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

[spiDmang]

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

[rickycricketts]

z4 shifter.

[kid325e]

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!

[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

[ballarde30]

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

[spiDmang]

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:

[RacingTowardsRed]

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

[Matt-B]

z3 1.9 for moderate upgrade, or z4 3.0

[Matt-B]

bavauto.com

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[e30BMart]

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...