Short shift

[m325i 709]

Wicked mod.

I thought it would be good, but its great.

I got the schnitzer replica linkage, with the standard shift lever. Changes are like 'one click up' for 1st, 'one click down' for 2nd. Tight and a bit notchy (i like that).

Fully recomended. :thumb:

[Guest Spargo]

What kit is this? Where is the reduction in throw located? Price? Pics?

[petone 0]

how much you pay for that? Any idea on how it compares to the lengths of the other ones available? ie z3, z4 etc?

[Gus 5]

AFAIK, should be the same as my z3 m coupe one. $140 from stealer.

Nick, where did you get it? Bavarian?

[m325i 709]

Got it at Barvarian.

My bushes were all shot so it wasnt much for the upgrade.

The linkage thing is like $60 i think.

What kit is this? Where is the reduction in throw located? Price? Pics?

From what i understand its just a little piece that goes between the lever and the bit that the lever usually attatches to. Its a copy of the schnitzer one i was told. Just a piece of aluminium.

The lever is the same length, which is sweet because IMO higher up is better.

Any idea on how it compares to the lengths of the other ones available? ie z3, z4 etc?

i asked about that, but didnt really understand the answer. Its close to perfect. i.e.i dont see how you could make it better. You wouldnt want it 'shorter', (its like one click into gear).

[Gus 5]

its hard to describe, basically just a chunk of aluminium machined to fit into the e30 shift lever bottom and selector rod...just lengthens the length below the fulcrum. nice and simple, and works good.

copy of the one gerry had on his old e36 318is.

[m325i 709]

fulcrum

mmm science.

Yeah thats what it is.

[nz320i 0]

would it be hard to make one?? pics??

[m325i 709]

would it be hard to make one?? pics??

Probably. For $60 just buy one.

No pics as it is installed.

[MattA 162]

It's what I've had in mine for ages works really well, you could make one but why bother for $60. Cheers Matt

[ED1RTY 2]

Who installed it? would it work with any m20 compatible box?

[petone 0]

works with any E30

[drifty325i 0]

had one in mine for about 2yrs love it! makes sprited driving alot more fun

[ED1RTY 2]

So how simple are they to install? I did a search but with no luck, someone should post a thread on how to install, with pics! :jap:

[Guest Spargo]

Got it at Barvarian.

My bushes were all shot so it wasnt much for the upgrade.

I hear that, mine too. Do the kits online come with all the bushing required?

[m325i 709]

i dunno. i doubt it. i assume that they got a 'mate' to machine up some copies of the schnitzer one. Its just the standard bushings as far as i'm aware. (you could 'play' witht the stick as if it was in neutral, when in gear.) Why stress with the hassel of doing it yourself? Satisfaction buzz, sure. I prefer to use experts, that's what they are for.

[Guest Andrew]

Got it at Barvarian.

My bushes were all shot so it wasnt much for the upgrade.

I hear that, mine too. Do the kits online come with all the bushing required?

I think he means Bavarian motors on the shore - they have made a few.

I personally hate them - but thats just me. I like a long shifter through (on the race car at least - would probably rock one on my daily driver)

[Guest Spargo]

I meant MY bushings are shot too.

[low320i 0]

hay is there newhere to get a short shift kit down palmy ways? by the sounds of what you guys have said my bushs need replacing to i throught it was the syncros that were worn.

[David 0]

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I think he means Bavarian motors on the shore - they have made a few.

I personally hate them - but thats just me. I like a long shifter through (on the race car at least - would probably rock one on my daily driver)

I am the other way around. I like it in my track car,

but would not want one in my road car.

[325GRANT 0]

would it be hard to make one??

no ,,, pretty easy

but not as easy as just spending $60 i guess

[nz320i 0]

have you got a link to the page of this item on bav auto?? i cant find what you guys are on about.. thanks

[m325i 709]

have you got a link to the page of this item on bav auto?? i cant find what you guys are on about.. thanks

They are real life, dont even know if they have a page. I really hate to help you out, but BOOM!

[bumpstop325 0]

i had one in my black car. took me about 20min to install.

i loved it. but other people who drove where like...........how the hell do you change gear? or i hate driving your car. i other words, good beerach, i will make sure you dont.

got to get rid of the auto. quick, someone hand me a m30 5spd.

[bmwsparkle 3]

i had one in my black car. took me about 20min to install.

i loved it. but other people who drove where like...........how the hell do you change gear? or i hate driving your car. i other words, good beerach, i will make sure you dont.

got to get rid of the auto. quick, someone hand me a m30 5spd.

Your biggest worry isnt going to be finding a M30 5spd box, it will be the motronic flywheel.