Shift levers thread

[Jean]

Hello,

Does anybody have a link to a shift levers page/thread with pictures of different shift levers for reference with PN and dimensions ?

I am trying to figure out what exact lever to order for my car.

Tia!

[schmidty]

a quick search will give you this very informative thread

http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=41971&highlight=ssk

edit : and by personal opinion go with the 3.0l z4 shifter. I have the 2.5l Z4 and wouldn't mind a little bit shorter throws... although even the 2.5 is an amazing improvement over stock


edit2 : and don't even look into after market ssk. You can get a z4 shifter for <$50 and its all you need. :D

[Jean]

Thank you, this is exactly what I was looking for - http://www.mz3.net/articles/143.html


Problem is my car is old, it's got an old shift console so installing something like a z3 or z4 shifter isn't a direct bolt on from what I am reading..

[mode]

it will install the same, if you want to ghetto out and bend the selector rod.

[Jean]

I just want it to work lol

[schmidty]

it will work...whether you have to bend the selector rod I'm not sure, but it will work one way or another :D

[BeirBrennerE30]

Get UUC ssk... you wont be dissapointed

[schmidty]

Get UUC ssk... you wont be dissapointed

except for the dent in his wallet

[sticksdaman]

yea i got the 2.5 kit and its great

the 3.0 is bette rif you want shorter throws but i find the 2.5 is more than adequate for my needs

[Jean]

UUC ssk won't work with metal console though.

[Jscotty]

Does anyone make a retro-fit column shifter?

Just kidding..

[Jean]

Lol, not having any luck. Even the damn stock shifter is on back order...oh well, this will give me more time to read on what will actually fit my damn car.

[Cooper]

my 85e chassis that I just converted to an 87i had the metal pan shifter thing but the e gear box still had the ears on it for the newer style.. Take a look if you havent already, might be an easy conversion. Also, some of the pictures I have seen show a bolt on piece of steel strap for the back of the box to mount the newer style.

[BeirBrennerE30]

UUC ssk won't work with metal console though.

it will if you buy the correct shifter for yoru car... or you can convert to the later style..

[maniacmatt]

When I converted my E to an I driveline I put in a B&M short shifter and I have to say I absolutely love it!

The throws are incredibly short and because it comes with a little cup that raises the pivot point up, it is not even the least bit notchy.

My only complaint and it is a small one is that the shifter sits further forward in neutral. However after a month of driving it i am used to it and it doesn't bother me at all.