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Old 04-07-2017, 08:27 AM   #121
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I thought the trick was to buy the shift lever from one of the diesel models, is that the same thing? Or am I not remembering that right?
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Old 04-07-2017, 08:46 AM   #122
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Old 04-07-2017, 09:06 AM   #123
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For 5-speed cars a nice option is the E60 545i lever. That's what I have in the DSP car, with a weighted 5-speed "ZHP" knob. It's excellent, especially paired with a UUC DSSR and ECS tuning delrin carrier bushings.

Since Matt has a 6-speed, a ZHP shift lever, knob and Delrin carrier bushings will be a really nice setup. It lowers the lever height about an inch and also moves the pivot to give a slightly shorter shift throw. I know Nick hates the ZHP knob but I think he's the only person in the BMW world that does.
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Old 04-07-2017, 10:23 AM   #124
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Old 04-07-2017, 10:35 AM   #125
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For 5-speed cars a nice option is the E60 545i lever. That's what I have in the DSP car, with a weighted 5-speed "ZHP" knob. It's excellent, especially paired with a UUC DSSR and ECS tuning delrin carrier bushings.

Since Matt has a 6-speed, a ZHP shift lever, knob and Delrin carrier bushings will be a really nice setup. It lowers the lever height about an inch and also moves the pivot to give a slightly shorter shift throw. I know Nick hates the ZHP knob but I think he's the only person in the BMW world that does.
Ha ha, yes. I am sure I mentioned taking a ZHP knob with me in my carryon when I went to Detroit to get my wagon, and swapping it in the dealer parking lot. They already thought I was nuts but that confirmed it.
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Old 04-07-2017, 01:29 PM   #126
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That's a good amount longer. Sweet!
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Old 04-07-2017, 01:56 PM   #127
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For 5-speed cars a nice option is the E60 545i lever. That's what I have in the DSP car, with a weighted 5-speed "ZHP" knob. It's excellent, especially paired with a UUC DSSR and ECS tuning delrin carrier bushings.

Since Matt has a 6-speed, a ZHP shift lever, knob and Delrin carrier bushings will be a really nice setup. It lowers the lever height about an inch and also moves the pivot to give a slightly shorter shift throw. I know Nick hates the ZHP knob but I think he's the only person in the BMW world that does.
I don't know why anyone wants to move the shifter further away from the steering wheel. No thanks.
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Old 04-07-2017, 02:38 PM   #128
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Because the taller shifters are less precise. Too much leverage and too vague of a feel. I used to have this one and was always missing third gear. The ZHP setup in there now works a lot better.
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Old 04-07-2017, 03:50 PM   #129
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Because the taller shifters are less precise. Too much leverage and too vague of a feel. I used to have this one and was always missing third gear. The ZHP setup in there now works a lot better.
The race shifters are tall with a short throw. Short throw is the problem, not the height.
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Old 04-07-2017, 04:26 PM   #130
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Have you tried the AKG? It's not a short throw.
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