Reverse Rubs Console

[NeoMishMoo]

Putting my car into reverse rubs the console and shreds $50 vinyl shift boots from bavauto within weeks.

I recently rebuilt the shift linkage and installed a z3 shift lever, but it still rubs. Do i need to bend the lever? The stock shift leve rubbed too so it shouldn't be a problem with the z3 lever.

[KennyT]

How close to the console are you in 5th?

[NeoMishMoo]

Pretty good distance. Just not sure how to adjust the whole thing over to the right.

[KennyT]

You heat up the rod and twist it..You should be able to figure it out.

[redhatpat]

Mine did this too after I rebuilt the shifter linkage. I cut and rewelded the rod a little offset - worked perfect. I could never understand why this was needed.

[AndrewBird]

I'd start by checking your engine and tranny mounts. They might be bad and the engine/tranny might not be sitting where it should be.