E30 Zone

Posted: **Fri Aug 07, 2015 9:02 pm**

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

Posted: **Fri Aug 07, 2015 10:22 pm**

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

Posted: **Fri Aug 07, 2015 10:38 pm**

jimbom30cab wrote: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..

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2015 9:06 am**

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

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:31 am**

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

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2015 12:08 pm**

gareth wrote: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.

Posted: **Sat Aug 08, 2015 3:26 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun Aug 09, 2015 1:04 am**

Thanks as always guys!

Now to get some prices lol

Posted: **Tue Aug 18, 2015 9:48 pm**

I've got the Z3 shifter on mine too

Posted: **Wed Aug 19, 2015 12:03 am**

ImysE30 wrote:I've got the Z3 shifter on mine too

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

Posted: **Thu Aug 20, 2015 8:32 pm**

Cypriotgeeza wrote:
ImysE30 wrote: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

Posted: **Fri Aug 21, 2015 1:35 pm**

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?

Posted: **Fri Aug 21, 2015 6:15 pm**

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

Posted: **Sun Aug 23, 2015 6:23 pm**

Plus one on z 3 1.9 short shift.

Posted: **Mon Aug 24, 2015 8:53 pm**

+ 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

Posted: **Tue Aug 25, 2015 7:51 pm**

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

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