short shifters

[PBOY23 0]

was thinking of buying a short shifter for the 36 now i have herd of the z3 option ? or what about somthing like this http://www.trademe.co.nz/Trade-Me-Motors/C...n-159654101.htm or is it not really werth it? would be good to know before, also looking for a e36 coupe door rubber surround price please? mine has torn passenger side lets water in when i wash it and fan surround in engine bay mine had snaped at the mounts and the fan kept eating it to suit a 1992 320i

prices please!

cheers

[Greg111 13]

Short shifters are neat to have, mines an AC one, works really well,

$100 for the TM one is around the norm price for a no name version i would think.

[PBOY23 0]

yeh have noticed also driven performance has them for 90 bucks on there very tempted does it make driving more enjoyable ? any downsides?

[Braeden320 0]

Had a trade me one on my last car and was very pleased with it, Definatly made a difference

[savvi 0]

yeh have noticed also driven performance has them for 90 bucks on there very tempted does it make driving more enjoyable ? any downsides?

if your synchros are not that flash it wont like the quick shifting for to long, my 2nd to 3rd gear needs some babying

[PBOY23 0]

yeh my changing down from 3rd to 2nd isnt very good but works fine , another question relating to that , when should a service on a gear box be done every how many kms?

also take it they are fairly easy to install ? im a wee bit handy on the tools

Edited June 15, 2008 by Pboy

[Mike 1]

I just went the Z3 1.9 route, bout $100 from the dealer. Plenty of different options for throw length and lever height if you use a factory lever. There's a picture about with 5 levers all lined up to compare the lengths below the fulcrum. Can't remember where I saw the thing though.

Edit: easy enough on E30 to install, takes 30min or so, not sure on E36 If your syncs are getting a bit tired going too short isn't the best idea as shifting effort is increased.

Edited June 15, 2008 by Mike

[Greg111 13]

Really good when you're in a hurry, easy to install, doesn't take long at all, as long as you have circlip pliers.

[PBOY23 0]

true dont want to damage the box. if syncs are getting tired can they be fixed or is it a replace job? thanks heaps mike

[Greg111 13]

That would be a gearbox out jobby and replaced.

Edited June 15, 2008 by Greg111

[CamB 48]

If you don't know when the oil was replaced, you should get it replaced.

[PBOY23 0]

yeh will do i wil still get the short shift get a service done on the trans as it doesnt crunch evry time i change down from third to second we will see what happens . thanks heaps