Billy,
Might have been my signature where you saw the Z3 automatic trans shifter. I bought a kit from Circle BMW about a year or so ago. It came with the pistol grip shifter, the steel shift rod, and a plastic spacer that conceals the shift rod between the knob and the corrogated plastic dust cover. Seems like it was on sale for about $80.00. I really like this arrangement over the standard T-handle. Only thing I don't like is I can't remember how to release the knob to get my console out! I think it had a catch that engaged a groove around the top of the shift rod. If you buy the kit please look at it real close before you install it and let me know how it works!
Thanks,
JR
1992 525 IA, EAT chip, 16 x 7.5 Rondell 58's, BavAuto Springs, Bilstein Sports, Elipsoid Smileys & fogs, Z3 Pistol grip shifter, 4 VDO gauge package, Azure Blue w/nice patina - clearcoat shot