E30 Zone

Everything Needed for Conversion - All new genuine BMW parts from Main Dealer;

Consisting of

Z3 Gearshift lever (1.9)
Shift lever cup
Shim x2
Clip x2

Total price £24.49 including VAT and postage

If interested contact me at work on 01242 257999
by email paulking@cotswoldgroup.com

zimmerbimmer1 wrote:
Can do but they are £40 inc vat. and I'm not sure what the difference would be

IMHO the 2.8 is a bit too short - I ran it for 6months and it's really great for 5th,4th and 3rd gear chages but 1st and 2nd are too stiff and clunky. Obviously this was only tested on my gearbox so YMMV.

2.8 is a bit short, thats a major understatement. It's silly and will kill the gearbox eventually imo

way to harsh 1.9 if you have to do it

zimmerbimmer1 wrote:Everything Needed for Conversion - All new genuine BMW parts from Main Dealer;

Consisting of

Z3 Gearshift lever (1.9)
Shift lever cup
Shim x2
Clip x2

Total price £24.49 including VAT and postage

If interested contact me at work on 01242 257999
by email paulking@cotswoldgroup.com

how long before items delivered and how is payment made??

mikeyboy wrote:

zimmerbimmer1 wrote:Everything Needed for Conversion - All new genuine BMW parts from Main Dealer;

Consisting of

Z3 Gearshift lever (1.9)
Shift lever cup
Shim x2
Clip x2

Total price £24.49 including VAT and postage

If interested contact me at work on 01242 257999
by email paulking@cotswoldgroup.com

how long before items delivered and how is payment made??

Short shift kit is in stock so would be sent 1st class post same day ordered

For payment terms click on this link
http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... ic&t=73123

Do these shifters need a bend putting into them as per the guide in the articles section?

aceraf wrote:Do these shifters need a bend putting into them as per the guide in the articles section?

The one's I have seen fitted did not need a bend in them

No modification is needed when fitting the 1.9 kit - straight bolt on + play parts done these conversions for Zoners quite a few times now and can be done in about 1/2 hr - 45 mins but as mentioned - the 2.8 kit requires you to 'kink' the rod abit.

Neil.

What is the difference in the 1.9 and 2.8 and witch one do you use on witch e30 model Thanks

CHRISP wrote:What is the difference in the 1.9 and 2.8 and witch one do you use on witch e30 model Thanks

Read above depends how short you want the shift

is this hard to fit! ie, can it be done from inside the car??? i need to change the tiny yellow clips on my gearlinkage or would these parts override this?

mikeyboy wrote:is this hard to fit! ie, can it be done from inside the car??? i need to change the tiny yellow clips on my gearlinkage or would these parts override this?

You would need to get under the car to unclip the linkage after that it is very easy the yellow clips are no longer needed at base of lever but I strongly recommend you change them at the gearbox end.

alright i want my 1.9 shifter again!

i will email you zimmerbimmer1 and pay, that way i can put it on the m30 before i put the big 6 in.
i need a m20 pivot bar to go with it though.

This short shift conversion is a must do ..... it transforms the change. Of course you can do really fast changes with it if that's what you're into ..... but you can still do a nice normal change that will not damage anything ..... its just that you don't have to move the lever so far.

I did the change in about 30 minutes ..... One thing to note is that the plastic cup that houses the large ball on the gearlever (that you see from above sitting inside the gearbox housing) is not threaded, as I thought from the advice on this forum ....... it only needs to turn anticlockwise about a quarter of a turn and then the whole gearlever with the bush still on it will pull upwards and out of the housing (after having already disconnected the clips and rod underneath as advised).

CHEERS
MARK

i am confused do i need to get under the car to fit this shortshift or not ?

y8sey wrote:i am confused do i need to get under the car to fit this shortshift or not ?

yes you do mate.

No you dont

this might sound silly but how do you know if the car hasnt got it already the reason i ask cause it has had everyother upgrade

michealewk wrote:this might sound silly but how do you know if the car hasnt got it already the reason i ask cause it has had everyother upgrade

this might also sound silly but what exactly is a quickshift conversion? is it as it sounds just a shorter length gearstick or is it a mechanical adjustment to the gearbox gubbins?

fuzzy wrote:

michealewk wrote:this might sound silly but how do you know if the car hasnt got it already the reason i ask cause it has had everyother upgrade

this might also sound silly but what exactly is a quickshift conversion? is it as it sounds just a shorter length gearstick or is it a mechanical adjustment to the gearbox gubbins?

It is as it sounds a shorter length gearstick creating a short throw between gears i.e the gearlever say moves 2 inch's between gearchanges compared to say 3-4 inch's

Not just a shorter length stick, but the pivot point of the lever is also moved upwards. There are pictures showing the difference lurking somewhere

Look here http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... echnz3.htm

zimmerbimmer1 wrote:

fuzzy wrote:

michealewk wrote:this might sound silly but how do you know if the car hasnt got it already the reason i ask cause it has had everyother upgrade

this might also sound silly but what exactly is a quickshift conversion? is it as it sounds just a shorter length gearstick or is it a mechanical adjustment to the gearbox gubbins?

It is as it sounds a shorter length gearstick creating a short throw between gears i.e the gearlever say moves 2 inch's between gearchanges compared to say 3-4 inch's

thanks lad for the info some dicks just try to take the cunt outta yeh.when you say 2 inchs she already has it then i thought that was norm lol

Hi Zimmer, do you ship to Irleand?

Cheers

Fergal

ric325i wrote:yay i have just placed an order for mine!

a simple 3 min conversation and im already excited!

cant wait.......i just need the m30 to be running but at least i can change gear press the right pedal and make car noises!!!!

Item sent

oh the short shifter is on! very easy to fit

but my pivot bar was not on the car

just need the car running as the gear shift feels great!

i still made engine noises to get the desired effect

Paul just tried calling you to order the kit but assume you close at 5?
Ill give you a ring tomorrow sometime to get it ordered.
Thanks

You don't take Visa Electron

Will you be at teh Pod with any?

maxfield wrote:

You don't take Visa Electron

Will you be at teh Pod with any?

I will be at the Pod on the Car Club Stand
and may be going up the strip as well.
In the car shown in my sig (without graphics)

Sig isn't showing. I have a fair idea of which car is yours. Black E35 535i??

Yep Black E34 535i Sport with missing paint

I've heard the E36 M3 evo gearstick is a good one to use for this conversion. Anyone tried it?

EDIT 13/01/08 Fitted an E36 M3 non Evo gear lever to an E30 M3 which had a Z3 gear lever already fitted and it made the world of difference. Neutral in the right place and not too short a throw, just right

I think if you get a Z3 one its the 1.9 that you need. I understand the 2.8 one is way too short, but you would have to do a search to confirm.

does the Z3 1.9 kit alter the position of the lever in neutral........more importantly does it move the lever abnormally to one side or forward or back or is it in the same position just shorter throws?

reggid wrote:does the Z3 1.9 kit alter the position of the lever in neutral........more importantly does it move the lever abnormally to one side or forward or back or is it in the same position just shorter throws?

Could someone who has done the conversion please help as
I am not sure tbh

Same position, just shorter throws.