SSK...

[LikeCDoos]

Hey i've read the FAQ, i'm looking to get a z4 or z3 shift lever, but i would rather not have to bend the selector rod. I think i'd like to get the Z3 3.0 lever if it fits without modification, but if that doesn't work i'll end up getting the z4 2.5.

Also is it true that the 318is doesn't have a harmonic balancer in the way?

[KenC]

Re: SSK...

Also is it true that the 318is doesn't have a harmonic balancer in the way?

Yes.

[LikeCDoos]

Re: SSK...

Also is it true that the 318is doesn't have a harmonic balancer in the way?

Yes.

sweet, so my buddy with a 318is can choose from any lever and it will fit without modification? I'd like to find out which levers fit 325's without modification as well.

[BS87]

I think the Z3 1.9 Does not need modification, though i am not sure.

[SlammedE30]

Bending the selector rod isn't that hard. I had to do it with my UUC kit.
-Ted

[Jand3rson]

I think the Z3 1.9 Does not need modification, though i am not sure.

No modification needed with the Z3 1.9.

Can someone clarify which levers require bending of the selector rod and which don't for the 325i / e?

[LikeCDoos]

Can someone clarify which levers require bending of the selector rod and which don't for the 325i / e?

yes please do, if i can install the Z3 3.0 lever i'll probably end up doing that

[Spaz]

Can someone clarify which levers require bending of the selector rod and which don't for the 325i / e?

yes please do, if i can install the Z3 3.0 lever i'll probably end up doing that

or you can remove ur balancer.

[chesster6969]

or you can remove ur balancer.

Please let us know how to do this. Ill be doing a auto to manual swap and if its possible I would remove the balancer. But how and with what would be great to know before hand.

Any downsides to removing the balancer?

[SykoBMW]

I have a 92' 318ic, would I need to bend anything for the Z4 3.0 to work?

[Bryson]

chesster and syko: no ;)

[BS87]

Any downsides to removing the balancer?

Some people say they notice a slight noise difference, but i haven't done it so i can't testify.

[Spaz]

once you remove the flex disc and have the drive shaft hanging out and down a bit, thread an old nut on the the threads and pound out the studs. remove the balancer, and pound back in the studs, and done.

[318driver]

I just picked up all my stuff from BMW today for my Z4 2.5i ssk. Ill be putting it in this week and ill tell you how it goes. From what im told the 2.5 wont cause any problems

[LikeCDoos]

I just picked up all my stuff from BMW today for my Z4 2.5i ssk. Ill be putting it in this week and ill tell you how it goes. From what im told the 2.5 wont cause any problems

thats what i've been told, i will be installing two z4 2.5 levers in a few weeks. Please PM me or post after you've intalled yours and give me a basic write up or hints/tips.