If you have a manual e36, listen up!!! - United Bimmer Community

**SHAHAB323IS** · 07-15-2006, 12:18 AM

ok well this here's a story all about how my life got twist turned upside down...jk

no seriously

i had always wanted to buy an ssk but never really had the money too

i was reading up on some stuff at pelican parts and an article over there gave me this idea

the article states that if you have an e36 and want a shorter shift you can try putting in an m3 shifter or for an even short throw the shifter from an m-coupe/roadster

i asked about this at work(bmw dealership) and they said sounds good, and they told me the shifter lever from an m-coupe would only be $50

a lot better than say $200 for a B&M shifter

so i finally ordered one earlier this week and it came in today

i went and picked it up

i put it in

and well all i can say is i'm very pleased

i'd say it reduced the throw by at least %50

it's perfect, i love it

shorter than a mini

shorter than a 330 performance package

it's amazing

i love it

so basically if you're looking for a shorter throw on your e36 i'd highly recommend looking into this at your local dealership or online if you want

but yeah just letting you all know incase you've never heard of this mod, or were skeptical

it works, beautifully

if you have any questions, i'd be glad to help

later....

-shahab

**Chris** · 07-15-2006, 12:48 AM

your shifts got 50% shorter but your posts got 500% longer and double spaced.....

**c1apton** · 07-15-2006, 03:05 AM

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Originally Posted by chrisdoesntknow

your shifts got 50% shorter but your posts got 500% longer and double spaced.....

**brien4787** · 07-15-2006, 05:21 AM

hahahaha ^^^^

Why did you go for a SSK? Just like that feel?

**celsdogg** · 07-15-2006, 05:45 AM

i know i want a short shift. . .

i heard that a Z3 ssk works for an e30. . .

**SHAHAB323IS** · 07-15-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by celsdogg

i know i want a short shift. . .

i heard that a Z3 ssk works for an e30. . .

get the m-coupe/roadster shift lever stock z3 would probably be the same

and yeah i got it because i like the feel and shifting is quicker, but not like i'm drag racing or anything, i like the feel

nick_318is · 07-16-2006, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by celsdogg

i know i want a short shift. . .

i heard that a Z3 ssk works for an e30. . .

I want to do the same thing and I understand thats all you need.

**TJsBimm** · 07-16-2006, 03:40 PM

Sweet deal, i'm going to look into that

**Rob** · 07-16-2006, 06:02 PM

I have been running the M-Roadster shifter for a long time. Where have you been?

A Z3 1.9L shifter is recommended in a e30. I believe the M-Roadster one will not work because it may hit the driveshaft. understeer.com has the budget kits there, which include extra yellow bushings and circlips to replace as well. They also have a DIY on howto bend the selector rod so you do not have it rubbing against the guibo/flexdisk.

**Cartony** · 07-17-2006, 10:07 AM

Shifter? do you mean just the length of the stick is changed?
Pardon my ignorance.

**celsdogg** · 07-17-2006, 10:51 AM

^^^ yup you got it. just to make your throws shorter!

**POS_BMW** · 07-17-2006, 01:16 PM

what is a SHORT SHIFTER?

(Insert penis jokes here)

**Cartony** · 07-17-2006, 01:52 PM

What's the BMW Part number of the shifter so I can order it, cause the guys at the dealership I go to live on numbers and I don' t feel like standing around showing them on their comp screen what part I want.
Thanks in advance.

**St_G** · 07-17-2006, 01:55 PM

You certainly wouldn't want to give a short shift a short shrift.

drz · 07-17-2006, 04:14 PM

For the part number, read understeer's DIY.

The part number shown for the m-shoe shifter is discontinued. I am lazy now, but you can find the replacement part number if you search on realoem.com.