E30 Short shifter

[SamD02]

What’s the cost of putting in a short shifter?
And what options are there?
Is it a job that can be done by someone with basic knowledge of mechanics or would a professional be needed to fit it?
Thanks.

[BristolE30]

What’s the cost of putting in a short shifter?
And what options are there?
Is it a job that can be done by someone with basic knowledge of mechanics or would a professional be needed to fit it?
Thanks.

Very basic job. Easy, I did it a few months ago. All you need is the Z3 shifter and a pair of pliers. All can be done from under car and in the drivers seat

[SamD02]

Very basic job. Easy, I did it a few months ago. All you need is the Z3 shifter and a pair of pliers. All can be done from under car and in the drivers seat

Oh sounds good, cheers for the help.

[BenHar]

https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/index.p ... conversion

Ben

[SamD02]

https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/index.p ... conversion

Ben

Cheers for the link.

[SamD02]

Would this kit be a good choice ? I think it includes a Z3 shifter with new fitting components ?

https://www.bimmerworld.com/Driveline-S ... ifter.html

[Brianmoooore]

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=280616 Andyboy (Andrew Everett the motoring journalist) knows his stuff, so I've no doubt it does what he says.
This particular one looks like it may be sold, but it may be worth enquiring with Cotswold what a new one costs.
Yank one looks good, but it's not cheap, especially by the time it gets here.

[SamD02]

viewtopic.php?f=6&t=280616 Andyboy (Andrew Everett the motoring journalist) knows his stuff, so I've no doubt it does what he says.
This particular one looks like it may be sold, but it may be worth enquiring with Cotswold what a new one costs.
Yank one looks good, but it's not cheap, especially by the time it gets here.

Cheers, i PM’d Andy just in case it hasn’t sold yet. I’ll keep looking.

[Brianmoooore]

Cheers, i PM’d Andy just in case it hasn’t sold yet. I’ll keep looking.

Ask him for the BMW part number as well.

[steve_k]

if you are after a short shifter it all depends on how far you want to take it & how much you want to spend.

to do it "properly" will require the short throw gear lever, a DSSR (dual shear selector rod) & a new
rear mounting for the carrier arm,

either way you might have to slightly bend the selector rod to clear the big counter weight on the back of the gearbox (thats if your car still has it fitted).

[Brianmoooore]

a DSSR (dual shear selector rod) & a new

Unnecessary boy racer part from the USA. If the original rod's bushes are worn, then replace them or the whole rod. The later, wider version goes a long way to addressing any play here in any case.

rear mounting for the carrier arm,

Again, if the bush is worn, replace it. Otherwise the original is fine. It only affects the location of the gear lever, not the change.

either way you might have to slightly bend the selector rod to clear the big counter weight on the back of the gearbox (thats if your car still has it fitted).

I doubt that there are still E30s around using the original rubber giubo, and replacement ones don't need the damper, so if it's still fitted, remove it.

[BristolE30]

https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/index.p ... conversion

Ben

Only thing to note with this guide is you don’t actually need the new (or old) yellow spacers anymore as the new Z3 shifter bottom eye has enough width on it to fill it out

Use plenty of grease

[ChrisHC]

The main problem may be getting the gear knob off. Make sure it is not going to smack you in the face if it lets go suddenly!