E30 Zone

gear changing in the tourer leaves a lot to be desired, it is really sloppy/loose, feels like its in neutral when in gear.

Anyone know the best route? is it the linkage or is it something that a short shit kit would cure?

Thanks in advance

Mine's the same, moves about an inch left and right while in gear!

From what I've gathered on here a full short shift kit would sort it out, I plan on doing this sometime soon

at the "short shit" typo!

well i thought the ebay ones were

There's two delrin type bushes in the linkage that wear out over time. Replacing them restores the shift to it's former glory

See previous threads about Z3 shifter - loads of zoners seem to like it. I bought a short shifter off Ebay for Ԛ£24.95 plus Ԛ£5 p&p. Unlike the Z3 shifter, it needed no bending to miss the prop - just fit straight on. Result = brilliant, positive change, no slop. New shifter comes with new bushes, the only other thing you may need is a new nylon 'basket' which the ball on the gear lever fits in to. (Ԛ£4-ish from dealer) - if this is sloppy, it will make a big difference. E30 standard gearchange seems a bit sloppy even when in good nick, so go for a short shift!