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    replace bitch clip with 1cm bolt?

    so if the bitch clip is .392" in diameter...0.392 inch = 0.99568 centimeter, which is close enough to 1cm, can I replace the bitch clip with a bolt? I just ordered the AKG 75D poly bushings for this.



    i searched for "replace bitch clip" and didnt find anything, so help me out if i glanced over something and missed it.

    #2
    why? I still don't know why its called "the bitch clip". It's not that hard to remove and replace. I'll post a picture of the tool I use to to it. It's like a hook dealy with one end twisted a bit. damnit i don't have a picture of it on my computer. i'll post it tomorrow.
    *edit for pic*
    Last edited by turbo_negro69; 01-16-2007, 09:15 PM.

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      #4
      on another thought...did they really raise the cost of a shifter by $20?? at the start of the shifter thread they were $43, now they are $62 from pelican for a Z3 1.9 or Z4 2.5...those were the only ones i checked.

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        #5
        stock manifolds?? http://oldmary.lqhome.com/%7Ejordans...album=59&pos=8

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          #6
          jordan also cleans the underside of his m3 like he's a speedfreak thats been up for the past 3 days and has nothing better to do:loco:

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            #7
            Originally posted by ptownTSI View Post
            That was before he did his stroker and got headers. That picture is of a stock M20B25.

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              #8
              I'm running a bronze bushing and a bolt like jordo. Shifter is nice and tight

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                #9
                Any idea what size/length of bolt he used there?
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                  #10
                  Originally posted by ptownTSI View Post
                  on another thought...did they really raise the cost of a shifter by $20?? at the start of the shifter thread they were $43, now they are $62 from pelican for a Z3 1.9 or Z4 2.5...those were the only ones i checked.

                  It has become the mod that everybody does and is one of easiest with great benefits.

                  Basically the Demand has gone up through the word of the community. That is only a guess though.

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                    #11
                    I just use the stock bitch clip.

                    With a custom brash bushing I machined.

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                      #12
                      Originally posted by DaveCN View Post
                      Any idea what size/length of bolt he used there?
                      Distance between the mounting flanges is ~25mm so about m10*40 or m10*45 bolt should do... make sure that bolt has threadless area.

                      Longer bolt is easy to trim to correct lenght.
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                      BMW 325i Cabriolet 2.5 m50 -88
                      BMW 316i touring 1.6 m40 -90
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                        #13
                        I used a bolt and shims,

                        the bolt goes into the hole on the trans, then trough a shim, then the shifter carrier, then another shim, then trough the trans again, and a nut on the end,
                        if you have the perfect sized shims that are large enough too stop the movement of the carrier it will not budge at all, I tightened it with the nut and bolt,
                        the bolt width has nothing do to with anything I did, it just has to it trough the holes on the transmission
                        Gunni
                        @ Prodrive / Aston Martin Racing

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                          #14
                          Doesn't the M3 already use a bolt with a keyed head instead of the bitch clip: http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...81&hg=25&fg=05

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                            #15
                            I destroyed a nose picker (radiator hose tool) like the one turbo_negro69 uses, honestly now that I've done it I can probably tackle the bitch clip much faster, but it seems a much better idea to use the bolt with some thread locker and good shims or bushing. Taking a mental note. Good idea.

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