5 Spd Shift lever question

[Mich]

Hi,

I'm in the middle of the transfer from 4 to 5 speed. I've read the tech FAQ, really helpfull so far!

Everything is mounted up under the car en fits good. The only thing is when I want to select reverse, the shift lever hits the center console inside the car. The same happens when selecting the 5th gear.

I think I used the wrong shift lever. Please see pic below, I've used shift lever number 1. Can somebody tell me which I need to use?

And does anybody know the BMW partnumber of the plastic rod that's pointed with the arrow?

Thnx for you help!

 

[rsporsche]

don't know which you should use, but it seems to me that the shorter the distance between the ball and the end of the arm would make for a longer throw on the lever. therefore, the longer the distance below, the shorter the throw above.

 

[Stevehose]

On the original 4 speed, it's part# 23411466120 (#2 in the diagram), called a "bush" and there are 2 of them. If it's the same diameter hole for your 5 speed then it should work.

 

[Mich]

Oke thnx. I will order the parts at BMW and try if they fit. I've just picked up a longer shifter (between the ball and the end). I try that.

 

[Stevehose]

If you know what kind of car your shifter came from you could make sure you get the right sized bushing

 

[Mich]

I dont know. Just picked it out of one of the gearboxes laying around. It's a 4 speed, I think of an E21.

 

[Sven]

I've just picked up a longer shifter (between the ball and the end).

With this longer distance check that the bottom clears the rubber guibo unit. There is not a lot of clearance between the two. What you have described is a partial short shift method. The other half may require raising the seat that the ball sits in (if clearance is an issue).

 

[Stevehose]

I can't find a bushing for an e21 on realoem so an e9 may not fit.

I dont know. Just picked it out of one of the gearboxes laying around. It's a 4 speed, I think of an E21.

 

[echappe]

I bought a short shift kit made by UCC sold by Mesa, I think it was for an M3. This Cured the problem of whacking the side of the console and made for a nice tight pattern

 

[echappe]

http://www.nexternal.com/shared/Sto...=203162789&CategoryID=506&Target=products.asp

http://autosolutions.net/technical/tech_index.html

 

[Mich]

I bought a short shift kit made by UCC sold by Mesa, I think it was for an M3. This Cured the problem of whacking the side of the console and made for a nice tight pattern

Thnx for sharing this. First I'll try to make a good shifter with the parts I've or easily access to have. Will post my experience this week.

 

[Mich]

Just placed another shifter, with longer distance between the ball and the end. Too bad, not yet solved. I will try to weld my own shifter.

 

[Mich]

Yessss, I've welded my own shifter. The space between de ball and the end is now 20mm and it shifts perfectly and doenst hit anything!

Now waiting for the new driveshaft, before I can try the new gearbox!

 

[Mich]

Oke. The drive shaft is ready en fits perfect! Mission complete!

Now starting on the rest of my to do list......