Hello everyone. I am looking to fix up the shift linkage on my gf's 318is its pretty loose and as a result sometimes it will not go into 1st properly. I am intending to switch to redline MTF but I am first going to change the bushes to tighten the shifter linkage. at present I was going to change these parts (from pelican parts write up):
1- Shift coupler with internal bushing
2- Pin retaining clip (often destroyed or weakened when removed)
3- Ball cup sponge - typically completely disintegrated
4- Shifter arm bushing (attaches to chassis)
5- Shifter arm bushing (attaches to transmission)
6- Lower shift boot (often cracked)
7- Shifter arm pin (often damaged when removed)
8- Shift selector rod circlips
9- Yellow plastic washers/bushings for shift selector rod
10- Shift handle ball cup bushing (almost always heavily worn)

I was wondering which of these i can get away with not changing as its a little bit too expensive atm. I have a feeling that the shifter arm bushing on the chassis side and the rubber boot I could get away with not changing saving $40. or are they usually stuffed.