E30 - 5sp shifter

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  • rmousir
    Advanced Member
    • Nov 2007
    • 147
    #1

    E30 - 5sp shifter

    Hey all,

    My shifter needs a new hand and some new bushings. I have a post up in the want adds but I was wondering if there is any advantage to upgrading my shifter at this point?

    If I am going to pull the stock one to replace the bushings is there a better, not expensive, after market upgrade I can do at the same time? Or are there any mods I can do to the stock shifter that will provide a upgrade to shifting?

    Let me know your thoughts? Just wanted to check before I go through the trouble of swapping out the bushings.

    Thanks
    Richard.
    rmousir
    '87is work beater
    the RED BARON!
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    After a $10.99 Intake Manifold Gasket.
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    • george graves
      I waste 90% of my day here and all I got was this stupid title
      • Oct 2003
      • 19986
      #2
      There are a TON of threads on this. It seems as if you have an 87 325is. That should be an aluminum shift carrier. No?

      Anyways. If I were you I'd replace the selector input bushing, and the shifter "cup" also know as the "bitch clip". There are also some shims that you can add to take up slack that makes a huge difference. If I were you, I'd also go with a shorter shift lever.

      Sounds like you have a good days worth of reading to do to find what is right for you. Search(advanced) for "short" or "shifter" - enjoy the reading!
      Originally posted by Matt-B
      hey does anyone know anyone who gets upset and makes electronics?

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        • ddavidv
          Grease Monkey
          • Aug 2006
          • 344
          #3
          Z3 shifter, used, from a Z3 owner who is 'upgrading' is your cheapest solution. I think mine was $25.
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