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Shifters
Has anyone installed a B&M short shift kit? If so how much did you pay for it & where you satisfied with the results?
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02-25-2004, 08:26 AM
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We have the B&M shifter in the race car and lots of guys on the team have them. The consensus is it's a nice unit for money.
They offer them here at Pelican Parts: http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearch/PEL_search.cgi?command=see_more&db_record_number=16013 Lots of evaluation & DIY install comments on B&M Shifters on this forum: BMW DIY forum Last edited by ptg95m3; 02-25-2004 at 12:23 PM.. |
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02-25-2004, 12:19 PM
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so if I find a kit that has never been installed for 175.00 its a good deal?
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02-25-2004, 01:13 PM
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I haven't searched everywhere, but that seems to be at least $35 or more under what people are retailing them at.
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02-26-2004, 07:22 AM
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What's the application? I've heard these shifters are a bit too short and taught for street driving... although they kick a$$ on the track. What are you looking to achieve? A bit of a shorter throw on a street ride, or are you racing?
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02-26-2004, 11:38 AM
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Just the road, though I've thought of taking a few BMW driving School classes this summer...
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02-27-2004, 04:52 AM
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I think the B&M's shifters are a 50% reduction in throw (for the non M-series). It seems to be a consensus that 33% reduction 'performance' shifter is what most street drivers go after. Another thing to consider is whether you want the model #45126 with the axial damping system, or the raw model #45125 which is solid all the way down.
I wish there was a way to experience the differences in all these models, but it's an educated guess when you look to replace your shifter. I personally am going the safe bet and looking for a used M3 shifter for my 325. It reduces the throw, still has the damper, and should be very civil for the street. Here's a link with more info on the B&M units: http://www.bmracing.com/products/shft_manual/instruction_pdfs/9500703-04.pdf |
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02-27-2004, 11:29 AM
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50% sounds like a lot - I'll have to check into that.
For all the reviews, comments, DIY write-ups for B&M products you'd ever want, I did a search on this forum: http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/search.php?searchid=441499 Should be lots of threads on B&M SSK. 
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02-27-2004, 12:54 PM
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1995 BMW M3 S50
