You can use the shift lever from a 1.9 Z3 for a shorter throw.
See
http://www.happytogether.com/318ti/f...ML/000001.html For even a shorter throw, use a lever from an M Coupe. Some years may require some bending.
See
Ron Stygar's website for more information.
Also see the
notebook section ...steven
[This message has been edited by Steven Schlossman (edited 05-29-2001).]