Z3 shifter in ZHP?

[yod88]

I tried searching, but didnt find much...

Has anyone tried a z3 shifter in their zhp? what are your impressions?

I know understeer sells a kit at a very reasonable price, and I installed one on a friend's
e30 with good results, but curious to see how they are on the e46

Thanks,
Navid

[derbo]

I am using a Z3M shifter.


The shifter itself doesn't exactly in the middle and hitting 5th gear is close to the right side a bit. it's not significantly noticeable once you are used to it. The shifts are nice and price and much shorter. All you really need is new shift lever. If you are at it up there anyways, I would redo the shifter bushing as well.

The shift itself needs to be shaven at the bearing side to fit the lever as well.



Comparion Z3M to ZHP.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=4725&d=1340870074

here is the list of parts I ordered from BMW for it

[X]Shift Lever Bearing 25 11 1 220 600
[X]Plastic washer 25 11 1 220 439 x4
[X]Securing Clip 25 11 7 571 899 x2
[X]Bearing Oval 25 11 7 519 670 x2
[X]Bearing Bolt 25 11 7 529 078
[X]Bearing Bolt 25 11 7 529 079
[X]Z3M Shift Lever 25 11 7 527 254
[X]Bearing 25 11 1 222 015

https://img.skitch.com/20120713-gj93wd3hy6e8istr63yb886std.png

[yod88]

Thanks for the response Derek, I have also heard that z4 shifter fits without modification,maybe that would be the route to go...

[Avetiso]

Why doesn't you just buy BMW's SSK?

[yod88]

Why doesn't you just buy BMW's SSK?

Didn't know about it :biggrin ill do some research, thanks

Also found a thread on e46fanatics some may find helpful...post #4 specifically
http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=834764

[M0nk3y]

I dunno about the E46 guys, but on the E36M they needed to pre-bend the Z3M to fit.

I bought a BMW Performance SSK for my car. I said screw the boot and knob, and picked up the shifter itself for $60

[danewilson77]

More here:

Z3M Shift lever mod (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5825-Z3M-shift-lever-mod&highlight=shift)

BMW Performance Short Shift Kit (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4019-BMW-Performance-Short-Shift-Kit&highlight=shift)

Rogue Engineering 6 SPD SSK (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1515-For-Sale-Rogue-Engineering-6-speed-short-shift-kit-(SSK)-for-BMW-E46&highlight=shift)

UUC Evo3 SSK (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5984-DIY-UUC-Evo3-Short-Shift-Kit-(SSK)-plus-UUC-Dual-Shear-Selector-Rod-(DSSR)&highlight=shift)

[M0nk3y]

More here:

Z3M Shift lever mod (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5825-Z3M-shift-lever-mod&highlight=shift)

BMW Performance Short Shift Kit (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?4019-BMW-Performance-Short-Shift-Kit&highlight=shift)

Rogue Engineering 6 SPD SSK (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?1515-For-Sale-Rogue-Engineering-6-speed-short-shift-kit-(SSK)-for-BMW-E46&highlight=shift)

UUC Evo3 SSK (http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showthread.php?5984-DIY-UUC-Evo3-Short-Shift-Kit-(SSK)-plus-UUC-Dual-Shear-Selector-Rod-(DSSR)&highlight=shift)

Good one up :)

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[yod88]

I dunno about the E46 guys, but on the E36M they needed to pre-bend the Z3M to fit.

I bought a BMW Performance SSK for my car. I said screw the boot and knob, and picked up the shifter itself for $60

Do you by chance have the pn for the z3m shifter?


Agree...good one up Dane :p

[Avetiso]

Thanks for the links, Dane.

[Johal E32]

Wouldn't go with UUC IMO. I only hear bad things about their stuff.

But autosolutions makes a great shifter. Many people who track their E46 M3's use this shifter and they love it.

http://www.autosolutions.net/

I have the 545i short shifter and I love it.

[Newjack]

Wouldn't go with UUC IMO. I only hear bad things about their stuff.

But autosolutions makes a great shifter. Many people who track their E46 M3's use this shifter and they love it.

http://www.autosolutions.net/

I have the 545i short shifter and I love it.

I can't say if UUC makes a good SSK as I haven't installed theirs. However I know Rob (sockethead) has the UUC SSK installed on his car.

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[webster]

i have the UUC Evo3 SSK w/ DSSR and it is absolutely perfect. i recently drove a stock shifter and it was night and f'in day. i will admit is a bit notchy but the precision and linkage tightness is amazing.

i haven't driven the BMW SSK but imo when it comes to THE MOST important factor for affecting driving enjoyment, go big or go home.

[derbo]

I dunno about the E46 guys, but on the E36M they needed to pre-bend the Z3M to fit.

I bought a BMW Performance SSK for my car. I said screw the boot and knob, and picked up the shifter itself for $60

ZHP shifters are straight as well and do not require bending. Just a little shaving on the plastic portion of the bearing to fit the lever. I wouldn't even call that modification.