Picked up a very mechanically solid/cosmetically decent '87 Eta on the cheap for a daily driver. The transmission has to be by far the smoothest and most quiet out of all the various E30's I have owned. Only problem is that the shifter is oriented up and off to the left of the standard positioning. The Transmission engages very well, just off of the normal path. I'm ignorant when it comes to transmissions/shifters as I normally deal with routine maintenance and engine issue diagnosis. I had been told that this may be resolved with a simple part. So I'm curious as to exactly what is causing this and what precise steps I should take to resolve this. I'm also wondering if this might give me a weak excuse to purchase a Z3 short shifter if it is somehow related in the least. Pics are as follows:
Transmission in Neutral
Transmission engaged in First gear.
And finally, the transmission engaged in Fourth gear which coincides with what should be Neutral with a typical scenario.
Any and all input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking.
Transmission in Neutral
Transmission engaged in First gear.
And finally, the transmission engaged in Fourth gear which coincides with what should be Neutral with a typical scenario.
Any and all input will be greatly appreciated. Thanks for looking.
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