crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Guys, I'm fed up with my shifter as it's got way too much play and it's not OEM, hence I can't fit a proper M gear knob. Looking for options at this stage and seeing if anyone has recommendations. Seems like the Z3 shifter is the cheapest / most effective option at this stage but would really like to know what you guys have tried and tested. The best option available according to many is the Turners motorsport UUC Evo3 shifter but f**k me if I'm going to spend $500 odd for a shifter! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 I've heard the same - z3 short shift is the way to go from what i've read. Let me know how you go, if you're going to get one overseas or whatever I might be keen to split shipping etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Readily available locally. Are the tits on a 260. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Where abouts can you get them Mark? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) The dealers have them, from memory I paid about 150 ish-Make sure you stipulate the bushes etc as well when ordering. Otherwise you'll end up with a sharp as shifter you cant use lol. EDIT Ask Glenn-he had some oem's that were a bit cheaper Edited May 13, 2010 by 1rotty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 Readily available locally. Are the tits on a 260. So the shifter out of which Z3? Apparently there are differences.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 I got one from Glenn - good price too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 (edited) I could be wrong but I wasnt aware of any differences.Z3/Z4 yes. The gurus will know Edited May 13, 2010 by 1rotty Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Creaver 55 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 This thread was just posted within the last 15min...might hold answers http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt...d.php?t=1456986 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 13, 2010 This thread was just posted within the last 15min...might hold answers http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showt...d.php?t=1456986 Hmm E60 sounds promising ! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 I could be wrong but I wasnt aware of any differences.Z3/Z4 yes. The gurus will know There is differences between the 1.9 and the larger versions.As far as my research has taken me I have discovered that the E36 M3 or the Z3 1.9 shifter is going to be the best bet. I can get them for around $115-$120 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 Quoted up an E60 shifter from BMW, costs around 260 to get from Germany. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Simon* Report post Posted May 14, 2010 sh*t now you've got me thinking about it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 sh*t now you've got me thinking about it Sorry to suck you back into the money pit Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SIR E30 68 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 My prices (OEM stuff from BMW) E36 M3 - $144 E60 545 - $206 Z3 1.9 - $110 E60 and E36 both have to come from Germany, but they have the Z3 in stock Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crazyarab 6 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 My prices (OEM stuff from BMW) E36 M3 - $144 E60 545 - $206 Z3 1.9 - $110 E60 and E36 both have to come from Germany, but they have the Z3 in stock Can you get E60 550? If it's for the same price as 545.. I'm keen Heaps of people are recommending it for E34/E39 so seems to a good idea. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
e30ftw 410 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 (edited) Isn't the MZ3 one the shortest? Not sure about if it would fit due to the longer under side , might hit the driveshaft ? Edited May 14, 2010 by e30ftw Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1rotty 40 Report post Posted May 14, 2010 haha just found my invoice-is a 1.9 & I have seen that pic John posted. Oh no memorys going. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
