Just about to remove a tired and rusting, non-racing, short shift system. It's not OE and there are no manufacturer markings. What should I replace it with? The one at the link below looks okay. Has anyone else bought one of these or can recommend another known, quality make? Cost is a factor but I want reliability. Ad states it's for an M3 but in the text says that it's for any E30. The seller 'C3BMW' possibly well known to establishment guys on here. Thoughts?
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-E30-M3-SH ... 3f1387ebd8
Which Short Shift Kit for road-going Tech 2 325i
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steve_k
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Well there's the B & M sport short shifter kit which I've got & cost me £100+ 6yr's ago or there is also the Z3 kit which I'm sure you'll find in the wiki.
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BigDave1
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Thanks. Wiki article is comprehensive and I expect the Z3 1.9 lever will give me all the short shift action I need.
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Coupled with new linkage bushes the z3 stick feels nice and tight, I would highly recommended it 
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Depending how short you want it, z3 1.9 is probably best for road use, i have the z3 2.8 which is about 40% less shift, im used to it but it can be tight in cold weather
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Thinking about this, will my standard Gearknob still fit?
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Yes,although I have upgraded to walnut knobsTPS wrote:Thinking about this, will my standard Gearknob still fit?
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I might well go for the 1.9.
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E36 ebay special...works like a B&M one, for a fraction of the cost!
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I did the 1.9 to mine, as well as the bush replacements. It went from stirring soup to a soft smooth "snick", and is great for city driving.
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http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/AUTOBAHN88-AB ... 19d59677c0
thats mine, got it with an e36 box for the m50...i presume its the same as the e30 ones? its a bobby dazzler eniways
thats mine, got it with an e36 box for the m50...i presume its the same as the e30 ones? its a bobby dazzler eniways
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