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C.Saenz

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« Reply #45 on: October 24, 2008, 05:11:59 PM »
I say go for the z3-m. That way you can say you have an M-Powered tranny. I have a z3 3.0 and I love it. It is a bit notchy but I love the feel. Just my .02
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« Reply #46 on: November 03, 2008, 03:23:07 AM »
I just installed a Z4 2.5L shifter. In a side by side comparison with the stock 318is shifter, the Z4 shifter doesn't look that much shorter. The top portion is probably less than an inch shorter, while the lower portion was slightly shorter. After installation, the Z4 shifter, again, looked slight shorter but the throws were definitely shorter but slightly more notchy than the original.

I was hoping for a much shorter length as depicted in the pictures. Anyone share the same thoughts?
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« Reply #47 on: November 07, 2008, 04:35:17 PM »
Has any one used the ssk available from BMA? What were your opinions? Also is the kit comparable to the z3 1.9 or other?
thanks in advance,
eric
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« Reply #48 on: November 08, 2008, 01:03:41 AM »
Quote from: eric16v;60166
Has any one used the ssk available from BMA? What were your opinions? Also is the kit comparable to the z3 1.9 or other?
thanks in advance,
eric


I installed my SSK and am happy except for the feel of the actual shift rod. I can twist it about 30 degrees in both directions (longitudinal axis) and it feels like I'm shifting with a hand full of wet spagetti.

I don't know if the rest of them are like that, or I just happened to get a shift rod with uncured dampening material:confused:

I've emailed BMA inquiring as whether they've seen or heard of any problems like this. Anyone else had this experience?
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« Reply #49 on: November 28, 2008, 02:01:58 PM »
Quote from: keflaman;60195
it feels like I'm shifting with a hand full of wet spagetti.


haha.
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« Reply #50 on: January 11, 2009, 11:36:21 AM »
Quote from: kowalski;234
1x 25111434148 $37.45 z3 1.9 shifter

3. 1x 25111221849 $5.92 BEARING BOLT
4. 1x 25111220707 $13.73 BEARING, SHIFTING ARM
5. 1x 07129946400 $0.26 SELF-LOCKING HEX NUT
7*. 1x 25111469397 $7.60 each BEARING, SHIFT LEVER (*PN from Circle BMW. I don't know why it's different than that in realoem.com)
8. 1x 25111220912 $9.14 RUBBER BOOT
12 2x 25111220439 $1.02 each WASHER, PLASTIC 10X16X0,9/GELB 2 06/1986 09/1989
13 1x 25111220379 $0.70 CIRCLIP ZNS3
14 1x 25117503525 $15.07 GEARSHIFT ROD JOINT
15. 2x 25111221243 $1.24 each O-RING 10X2,2
16. 1x 25111220439 $0.51 SPACER RING
18. 1x 23411466134 $0.60 DOWEL PIN 1
19. 1x 25111203682 $1.50 TENSION BUSH
20. 1x 25111434194 $0.50 WASHER, PLASTIC
23. 1x 25111220837 $0.37 CABLE CLAMP 2 06/1986 09/1989


Does any of this change for the z4 3.0 short shifter, aside from the first thing listed?
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« Reply #51 on: October 14, 2009, 02:12:53 PM »
Anyone know the part number for the M shifter?
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« Reply #52 on: November 25, 2009, 12:25:27 PM »
I just ordered the kit from BMA yesterday.  I didn't specify which shifter, so it came with the default Z3 1.9L one.  I mostly want to get rid of the slop in the 20 year old shifter that is in there now, and a little shortening doesn't hurt.  Has anyone taken a picture of the 318iS lever next to the others?
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« Reply #53 on: November 27, 2009, 09:54:02 AM »
On my e36, almost 15min! that is 5mm longer then scratched the shaft!
 Sorry, my inglish is gogle translater:D

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« Reply #54 on: December 21, 2009, 01:53:40 PM »
I got my kit installed in about 30 minutes.  This was very straightforward.

Initially, I didn't like it since it was super notchy & required a lot more force to engage.  However, the car feels so much more lively now...the shifter provides a bit more feedback, and overall instills confidence in the mechanical condition of the car lol.
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« Reply #55 on: December 21, 2009, 02:46:20 PM »
Just ordered my 2.5 Z4 today so that should be here in a few days cant wait :D
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« Reply #56 on: December 23, 2009, 06:47:17 PM »
i have a short shifter in my car, it and i qoute " does not feel like my hand is full of wet spaghetti"
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« Reply #57 on: December 24, 2009, 01:34:39 AM »
Well my shifter is here just no time to fit it now:mad:
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« Reply #58 on: December 25, 2009, 03:43:07 AM »
Took delivery yesterday of this little baby :D



When I fit it I will get pics up of the 2 side by side
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« Reply #59 on: March 31, 2010, 09:38:30 PM »
ancient bump.

just wondering is it required to remove the driveshaft to install the SSK, or is it only needed when you are replacing all of the bushings?
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