

you could go for the z4 3.0. you'll like it if you like really short, notchy throws.

the z3 levers are a favorite too, but i don't have experience with those.

i didn't want a notchy shift for my daily driver, so i went with the z4 2.5 :)


Also, this site has a comparison picture of throw lengths for the 2.5 and 3.0:
http://www.msportster.co.uk/faq.asp?FAQ=2

thanks that explained so much!!!

but damn i dont know if i want it as short as the 3.0 since its my DD. i Think that the 2.5 is a perfect short shifter in this case.

[jakkerd]

I ordered the e36 lever. The height is the same, keeps it looking stock, but throw is noticeably shorter.

Comparison:

[phenryiv1]

This thread is now 46 pages, an dI read through 11 of them and still caon't find this basic answer.

It seens that bent rods keep the shifter in a more natural position as far as being centered in the shift gate.

The Z3 1.9 is bent.

Is the Z4 2.5 bent?