Shorter throw on shift.

[1996 318ti NY]

Has anyone tried this? looks like it might actually be worth investing in.



http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-S...Q5fAccessories

[Junk]

No, but that's an elegant way to do it. I wonder if the roller bearings are necessary (I would only worry about dirt after awhile) Easy to try and easy to undo if you don't like it. Honest price too considering the machining and bearings.

[1996 318ti NY]

I was thinking its pretty smart but i am curious if it will work correctly before i buy it.


Anyone else with smeother info or how the feel about this?

[BimmerBum]

Adding yet another link to the BMW shift linkage does not seem ideal, especially given the countless other options out there. I also see clearance issues on some models when lowering the selector rod.

The roller bearings are interesting however.

[1996 318ti NY]

I mean in theory it should reduce the throw and another link shouldnt be that much of a complication, i think i might be the test mule for this one because i dont want to pay 200-300 for a short shifter when i can get a z3 shifter and this link it would be nice.

[BimmerBum]

Originally Posted by 1996 318ti NY

I mean in theory it should reduce the throw and another link shouldnt be that much of a complication, i think i might be the test mule for this one because i dont want to pay 200-300 for a short shifter when i can get a z3 shifter and this link it would be nice.

Why do you need this and a Z3 lever? Just get a Z3 lever and be done with it.

I bet you will have clearance issues with both.

Anyone replacing anything on the shift linkage should replace the bushing at the transmission and the bushing at the pivot point to resport shifter feel.

[1996 318ti NY]

Because i want the shift knob to sit lower and the throw to be shorter not one or the other.

Also i replaced all bushing >2 months ago Recent swap was done s50/zf evrything is new except the internals of the motor and trans.

[BimmerBum]

Originally Posted by 1996 318ti NY

Because i want the shift knob to sit lower and the throw to be shorter not one or the other.

The Z lever does both... to be clear however, shorter height does in fact equal shorter throw.

Please post how the install goes.

[1996 318ti NY]

Will do the stock E36 m3 lever is just a bit too tall thats my only beef with it. and it seems the Z3m is about the same size. not sure if theres a shorter one then.

[stefan323ti]

If you want a shift know which sits lower you can use the shift lever from the Z4 2.5i

Here you can see the dimensions of the shift levers which fit in the e36:


But as far as I know only the Z3 1.9i and Z4 2.5i lever have no trouble with the distance to the cardan shaft. The others could have contact to the cardan shaft.

[Junk]

Hmm.. does look like it will be long, as long as it fits, and the throw isn't too short (how come all the 'moneyshift' occurs on the 6's? I thought M44 was interference too?)

Just remembered our 318ti driveshaft has that big bell bolted to it too, larger than the guibo, takes up more space. You might want to crawl underneath to make sure there is enough room..

[dave45056]

Here is a nice article on the subjecthttp://www.understeer.com/shiftlever.shtml

[Marv17]

dang, i should've invested in a Z4 lever instead haha...