Lets check out the selector rod joint vertical off axis force in my '96 328is

[RonStygar@xxxxxxx]

  My '96 328is uses the same transmission as the M3.  With the help of Ken 
Dobyns, I've calculated the vertical off axis selector rod joint force stock, 
with the M-Z3 lever and with the M-Z3 lever using the ERK.  Will be doing the 
same for the horizontal off axis force soon.  
  For the result, connect direct to:  
http://www.unofficialbmw.com/e36/drivetrain/e36_vertical_off_axis_force.html

 Ron@domain.elided  FLY BMW  Marlborough, CT 
   http://www.unofficialbmw.com/ronstygar.html 

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