e30 shifter feels sloppy?! any good aftermarket brands??

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  • spiDmang
    No R3VLimiter
    • Nov 2010
    • 3941
    #1

    e30 shifter feels sloppy?! any good aftermarket brands??

    hey guys,

    So i recently purchased a 91 318i, and the previous owner said they installed a short shifter for the car. Ive been driving the car for a few days, and just absolutely hate the way it feels.

    I have a buddy that said he used a e36 shifter...is that possible on the m42? im trying to find some good alternatives!

    any good tips would be highly appreciated!

    Thanks
    -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
    91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
    08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
    04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


    Originally posted by IronJoe
    Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.

    Originally posted by 2mAn
    Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex
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    • rickycricketts
      E30 Modder
      • Sep 2008
      • 806
      #2
      z4 shifter.

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        • kid325e
          R3V OG
          • Sep 2007
          • 6421
          #3
          I'm going to try to not be a dick about this. This question has been answered many times, there are even very nicely done, descriptive write-ups on how to do it, and what the options are. Use the search feature here on this site, or even Google it. Welcome.

          I grew up in Lynnwood, and graduated from Meadowdale High in 2006, good to see another local!
          clutchCTRL!
          Move with a purpose.
          - 1991 325iX 4dr/5spd
          - 1976 2002 SlickTop/2.7i M20/G260
          - 2000 323i AT
          2016 Mazda CX3 Sport AWD

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            • spiDmang
              No R3VLimiter
              • Nov 2010
              • 3941
              #4
              just went onto m42club and found some really good info. thanks for the heads up!

              kid325e, for sure! its a different community (coming from a honda background) and i absolutely love it. e30s are definitely mechanical cars and seem to need attention quite a bit, but its the perfect platform...

              now i just need to ditch the m42 for something more peppy...lol
              -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
              91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
              08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
              04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


              Originally posted by IronJoe
              Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.

              Originally posted by 2mAn
              Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex

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                • ballarde30
                  Grease Monkey
                  • Feb 2010
                  • 369
                  #5
                  Originally posted by spiDmang
                  just went onto m42club and found some really good info. thanks for the heads up!

                  kid325e, for sure! its a different community (coming from a honda background) and i absolutely love it. e30s are definitely mechanical cars and seem to need attention quite a bit, but its the perfect platform...

                  now i just need to ditch the m42 for something more peppy...lol
                  Dinan Chip
                  1991 318i - Ground Control, 4.10 Limited Slip, Dinan Chip, Sport Interior - Daily Driver and Track Toy - Sold

                  2005 Subaru Legacy 2.5 GT Limited

                  2006 Subaru Outback 2.5i

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                    • spiDmang
                      No R3VLimiter
                      • Nov 2010
                      • 3941
                      #6
                      Originally posted by ballarde30
                      Dinan Chip

                      dinan chip already installed ;) havent been able to see how peppy she is yet due to a dirty ICV or vacuum leak....gotta diagnose it sometime today:hitler:
                      -Brad, AlphaTeam Motorwerks, LLC
                      91' 318iS - S54/6MT Swapped
                      08' E90 M3 6MT - Daily
                      04' Chevy Duramax CCLB - Work Truck/Hauler


                      Originally posted by IronJoe
                      Alpha Team: running through e30s, gringo icebergs, and 19 yr olds.

                      Originally posted by 2mAn
                      Brads a standup guy even though he likes buttsex

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                        • RacingTowardsRed
                          Advanced Member
                          • Oct 2008
                          • 152
                          #7
                          As far as an aftermarket shifter goes: I just installed an AKG shifter & selector rod and I think I'm in love. Super short throws, really solid feel, and great parts quality. I would highly recommend it.

                          http://www.tcmotorsports-store.net/akg-stage-ii-motorsport-quick-shifter-bmw-e30.html
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                            • Matt-B
                              The Waffler
                              • Jun 2009
                              • 3856
                              #8
                              z3 1.9 for moderate upgrade, or z4 3.0


                              Please leave feedback below, thanks

                              http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=358170

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                                • Matt-B
                                  The Waffler
                                  • Jun 2009
                                  • 3856
                                  #9
                                  bavauto.com

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                                  Please leave feedback below, thanks

                                  http://www.r3vlimited.com/board/showthread.php?t=358170

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                                    • e30BMart
                                      Mod Crazy
                                      • Feb 2011
                                      • 658
                                      #10
                                      I think the z4 2.5 is the best option for dd and it needs no mods at all to go in, just plug and play. https://www.koperformance.com/online...order_form.php

                                      The 3.0 is apparently very notchy and harder to shift, plus the 2.5 is short on top which i like, it also shortens the throws by a lot...

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