Short shifter problems

[antonni95]

I decided to reduce the throw to get the more sporty feel..Didnt expect the headache waiting for me..
Bought a B&M shifter, ordered in for e30s.
I removed the old gear stick, and went to insert the B&M.
The shifter did not fit in the socket.(too big)
I decided maybe it was the wrong shifter so i bought a cheaper one off ebay, in which the seller took my car VIN number in order to get the right fit.....this also did not fit (too big)

Whats gone wrong?

[toby]

Suggest you go the route detailed in the articles section (link above) under 'techinical'

[Incitatus]

I fitted an OEM shift lever bought from my local dealer, along with a new bearing for it to fit in.

Try here

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... ic&t=34772

or here

http://www.e30zone.co.uk/modules.php?na ... echnz3.htm

if you haven't already, it may help (or may not...!)