CAE Shifter in M Coupe/Roadster

[Bbray]

I am generally not satisfied with the shifting feel and sensations of my M Coupe. Overall I have had it for a month. The previous owner redid the shift bushings/linkage and installed a short shift kit. I swapped the very short knob with a Jafster unit and liked it better, but... started poking around on the CAE shifter. Definitely a big step and there have been some good discussions, primarily in the M3 category.

I did not find anything regarding this shifter being used in a Z3 application. No affiliation with the link

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-21...gearboxes.aspx

My sense is that the forward facing spring would be exactly where my AC button is!

Overall this will be a street car that does see some track time down the road.

Thoughts? Pics? Fits?

Much thanks!
Brad

[BimmerBreaker]

Overkill for anything but a dedicated track car IMO.

[siwilson]

You say the PO did some work, but what fluid is in there?

After 10 years of ownership I just changed to Redline MTL and I am stunned at the difference. I am also now kicking myself for not making this move a long time ago.

[Vinci]

Have you considered swapping back in the stock shift lever?

With the stock setup (lever and linkage), fresh wear points, firmer transmission mounts, and a heavy Whalen shift knob, my setup feels better than any other Z I've driven.