Well, scrolling up and down through the posts the shifter Olin mentions 25 11 7 527 246 which is the stock OEM lever. An OEM short shifter for the e36 M3 looks like the number is one digit different ending in 25 11 7 527 247 and this one also fits the M3s. This can get confusing but might be the one we try over the winter.
I guess I will go with the UUC then
UUC DSSR may help with certainity in selecting gears, but unlikely to have a travel difference.
Btw
some local solutions:
other:
Last edited by Diskovod; 09-05-2018 at 09:53 AM.
Likely - with longer distance from the ball - i.e. selector rod will be lower
As for everything, I think 247 would not lead to elimintation of the side-to-side shifter play.
However, both UUC and stock solutions are not good to me. I think the problem is that they use sprung hardware, in which the deflection of the spring is the cause too.
So a new selector rod with special bolts pops up in my mind. Maybe, because I'm too lazy to buy UUC DSSR, maybe, mine would be better.
All universal solutions have universal clearances, while if you do it yourself, you can specify tighter clearances that work for you better.
Last edited by Diskovod; 09-05-2018 at 10:58 AM.
I ordered a UUC rod but would want to use some other OEM selector rod. Any one tried some other ones?
What are you trying to accomplish by changing the rod? Are you looking for a shorter throw? A different height for the shift knob? I can only tell you my solution, which I’m thrilled with, but it may not be what you are looking for. I have the UUC short shift kit (with DSSR) and I replaced the stock shift knob with a replacement boot, and an E46 ZHP shift knob. This shift knob is weighted, and about 3/4 of an inch shorter than the stock shift knob. I really like the feel of it. It’s very snappy, and the lowered shift height puts the knob in a more comfortable position than stock, in my opinion.
ECS Tuning sells them, as do others, including BMW, of course. The one I bought is illuminated, so the shift pattern on the top of the knob lights up at night. The wiring already exists in our cars to connect the lighted knob; you just have to make sure you get one with the correct connector.
You will need to get a new shift boot as well, since the ZHP shift knob is not the same one piece boot and knob like the stock shift knob on the E31. I bought my shift boot from redline goods; I’ve purchased leather goods from them before and have been very happy with the quality. However you will have to remove the plastic frame from your stock shift knob and glue it to the replacement shift boot, since redline does not supply shift knobs with the frame. I’m not sure what other sources exist for replacement shift boots for our cars; the only other ones I found only supply the one piece boot and knob like the original. But I’m sure there must be some other sources available.
The UUC Short shifter also allows you to raise and lower the height of the shift knob, although I have just left mine where it was.
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The UUC shifter is undeniably well engineered. Makes ZERO sense to not use their selector arm and bushings.
TIP: You WILL need to shorten the length adjuster on the selector rod before you button everything up. You want to keep the shifter centered, and if you don't check this you will be slamming your knuckles on the radio...
But do yourself a favor and use ALL the UUC bits, there is a reason.
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