Author Topic: Mechanic did my SS mod - shifter now sits too far forward (Read 3336 times)

achtungE30 · « **on:** June 13, 2007, 10:44:01 AM »

Posted this in the DIY thread as well...

Well I finally did this mod....had to take my car the local german car mechanic because I couldnt figure out my stumbling issue - so I had him install it while he had the car on the lift... When I got the car back, the shifter now sits 1-2" forward in neutral than beforeshifting 1st,3rd,5th is now pushing up against the center console, 2nd and 4th now sits where neutral used to be. He claims that the shifter arm underneath is too short. He's also asking me to ask you guys how long is the shifter arm from lever to trans so he can adjust a "fix" to it. I'm not quite sure thats necessary as all you have done it without issue.

I questioned him to a point without insulting him but what did he do wrong so I can correct it later myself? I used the Z3 1.9 shifter from BMA. Other than the way it sits...it shifts wonderfully...notchy and weighted, similar to the way my 350z is but tighter.

e9nine · « **Reply #1 on:** June 13, 2007, 12:21:40 PM »

Get the car up on the lift, rotate it 180 degrees from where it is now.

I have the same exact combo as you and never had to do any further mods after the procedure.

The reason I love this is because I tend to try and go with the K.I.S.S principle as much as possible. I have enough issues to worry about.

kowalski · « **Reply #2 on:** June 13, 2007, 12:48:06 PM »

Quote from: e9nine;27667

Get the car up on the lift, rotate it 180 degrees from where it is now.

+1 i'm surprised the mech didn't think of that...

dude8383 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 13, 2007, 12:58:44 PM »

Haha, well I didn't think the mechanic would miss something like that.

Hence the reason why I didn't mention it in my reply to your PM!

Take a look at the direction

kowalski · « **Reply #4 on:** June 13, 2007, 02:01:28 PM »

Quote from: e9nine;27667

Get the car up on the lift, rotate it 180 degrees from where it is now.

+1 i'm surprised the mech didn't think of that...

achtungE30 · « **Reply #5 on:** June 13, 2007, 03:52:31 PM »

Quote from: kowalski;27675

+1 i'm surprised the mech didn't think of that...

Thanks guys, I'll give this a shot later on.

doucy2 · « **Reply #6 on:** June 14, 2007, 08:33:33 AM »

Hmmm I wondering what other small things he missed on the car...
How do you like the 1.9?

achtungE30 · « **Reply #7 on:** June 14, 2007, 10:30:31 AM »

Actually im going to confirm if it really is a 1.9 or Z4 3.0 shifter - its VERY notchy and has a great weighted feel to it.

If I reverse it without issue tonight, its a 1.9, if I reverse it but am not able to clear the shifter opening or the driveshaft, its a 3.0 and his install was right (which i doubt)