FL Short Shifter Help

[kris318ti]

are there any short shifter that fit on a 97 318ti? i have looked everywhere on ebay and have not found anything. and idk if the 318is and ci short shifters fit on the ti so if anyone can help me out in educating me plz do.
thanks

[Marv17]

hmm, i am not sure if there is a specific ssk out there for the ti, i forget. however, ppl have used the Z3 or Mcoupe lever on the ti to shorten the throw.

[kris318ti]

hmmm okay ill look into that then and wait to see what else ppl have to say cuz i know nothing about the shifter

[lysergicsurfer]

There are threads on here showing different kits, and with pictures to compare. Any e36 kit will work. A stock m3 shifter is like 20% reduction for the ti. A 3.0 z3 is like a 30% reduction, and MZ3 is like 40% reduction. The real SSKs will have varying rates, but one made for an m3 will give a larger reduction than what is advertised for the m3. Understeer.com has the best deals on stock shifters, and it tells you the amounts of reduction. Like I said, any kit for the e36/z3, but I some may require some bending of the rod or selector rod to make the shift knob centered in neutral.

Search this forum and you will find any answer you can need.

[kris318ti]

yeah i had found a thread but i went to search what the guy said and the website was deleted or something for false advirtisement so i stopped there ill look around tomorrow. around how much are they? and which is the best fit?

[spidertri]

http://understeer.com/onlinestore-shifters.shtml

We have the same transmission as the 318/323/325.

[AquaCali]

The Z3 1.9 shifter shortens the throw by 30% and does not require any modifications to the shifter rod. To install you need the shifter lever, the plastic bushing and two clips (get an extra, they have wings). I have had one in my car for two years and it works fine for me, not like a toggle switch but better than stock. BMA Autoparts sells the complete kit for $85, close to what a dealer will charge for the parts.

http://www.bmaparts.com/epcgetspecia...34%2FE36%2FE24

[kris318ti]

thanks i think im going to order it tonight i have to check the bank account first lol

[kris318ti]

what about front sport springs/shocks?

[kris318ti]

i just bought the shifter off understeer i cant wait for it arrive

[Dave_PA]

i was looking at the ssk from UUC along with the selector rod that fixes the side to side on the shift.
a bit more money, but hopefully will last a bit longer (w/out the plastic pieces).

Dave

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

Save your money and go buy a MZ3 shifter or if you want a little more travel a Z3 shifter from BMW, $42-$62. You will need a little bend in it to make it fit perfect. The shift is real tight and if your not tracking your car you don't need to worry about a money shift.

I've had mine for 1.5 years and I can't stand driving any other car. It is the $hit. It takes about 1/2 tank of gas to get used to it. It is a little notchy but I like that and if you don't then wrap a pound of lead solder around your shift linkage.

My opinion

****I have never owned a expensive shifter so maybe I should not be commenting on this thread***

[kris318ti]

lol its okay i like everyones say. and i almost have enough money for a turbo if u are still building them johnboy ill take it over to you maybe in the winter if you are still doing it

[xxxJohnBoyxxx]

^^^I help all people that show up. I have three houses three driveways and plenty of tools. No worries. Just need notice before you come. No one has taken me up on the offer yet on a turbo, a few on small issues...

John Smith

PS winter is good. it sucks in the summer. So hot..10 under the car 15 in A/C

[bullmand]

There's an eBay seller named turboracerx that sells B&M knock-offs for $25 a piece. I've got one on my ti and my E30. Can't beat the price. Search eBay for item number 230471328034.