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rash_1
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:15 pm

is there any advantage in fitting a short shifter if so is it worth doing.

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Fri Jul 02, 2010 3:59 pm

Depends on model but yes and yes :)
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 4:18 pm

its a 325 sport, whats the advantage and any idea of approximate costs
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Fri Jul 02, 2010 5:31 pm

Z3 1.9 kit, bout £45 from the dealership forum here or look up the parts and order from your local BMW dealers.

Need the shifter, new plastic cup bush, a clip and new washers.
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Sat Jul 03, 2010 11:55 am

well worth it - did mine a couple of weeks ago, and it certainly makes for a better driving experience.
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Sat Jul 03, 2010 12:11 pm

a lot of people like it but it does make for a notchier rougher change.
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Sat Jul 03, 2010 1:37 pm

Reduces the 'throw' of the gearstick in both directions,well worth doing.
Do replace all the moving parts of the linkage,though,to get the full benifit.
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Sun Jul 04, 2010 12:17 am

I was sent this by some one a month or so ago, not sure how accurate it is but should help :)

25117527252 Gear Shift (1.9 Z3) £36.46
25111220600 (Plastic Ring bush) £6.08
25111220439 x2 (Plastic Washer) £0.30
25111220379 (Circlip) superseeds to 25117571899 £0.37
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