Shifter LInkage Rebuild Advice

[rennwerkes]

Starting to work on my 2000 Z3 M and one of the first projects I'm going to tackle is the rubber guibo/center bearing. Knowing that it'll free up space in the shifter area what would be the parts to tackle? Or can everything be accessed from the top? I do want to change out everything that is susceptible to wear and tear.
Thanks!

[Vintage42]

... going to tackle is the rubber guibo/center bearing. Knowing that it'll free up space in the shifter area what would be the parts to tackle?...

Shifter bushings are worthwhile doing, according to this post:
https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/s...g-for-the-Buck
DIY
https://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tec...t_Bushings.htm

[CB750]

Hi;
You might find my Shift Linkage and Driveshaft Giubo and Center Bearing pages helpful.

[Vintage42]

Also good info in here on giubo, center bearing and shifter:
https://webspace.ringling.edu/~dplas...cj.html#step26

[rennwerkes]

Thanks for all the great info!
Good to know that it's doable with the driveshaft in place, just a pain! LOL!
I'd rather do it myself than pay the mechanic.

[rennwerkes]

A few questions:
1. Should I use the "oval" bushings?
2. Will the Z3 1.9 shift rod 25117527252 work as a short shifter?
3. Are there any parts available worth upgrading to Delrin?
Thanks!

[danomite]

Starting to work on my 2000 Z3 M and one of the first projects I'm going to tackle is the rubber guibo/center bearing. Knowing that it'll free up space in the shifter area what would be the parts to tackle? Or can everything be accessed from the top? I do want to change out everything that is susceptible to wear and tear.
Thanks!

There's no such thing as a 'guibo'....it's giubo.

A few questions:
1. Should I use the "oval" bushings?
2. Will the Z3 1.9 shift rod 25117527252 work as a short shifter?
3. Are there any parts available worth upgrading to Delrin?
Thanks!

1. You will have to...the Z3's shifter shift support rod has oval bushings.
2. Probably not. If you want a short shifter, then I'd recommend the Rogue Engineering kit.
3. Only the shift support bushings.

***Bonus***
Check for my thread on everything that I got to rebuild my shifter into the ultimate in rapid, buttery-smooth gear changes.

[Vintage42]

... 2. Will the Z3 1.9 shift rod 25117527252 work as a short shifter?...

I don't know. Do you think the 1.9 shifter is shorter than the M shifter? They do have different part numbers. UUC makes a short shifter kit for the M:
http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/ultim...-evo3-p47.aspx

[rennwerkes]

Thanks for the advice.
I'll probably stick with the stock shift rod.

[BimmerBreaker]

A DSSR is always a good upgrade to shifter feel as well. Makes it tight and precise