jasonprice07

Make sure you keep your head to one side, I didn't and had a black eye for a week
it really hurt

Jason

P.S definately going to do this mod, the change on my 530D can be measured in meters

Anzafin

I got it installed and I had to pull the old knob like crazy!!! I was sitting on the armrest in the middle and almost flew on the backseat when it came off !

jasonprice07

Chesney72.

Is the shift lever removal simply a case of removing the circlip and lifting out or is there more to it?
According the the parts diagram there is a bearing in the arm.

Any more feedback on how it feels?

Jason

chesney72

If you take the clip off then lever the linkage out of it with a wide flat bladed screwdriver. If you drop the clip then chances are you'll need to jack it up and retrieve it from undertray. That's assuming you can find it!! I lost one but luckily had a clip in the garage that fits perfectly and is easier to remove!

Had it for a couple of weeks now and the throw is noticeably shorter. my wife has been driving it and I asked her if she felt it was heavier and she said she hasn't noticed any difference in weight.

All I need now is to find a DIY guide to making the centre console move out the way on a hinge cos I find it too high and is where I want my elbow when changing gear

jasonprice07

Thanks for the feedback.
I just removed the centre console, I got fed up with it getting in the way.
Its ok design for an auto but no good for a manual. Interior looks a mess but I'm much happier driving the car and for me thats all that counts.

I'll order the lever and change it at the same time as the CDV which I got this week from Speed-religion.

Jason

jasonprice07

Fitted the Z4 shifter today.
All I can say is I haven't stop smilling since trying it.
I've been so dissapointed with the shift feel and quality since buying my 530D, yes it has high milage 115K, but the shift was so sloppy and the throw so
long I have regreted not at least trying an auto.
All that has changed now, the shift is so short and precise I imagine its like shifting in a Porsche or Ferrari (not a flappy paddle one )

Another plus is because the time to change gear has nearly halved, the revs don't drop as much so I can come off the clutch much quicker and still be smooth.

I can't wait to go out again tomorrow.

Jason

salaki

Can this mod work w/ E60 545i MY2005?

jasonprice07

I have a MY2005 530D, if you compare the shift parts on my car and yours at realoem.com this should give you the answer.

Jason

Mach_666

Hello guzs!

I have ordered today the shift lever from the z4 3.0.

I just want to ask if iam right:

1. get the cover off (Gear shift)
2. hold the shifting arm
3. get aut the old shift lever
4. put in the new one

One which things i need too look carefully??

jasonprice07

Basically that is what you do.
I worked from under the car as well so had to remove the 2 underbody sheilds.
To get the lever from the car you need to rotate the white bearing 90 degrees clockwise after removing the shift rod from the lever.

Jason