Short Shifter for M30 gearbox

[Cypriotgeeza]

Not sure If this has been covered before but I can't find anything on it:

Does the Z3 / Z4 short shifter fit on the M30 gearbox?

Thanks in advance

[jimbom30cab]

Yes the gear shifter will fit if you keep the existing linkage. Personally i preferred standard after trying this though, cheers.

[Cypriotgeeza]

Yes the gear shifter will fit if you keep the existing linkage. Personally i preferred standard after trying this though, cheers.

Did you? which one did you fit?

I remember fitting one to an E36 (can't remember which one ) and the throw was non-existent and it was notchy as hell! The customer was happy enough with it..

[gareth]

I used a 1.9 Z3 shifter with my M30 (E34 'box) and it was just right.

[Bristol_Jer]

Same here Gareth, and I renewed all the little bushes as detailed in the wiki guide, that made a nice difference too

[Cypriotgeeza]

I used a 1.9 Z3 shifter with my M30 (E34 'box) and it was just right.

Just the info I needed!

I've heard this is the best one to use.

[jimbom30cab]

Yer that 1.9 z3 shifter is the one i would use.

[Cypriotgeeza]

Thanks as always guys!

Now to get some prices lol

[ImysE30]

I've got the Z3 shifter on mine too

[Cypriotgeeza]

I've got the Z3 shifter on mine too

Which one do you have Imy? And what do you think of it?

[ImysE30]

I've got the Z3 shifter on mine too

Which one do you have Imy? And what do you think of it?

It's the 1.9 one I think. I think it works pretty well, its not too short and feels good

[Cypriotgeeza]

Is fitting it any different to fitting on a normal 325i or is there anything different that has to be done due to it being an M30?

[Bristol_Jer]

No it's the same, only thing is if you are doing it with m30 engine/box in situ then it's a fiddly job! I'd definitely recommend doing all the little bushes and plastic bits at the same time

[zaust]

Plus one on z 3 1.9 short shift.

[Cypriotgeeza]

+ 1 aswell now!

Fitted it along with my LSD and WHAT A DIFFERENCE!

1 thing is i didnt have to bend the selector rod at all! it all sat nicely without any modification anyone else had this?

Going to update my project thread if anyone is interested

[Bristol_Jer]

I didn't need to bend mine either, glad you are pleased with it