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Short Shifter ... again
Which BMW oem shifter is an easy, straight drop in for a '90 535i to yield a smooth, short shift? I've scanned the archives and read of great ones for 530s, or ones that have to be bent for the 535, etc, etc. - but did not find one specifically for this model.
Another alternative seems to be finding another 535 shifter and lengthening the bottom end 10mm by a cut & weld.
Excuse yet another 'short shifter' post ..... but would appreciate a recommendation.
Major Contributor
Stock shifters
I've tried the 3rd one down which is from a 1.9 4-cyl Z3 and is a nice compromise for smooth action and shorter travel. I like e36 Euro M3 a bit better -- slightly notchy but shorter travel:
The missing part number for the e36 M3 shifter is 25 11 1 222 955
Most of the stock BMW shifters are ~$40-$50 at the dealer.
gale
92 735i 5-spd, turbo project finally underway!
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Gale, Thanks for the 'voice of experience'. Quite a shifty collection ....
Grand Master
another option is the z8 shifter
...i'm running it in my car. Like it alot. Martin had the Z3 if I recall and it was way too short and notchy. He went to the z8 as well.
Seems to be a nice balence between "short and notchy" and a "rowboat oar".
Bellevue WA
90 535iM - not much stock remains. 3.7 liters, ported head, cammed, 3.73 diffy, M5 brakes, MAFed, yadda yadda yadda
86 Porsche 951 - Track Toy
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