Short Shifter - Happy Days!

[Dominitry]

Well, i was tempted to buy a short shifter for my sport, turns out i already have one

Wonder what other secrets my car has

Couldnt tell the difference before but after trying out Dunx's SE's shift you can notice it ALOT! lol

[Richy325iTouring]

dunxs is probably just worn
ive driven that sport of yours and there def isnt a short shift on it fella

[Dominitry]

The difference isnt mild though, soon find out ;)

[Geeman]

I heard you got a short knob anyway...

[BIGJO]

(Geeman)

[Richy325iTouring]

lol@ gee
craig trust me there isnt a short shift on the sport fella
dunx is prob as worn as that shitter 320 i had
the sport is about the same as my se

[Bob_S]

I took the plunge and bought the 1.9 shifter for mine at the weekend cant wait

[BIGJO]

You sure you're not confused by the short gear ratio with the shortshifter fella (Dominitry)?


Sorry, just thinking that you'll definately be able to tell the difference with a shortshifter & without because the changes are quite significant! Nothing like before.


Regards, BJ.

[Dominitry]

Well thing is, i''ve barely driven the sport so im not sure, hmm, dont know anyone else with a sport to check

Geeman, dont make me send you photos of my penis!

[Dunx]

Geeman, dont make me send you photos of my penis!

Didnt think you got that macro lens yet mate?

[NIX]

How hard is it to fit a short shifter/z3 shifter? How long do you think it would take for a moderate novice to do so?

[Bob_S]

it's in the zone articles mate, I cant see it taking more than 2 hours

[BIGJO]

Dominitry, i have a Sport Mtec II & it's basically the same set up. Obviously there are differences but nothing that concern your gearbox fella.


Anyway, the gear ratios on these sports are shorter than normal 325's which, helps you increase your speed quicker due to the ratios. If you had a shortshift on the car then it'd take a few days for you to get used to it. You'd find it difficult for a couple of days. Also, you would know if you had a shortshift fella as you may not have experienced anything like it!


I'm sure someone from this zone will be able to help you with expert advice. However, the shortshift is a must-Z3 2.8. It sure makes a difference!


Regards, BJ.

[Dominitry]

I know about the gear ratios mate, but the throw when changing gear is very short compared to a dunx's e30, im not sure if dunx's may be worn but Chaos said he always thought my sport had a quick gear change, and hes got a low milage e30 so obviously not worn, i have no idea how to tell because i've never driven another sport, but the difference to dunx's SE is not mild, its huge.

[Dunx]

Compare it with the vert ?

[Simon13]

a good standard lever with all the bushes ok is not that bad imo, but the 1.9 lever is a joy to use again imo. 2.8 is a bit too harsh

[Dunx]

btw - has anyone tried the 2.8 with a weighted selector rod yet?

[bigkev]

gonna make my own will let you know how it goes

[jamesc]

How hard is it to fit a short shifter/z3 shifter? How long do you think it would take for a moderate novice to do so?

Fitted mine at the weekend and it was very easy, though I already had the exhaust and prop off

James

[jamesc]

Oh and anyone going to fit one, its well worth fitting a new shifter bearing (number 4 below), mine was *really* knackered. Can't remember if it says that in the tech article but I thought I would point it out anyway because it will make a big difference.



James

[NIX]

Thanks mate!

[Geeman]

Craig... what the hell are you doing taking a picture of your own appendage...? Surely not!

[WerkdE30]

ive driven a z3 n i didnt find the shift to be all that short i have a short shift fitted to my e30 n its literally a click between each gear. its the shortest shift i have seen and i have seen a few. hartge gear knob makes it all the sweeter.

[Incitatus]

The question's always being raised about the difference between the 1.9 and the 2.8 shift lever, and it's difficult to answer objectively, so, with a rush of blood the the head, let's have a go at quantifying it

On mine I have the 2.8 shift lever, and measuring with the gear knob removed ( as that gives us a nice fixed point), and from the top and centre of the shift lever, the travel from first to second is 6cm. With the gear knob in place (Z4 style) it's 7cm

If someone who has a 1.9 shift lever could measure from the same points people could make a judgement which one is for them (and maybe compare the standard shift too). Maybe we could add the results to the technical article too?

[stevetigger]

[jonb]

, im not sure if dunx's may be worn but Chaos said he always thought my sport had a quick gear change, ].

sorry craig.

but chaos isnt really a good judge on things.

where has he gone anyways???

craig you still driving that sport with the hero damage?

[Ziggy]

Am I missing the point here? Surely it'd be a bad thing to discover that you already had a short shift, & therefore didn't have the oportunity to improve it so easily? I'm assuming that's the reason you were considering one anyway?!

[BIGJO]

2.8 shifter all the way baby