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Jim Cory
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Need BMW M3 Short Shifter
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My M3s short shifter's bushing is done after ~ 45,000 miles. Not having the original shifter, I figure I'll just get a new short shifter. Does anyone have a recommendation on what kind to get and…Continue
Started this discussion. Last reply by Jim Cory Jan 31, 2011.
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Jim Cory replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"I need to find some photos of it, perhaps my dad has some. It was great car, 350ci V-8 under the hood. of course it only got about 1 mile to the gallon..."
TJ replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"That is AWESOME! Do you still have pics of it? If so...you have to throw one up on your profile. I had an old Datsun that was a nightmare..."
Jim Cory replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"Will do. I'll probably purchase the part next week and do it the weekend of the 19th when my father is visiting. He knows cars really well and enjoys working on them. He gave me my first car on the premise we rebuilt the engine and got it…"
TJ replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"No problem man. Let me know how it works out - I'm curious...."
Jim Cory replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"Yeah, I'm going to check on Monday with them. I noticed there is a bushing at the bottom of the shifter arm so maybe I can just do that. Thanks again, TJ!"
TJ replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"Wow. So you would have to get the parts (lets say $120 with the bushing replacement) PLUS pay the $400 labor. Yeouch.
You could always get the short shifter, try installing and if the bushing is jacked then go that…"
Jim Cory replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"My service tech at BMW of San Diego, Glen Widdop, is awesome, however I don't think they'll do the work. He said if I had a BMW part then they could do it for $300 - $400, but they won't do after market parts like short shifters. So…"
TJ replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"Hmmmmm. I'm def not a mechanic so I can't totally speak toward this - BUT - you might be able to replace that yourself too - http://www.twmperformance.com/bushingkits/
Looks like those guys carry Shifter replacement…"
Jim Cory replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"Thanks. My BMW Service Tech said the bushing on my current short shifter is shot, will just replacing the lever do it for the bushing or is the bushing on the piece that the shifter fits into? I'm thinking the shifter ball on the lever fits…"
TJ replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"Hey man. I got mine on eBay. Similar to this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-e46-Z3-SHORT-SHIFT-SHIFTER-KIT-330xi-328xi-325xi-OE-/150427724706?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item230630eba2
That one is a bit…"
Jim Cory replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"TJ, which short shifter did you get and where did you get it? I can't seem to find the 330d anywhere. Excellent video though, I'm a bit mechanically proficient so I think I will do it myself and save some dollars."
Jim Cory replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"Thanks Steve, good website however they are putting the hard sell on their own product I think!"
TJ replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"You can actually do this yourself. You can change it to a 330d shifter (about $60 - $70). Here is the video I used to give me guidance.....there are a ton of performance parts dealers online too....a ton cheaper and it performs…"
Steve replied to Jim Cory's discussion Need BMW M3 Short Shifter"Can't really give you specific info. But this may get you started.
Recommended by a BMW CCA member and acquaintance. http://www.shortshifter.com/comparo.htm
Hope it helps.
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- At 11:17pm on December 20, 2010,
Melissa Curtin said… - That's r toy car! The lil woody only fits Drew. He's gonna drive that phat ride to Malibu. Ha ha
Actually I slept in one of those once in St Tropez
- At 7:38pm on January 3, 2011,
Jack said… - Dude - that sucks man. Get it fixed and keep ridin. I love mine...it has had its ups and downs but is too much fun to get rid of. Of course, you could get rid of it and buy a new one! ha ha
- At 4:10pm on January 24, 2011,
Germaine P said… - Ya man...that 135 is pretty sweet. FYI - theys start out around like $30K I think....not sure if they come in a hard top or convertible only though?
- At 4:59pm on March 23, 2011,
JelloShot said… - Dude - why don't you have any pics up of your ride man?
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