RE: RE: Short Shifter

["Andrew Pridham" <Andrew.Pridham@xxxxxx>]

This is great - I have stumbled upon some disciples of the BL/SS & ERK 
Cult!  I stand corrected - the shifter height is not raised 1" with the ERK 
it is raised 5/16", and even that was noticed until you "got used to it". 
 Heck I was used to my old long throw sloppy shifter......   Now for some 
facts - the Z3 1.9 shift lever that I use HAS THE CORRECT BEND, and is 1/2" 
SHORTER than stock, i.e. 13/16 shorter than the BL/SS - you are gonna 
notice that difference forever.  Also, even assuming that a slightly 
different "angle of attack" to the selector shaft than stock is gonna wreak 
havoc, please note that when you lower the pivot point of the shift lever, 
you can bend the selector rod anyway you want, and the "angle of attack" 
will still be the same as if the rod was straight - the only thing you do 
is change the route taken to the selector shaft.  Facts please, and to you 
disciples - not offence meant.  And by the way, if anyone wants tips on how 
to spend more money than you need to, just send me your VISA number and I 
will help you out.

Andy
'84 318i
BL/SS & ERK Heretic

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