Short Shifter for dogleg gearbox

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TheMoose
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Post Tue Jul 09, 2013 11:35 am

Hi All

Just wanted to find out whether there is any short shift options for the 'dog-leg' gearbox. Will the Z3 shifter fit in these boxes?

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Francisco
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Post Tue Jul 09, 2013 12:07 pm

Don' use the Z3 shifter it's too shrt both the lever and the throw. Makes the gearbix feel crunchy
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raudonis
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Post Tue Jul 09, 2013 9:25 pm

'dog-leg' or not it doesn't really matter.

Z3 1.9 lever is a classic for e30.

e53 x5 manual lever is also nice.



Throws are a bit shorter than Z3 1.9, but the lever is longer - closer to the steering wheel (will need a longer leather sack for the interior).
Needs to be straightened though, originally there is a killer bend in the middle.
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Post Thu Jul 11, 2013 9:03 am

Thanks for replies. I am now really interested in the X5 lever!!!