Author Topic: Short Shift Kit. (Read 10690 times)

D. Clay · « **Reply #30 on:** January 26, 2007, 05:02:43 PM »

At least you feel passionately about it. Good thing they're so cheap, huh? I've had several including a leather M type that finally wore out and a rubber one that didn't feel good. Other than being OEM on E30's I like the way this one feels. I think I will put a 5 speed pattern medallion in it though.

Alpine003 · « **Reply #31 on:** January 27, 2007, 08:59:02 AM »

Quote from: D. Clay;18258

Other than being OEM on E30's I like the way this one feels. I think I will put a 5 speed pattern medallion in it though.

That is what I have. Not really a shift knob snob so don't really care at the moment. Maybe later when my car is all done up this will be something I'll consider changing.

bwawuz02 · « **Reply #32 on:** March 07, 2010, 02:46:07 AM »

Quote from: D. Clay;17450

-------------Ratio---------Part #
E30 OEM----7.23:1-----25 11 1 221 178
Z3 1.9------5.13:1-----25 11 1 222 873
E46 2.8-----4.74:1-----25 11 1 434 113
Z4 3.0------3.28:1-----25 11 7 516 160

Finally picked the third one. Pretty fast, curved to the left and back like the OEM E30 and Z3 1.9. Also same height.

I installed the z3 2.8 lever in my m42 e30 today... very pleased with it! only wish BMA offered the E46 pre-bent 2.8 lever you have pictured here as the z3 is a strait lever and puts the knob in an unfamiliar place... otherwise sheer bliss of an ssk for 85 bucks from BMA

ecalder · « **Reply #33 on:** March 07, 2010, 07:56:08 PM »

OK I've been reading the forums and there's so much information and my eyes are bleeding...

OK so I can buy any of the above shift levers and install them onto my car with no modifications right? Also, I should replace parts 2, 6, 7, and 13 in the diagram while I'm in there. Correct? It all seems so simple but I'm somehow confused...

I went to bmaparts.com and can't find the kits. Did you look it up my the 318 m42?

Hey-u · « **Reply #34 on:** March 08, 2010, 12:01:15 AM »

I have UUC and love it.

Victorymike18 · « **Reply #35 on:** March 09, 2010, 06:55:54 AM »

Probably worth mentioning: A previous owner of my car replaced the "bitch clip" with a bolt, washers, and nut... It was a breeze to remove and install.

Bracky · « **Reply #36 on:** March 14, 2010, 02:06:25 PM »

Another cheap ebay item but I'm very supprised by it as I would not buy cheep knock offs but it was a present from my bro so decided to give it a go because my bushing were soggy. Had no fitment problems, its secure with no rattles, quility is great, looks good works a treat and i really am well impressed! Big thumbs up. BTW this isnt my first short shifter so i have the experience to say i would'nt buy another rip-off priced unit again and would like to hear some more feedback from anyone else that has used this shifter.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140385458940

4banger · « **Reply #37 on:** March 14, 2010, 02:19:52 PM »

that looks damn near identical to my B&M thats in the Is. but at a 1/4 of the price.