Shifter Upgrades and Components for BMW 3 Series E30 (1984-1991)

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There's nothing worse than a sloppy shifter in your manual transmission BMW. For most applications, we have poly and teflon rebuild kits available to make your shifter feel more precise than it did the day it rolled off the showroom floor. Don't underestimate the value of a good shifter rebuild, this will restore the engaging driving experience that makes your BMW the ultimate driving machine.

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Turner Shifter Arm Bracket with Polyurethane Bushing - E28, E30, E34 ...
Fits BMWs with production date from 06/1986 to 09/1989
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T#:392619
Part#: 021011TMS01A
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Vague or slopping shifter feel even after installing a short shifter or new OE shifter linkage bushings?  Looking for a more precise shifter feel in your classic BMW?  Consider replacing your old, worn rubber rear shifter bushing with new Turner poly to get the best shifting experience possible!  The Turner engineering team wasn’t satisfied with the other options on the market, so we set out to design the best solution for ease of installation and performance.

The competition requires the installer to cut or burn the rubber bushing out of the stock housing to be able to install their poly bushing, requiring reuse of an old worn out housing, or buying a new costly bushing assembly.  We decided this was cumbersome and unnecessary, so we designed a complete upgrade replacement bracket with a 70A polyurethane bushing preinstalled for a quick bolt-in installation.  Our bracket is precision formed with a CNC machined and TIG welded bushing cup to perfectly match the OEM bracket, and is made from 304 stainless steel for exceptional corrosion resistance.  The result is a complete design solution that creates much crisper shifting with nearly zero added NVH for a more engaging and enjoyable driving experience.

Note: Some shifter arms have a mushroom-shaped end. Use extra care installing our bushing on these arms. Filing this mushroom down makes installation easier, however simply applying sufficient pressure to the back side of the bushing during installation will allow this bushing to install smoothly.

This is the last bushing you will ever want or need for your E28, E30, or E34!

Product Features:

  • Pre-installed bushing, NO cutting or burning for installation
  • Corrosion resistant 304 stainless steel mounting bracket
  • 70A durometer poly bushing for reduced NVH
  • Ready to install out of the box
  • Replaces Genuine BMW part number 25111220707
  • Made in America

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This fits the following BMWs:        

1987-1991 E30 BMW 318i 318is 318ic 325e 325es 325i 325ic 325is 325ix M3
1987-1988 E28 BMW 528e 533i 535is M5
1987-1989 E24 BMW M6
1993-1995 E34 BMW 525i 530i 535i
1991-1993 E34 BMW M5

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BMW E30 325i/iS DSSR (187mm) - Turner Motorsport is the ultimate solution to eliminate shifter slop, providing tighter and crisper shifts for your BMW. Developed in collaboration with Rennline, this Dual Shear Selector Rod (DSSR) is designed to significantly reduce flexibility in the selector rod, ensuring a more precise and responsive shifting experience. Whether you're using the stock shifter or a Turner short shift kit, this DSSR will enhance the accuracy of your gear selections with minimal effort.

  • Enhanced Shift Precision: Reduces play and deflection in the linkage, delivering a more positive feel in the shifter.
  • High-Quality Construction: Crafted from 303 stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance and long-lasting durability.
  • Compatible Design: Fits BMW E30 325i/iS models with selector rod part 25111221657 and selector joint part 25117580281.
  • Improved Performance: Works seamlessly with both stock and Turner Motorsport short shifters.
  • Complete Kit: Includes necessary hardware for easy installation and optimal performance.
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Part#: 049570LA01KT
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The ULTIMATE shifter upgrade for your BMW! Experience more precise throws, less shift lever travel, and an all-around transformation in your shifting experience.

For dozens of years, enthusiasts have critiqued the imprecise and vague feeling of BMW manual transmissions. Plagued with long throws, fore and aft play in gear, and a generally loose feeling, your OEM BMW shifter leaves much to be desired. While most standard carrier-mount short throw shifter kits will aid in reducing throw length and eliminating side-to-side play in gear, some enthusiasts long for a hardcore, race-inspired shifter that completely removes play and excessive throw length. At Turner Motorsport we share the same desire and set out to offer the ULTIMATE upgrade with this Performance Chassis Mount Short Shifter.

WHY UPGRADE?

Factory BMW shifter assemblies are complex by nature. The main component of this assembly is the shift carrier, a cast aluminum piece positioned inside the transmission tunnel that incorporates bushings at both ends for mounting. Like most factory parts, these bushings are designed to reduce NVH (noise, vibration, and harshness) transmission to the cabin. To the spirited driver, however, these bushings translate to flex and vagueness in the shift lever. Moreover, because this carrier is mounted to both the transmission and the body, the entire shifter assembly will "float" with the driveline, further increasing the vague and imprecise feeling of your shifter.

Our Performance Chassis Mount Short Shifter removes the shift carrier assembly entirely—removing any prospect of flex caused by bushings or driveline movement. By contrast, this chassis mount shifter offers a drastic reduction in shift lever travel, vagueness, and side-to-side play. An elevated base allows for moving the fulcrum point upwards, resulting in a much shorter and more precise throw. Shift times are further reduced by a tall, "rally style" shift lever, used to aid in leverage while also bringing the lever closer to the steering wheel. Our design incorporates a proprietary centering spring design, which is adjustable for increasing or decreasing self-centering force. In short, this design eliminates all the drawbacks of your factory BMW shifter, translating to more control, greater precision, shorter throws, and faster shift times.

FEATURES & BENEFITS

Reduced Throw: Modified shifter geometry and heightened fulcrum point translate to a shorter shift lever throw
Improved Shifter Feel: Eliminating the shift carrier and associated bushings drastically reduces "slop" and side-to-side play in the shift lever
Increased Precision: Mounting the shifter to the chassis allows for little to no variation in gear selection
Universal Fitment: Fits many BMW chassis with the provided base plate and hardware (see "Fits These Cars" for exact fitment information)
DESIGN

6061 aluminum, 4130 steel, and 316 stainless steel construction
A type-II black anodized finish
Adjustable self-centering spring
"Rally Style" shift lever
Spherical bearing pivot with maintenance-free brass insert
Product Development:

Our Chassis Mount Shifters are designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team at Turner. Nothing but the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer and rigorous long term product testing.

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Turner Double Adjustable Short Shift Kit - E30
For the short shifter to work you must remove the vibration damper from the driveshaft
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T#:4251526
Part#: 026017TMS16
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We have always loved BMWs, but one of their shortcomings has always been shifter throw and feel. Even driving your BMW home from the dealership, you might realize that the shifter throw leaves something to be desired when you find your right hand in your backseat when shifting into fourth gear. Things only go downhill from here, as these cars increase in age and mileage shifts feel less and less precise. Here at Turner, we CAD design everything in house and source the best materials to give you a truly amazing product and enhance the driving experience in your ultimate driving machine. After extensive testing and development, we are proud to present you with our Turner Motorsport short shifter. We wanted to develop something that could fit any BMW owner’s preferences - our engineering team decided this could be designed a height and throw adjustable short shifter that also features a “Quick Change” rally lever extension that allows you to easily swap back and forth between OE height shifter and the longer, rally lever you see in the product photos. Why the rally lever extension? Having the added height allows you to keep both hands closer to the wheel through shifts - this is especially helpful on the track, but we like it in our daily drivers too.
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Turner Motorsport DSSR - E30 325i/iS (187mm)
For production vehicles that fit from 1984-1991
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T#:52516253
Part#: 017302LA01KT1
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BMW E30 325i/iS DSSR (187mm) - Turner Motorsport is the ultimate solution to eliminate shifter slop, providing tighter and crisper shifts for your BMW. Developed in collaboration with Rennline, this Dual Shear Selector Rod (DSSR) is designed to significantly reduce flexibility in the selector rod, ensuring a more precise and responsive shifting experience. Whether you're using the stock shifter or a Turner short shift kit, this DSSR will enhance the accuracy of your gear selections with minimal effort.

Does not include a new selector rod joint.

Benefits:

Enhanced Shift Precision: Reduces play and deflection in the linkage, delivering a more positive feel in the shifter.
High-Quality Construction: Crafted from 303 stainless steel for superior corrosion resistance and long-lasting durability.
Compatible Design: Fits BMW E30 325i/iS models with selector rod part 25111221657 and selector joint part 25117580281.
Improved Performance: Works seamlessly with both stock and Turner Motorsport short shifters.
Complete Kit: Includes necessary hardware for easy installation and optimal performance.

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AAF Race Shifter w/Adjustable Shift Shaft - E30 5-Speed
For vehicles with 5-speed transmissions
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T#:7624623
Part#: 116149
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AAF Racing have been building race cars for more than 8 years and have been installing all types and brands of after market shifters. Using all of that knowledge, AAF has incorporated all of this into their new innovative design. AAF's BMW Race Shifter with Adjustable Shift Shaft has a very wide array of available adjustments allowing you the ability to tune it exactly to your liking. If you want to change something about the way it works, most likely there is an adjustment for it! Adjustable Features: Throw Ratio: The knob height must remain at the same height and position for obvious ergonomic reasons. This means in order to incorporate a throw ratio adjustment WITHOUT changing the position of the knob or the pivot point, the location of the shift shaft connection must move closer or farther from the pivot point. This is done in the lower section of the shift lever. Adjustable Shift Shaft Included: Included is the AAF Adjustable Shift Shaft as they believe this allows for optimal shifting. With an adjustable shift shaft, you are able to move the shift knob forwards or backwards, as well as left or right (closer or farther from the steering wheel). You can make all these changes without affecting the spring position of 3rd and 4th gears. The shift shaft has an adjustment range from 165mm to 245mm. Knob Height: The AAF Race Shifter is capable of a total knob height change of 50mm while still having 3 different options for throw ratio. There are two knob spacers included, a 25mm and 50mm. This allows you to thread the knob down tight and lock it into place. Spring Center: Coupled with the AAF Adjustable Shift Shaft, the position of where your AAF Shifter springs to center is totally adjustable. There are two screws per center locator that can be used when setting your center position, then the upper cap will be locked down to ensure your center preference position never moves out of adjustment. Spring Pressure: One of the most unique features of the AAF Race Shifter is the centering spring mechanism. Unlike most shifters that use a typical steel spring, the AAF Race Shifter uses a polyurethane spring. This polyurethane spring absorbs shock and vibration load that a typical steel spring would magnify and resonate. This gives the AAF Race Shifter a connected feel to the transmission that is unmatched. It features two polyurethane springs. This allows the adjustment of the centering location of each spring independently which gets rid of any slack but also allows for preloading of the spring. AAF also offers multiple different spring rates of polyurethane which are preloaded in house. Mounting and Installation: AAF's Race Shifter is centered directly over the factory shifter hole. This allows it to be to be installed in many BMW applications. E30 Applications: Race: bolts in on the sides of the transmission tunnel to eliminate any flex in the sheet metal Street: precision water-jet cut flat plate that reinforces the chassis from directly beneath the shifter All other information and installation details available on AAF's website!
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Rennline ExactShift Billet Short Shifter - Silver Anodized - BMW E30/...
For vehicles with a Manual Tranmssion Only. Will not work with Auto or DCT transmissions.
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T#:10681679
Part#: TR05-SILVER
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**Slight modifications to transmission tunnel may be required to fit E9X 3-series vehicles** Rennline's new ExactShift chassis mounted short shifter for the E30, E36, & E46 3-series BMW ushers in a whole new level of performance for your 5 or 6 speed transmission. The TR05 delivers a crisp, direct, and tight shift throw that compliments any driving style, both on and/or off the track. All of this wrapped up in an eye-catching and aesthetically pleasing design with the level of quality, engineering, and manufacturing you have come to expect from Rennline. Constructed from CNC machined aircraft grade billet aluminum Extended shift lever positioning shift knob closer to steering wheel for ultimate control Return-to-center shift lever action Included rubber bellows to seal shifter opening and lever for an OEM+ look Mounts directly to transmission tunnel using supplied hardware Compatible with OEM center consoles and shift boots Support plate provides rigid mounting of shifter to transmission tunnel Uses factory shift selector rod
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Rennline ExactShift Billet Short Shifter - Black Anodized - BMW E30/E...
For vehicles with a Manual Tranmssion Only. Will not work with Auto or DCT transmissions.
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T#:10681677
Part#: TR05-BLACK
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**Slight modifications to transmission tunnel may be required to fit E9X 3-series vehicles** Rennline's new ExactShift chassis mounted short shifter for the E30, E36, & E46 3-series BMW ushers in a whole new level of performance for your 5 or 6 speed transmission. The TR05 delivers a crisp, direct, and tight shift throw that compliments any driving style, both on and/or off the track. All of this wrapped up in an eye-catching and aesthetically pleasing design with the level of quality, engineering, and manufacturing you have come to expect from Rennline. Constructed from CNC machined aircraft grade billet aluminum Extended shift lever positioning shift knob closer to steering wheel for ultimate control Return-to-center shift lever action Included rubber bellows to seal shifter opening and lever for an OEM+ look Mounts directly to transmission tunnel using supplied hardware Compatible with OEM center consoles and shift boots Support plate provides rigid mounting of shifter to transmission tunnel Uses factory shift selector rod
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Shift Lever Bushing
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Part#: 25117519669
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After a manual transmission reaches a certain amount of miles, the shifter has a tendency to have a loose feeling when in gear. This is largely due to wear on the shift lever bushing. Restore the shift feel your car had when it was new with a replacement shift lever bushing from ECS Tuning.
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AAF Race Shifter W/Adjustable Shift Shaft - E30 6-Speed
For vehicles with 6-speed transmissions
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T#:7624624
Part#: 116149-6
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AAF Racing have been building race cars for more than 8 years and have been installing all types and brands of after market shifters. Using all of that knowledge, AAF has incorporated all of this into their new innovative design. AAF's BMW Race Shifter with Adjustable Shift Shaft has a very wide array of available adjustments allowing you the ability to tune it exactly to your liking. If you want to change something about the way it works, most likely there is an adjustment for it! Adjustable Features: Throw Ratio: The knob height must remain at the same height and position for obvious ergonomic reasons. This means in order to incorporate a throw ratio adjustment WITHOUT changing the position of the knob or the pivot point, the location of the shift shaft connection must move closer or farther from the pivot point. This is done in the lower section of the shift lever. Adjustable Shift Shaft Included: Included is the AAF Adjustable Shift Shaft as they believe this allows for optimal shifting. With an adjustable shift shaft, you are able to move the shift knob forwards or backwards, as well as left or right (closer or farther from the steering wheel). You can make all these changes without affecting the spring position of 3rd and 4th gears. The shift shaft has an adjustment range from 165mm to 245mm. Knob Height: The AAF Race Shifter is capable of a total knob height change of 50mm while still having 3 different options for throw ratio. There are two knob spacers included, a 25mm and 50mm. This allows you to thread the knob down tight and lock it into place. Spring Center: Coupled with the AAF Adjustable Shift Shaft, the position of where your AAF Shifter springs to center is totally adjustable. There are two screws per center locator that can be used when setting your center position, then the upper cap will be locked down to ensure your center preference position never moves out of adjustment. Spring Pressure: One of the most unique features of the AAF Race Shifter is the centering spring mechanism. Unlike most shifters that use a typical steel spring, the AAF Race Shifter uses a polyurethane spring. This polyurethane spring absorbs shock and vibration load that a typical steel spring would magnify and resonate. This gives the AAF Race Shifter a connected feel to the transmission that is unmatched. It features two polyurethane springs. This allows the adjustment of the centering location of each spring independently which gets rid of any slack but also allows for preloading of the spring. AAF also offers multiple different spring rates of polyurethane which are preloaded in house. Mounting and Installation: AAF's Race Shifter is centered directly over the factory shifter hole. This allows it to be to be installed in many BMW applications. E30 Applications: Race: bolts in on the sides of the transmission tunnel to eliminate any flex in the sheet metal Street: precision water-jet cut flat plate that reinforces the chassis from directly beneath the shifter All other information and installation details available on AAF's website!
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AAF Street Shifter W/Adjustable Shift Shaft - E30 6-Speed
For vehicles with 6-speed transmissions
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T#:7624628
Part#: 116149.1-6
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AAF Racing have been building race cars for more than 8 years and have been installing all types and brands of after market shifters. Using all of that knowledge, AAF has incorporated all of this into their new innovative design. AAF's Street Shifter with Adjustable Shift Shaft has a very wide array of available adjustments allowing you the ability to tune it exactly to your liking. If you want to change something about the way it works, most likely there is an adjustment for it! Adjustable Features: Throw Ratio: The knob height must remain at the same height and position for obvious ergonomic reasons. This means in order to incorporate a throw ratio adjustment WITHOUT changing the position of the knob or the pivot point, the location of the shift shaft connection must move closer or farther from the pivot point. This is done in the lower section of the shift lever. Adjustable Shift Shaft Included: Included is the AAF Adjustable Shift Shaft as they believe this allows for optimal shifting. With an adjustable shift shaft, you are able to move the shift knob forwards or backwards, as well as left or right (closer or farther from the steering wheel). You can make all these changes without affecting the spring position of 3rd and 4th gears. The shift shaft has an adjustment range from 165mm to 245mm. Knob Height: The AAF Race Shifter is capable of a total knob height change of 50mm while still having 3 different options for throw ratio. There are two knob spacers included, a 25mm and 50mm. This allows you to thread the knob down tight and lock it into place. Spring Center: Coupled with the AAF Adjustable Shift Shaft, the position of where your AAF Shifter springs to center is totally adjustable. There are two screws per center locator that can be used when setting your center position, then the upper cap will be locked down to ensure your center preference position never moves out of adjustment. Spring Pressure: One of the most unique features of the AAF Street Shifter is the centering spring mechanism. Unlike most shifters that use a typical steel spring, the AAF Street Shifter uses a polyurethane spring. This polyurethane spring absorbs shock and vibration load that a typical steel spring would magnify and resonate. This gives the AAF Street Shifter a connected feel to the transmission that is unmatched. It features two polyurethane springs. This allows the adjustment of the centering location of each spring independently which gets rid of any slack but also allows for preloading of the spring. AAF also offers multiple different spring rates of polyurethane which are preloaded in house. Mounting and Installation: AAF's Street Shifter is centered directly over the factory shifter hole. This allows it to be to be installed in many BMW applications. E30 Applications: Race: bolts in on the sides of the transmission tunnel to eliminate any flex in the sheet metal Street: precision water-jet cut flat plate that reinforces the chassis from directly beneath the shifter All other information and installation details available on AAF's website!
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AAF Street Shifter W/Adjustable Shift Shaft - E30 5-Speed
For vehicles with 5-speed transmissions
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T#:7624627
Part#: 116149.1
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$ 1,245.00 USD
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AAF Racing have been building race cars for more than 8 years and have been installing all types and brands of after market shifters. Using all of that knowledge, AAF has incorporated all of this into their new innovative design. AAF's Street Shifter with Adjustable Shift Shaft has a very wide array of available adjustments allowing you the ability to tune it exactly to your liking. If you want to change something about the way it works, most likely there is an adjustment for it! Adjustable Features: Throw Ratio: The knob height must remain at the same height and position for obvious ergonomic reasons. This means in order to incorporate a throw ratio adjustment WITHOUT changing the position of the knob or the pivot point, the location of the shift shaft connection must move closer or farther from the pivot point. This is done in the lower section of the shift lever. Adjustable Shift Shaft Included: Included is the AAF Adjustable Shift Shaft as they believe this allows for optimal shifting. With an adjustable shift shaft, you are able to move the shift knob forwards or backwards, as well as left or right (closer or farther from the steering wheel). You can make all these changes without affecting the spring position of 3rd and 4th gears. The shift shaft has an adjustment range from 165mm to 245mm. Knob Height: The AAF Race Shifter is capable of a total knob height change of 50mm while still having 3 different options for throw ratio. There are two knob spacers included, a 25mm and 50mm. This allows you to thread the knob down tight and lock it into place. Spring Center: Coupled with the AAF Adjustable Shift Shaft, the position of where your AAF Shifter springs to center is totally adjustable. There are two screws per center locator that can be used when setting your center position, then the upper cap will be locked down to ensure your center preference position never moves out of adjustment. Spring Pressure: One of the most unique features of the AAF Street Shifter is the centering spring mechanism. Unlike most shifters that use a typical steel spring, the AAF Street Shifter uses a polyurethane spring. This polyurethane spring absorbs shock and vibration load that a typical steel spring would magnify and resonate. This gives the AAF Street Shifter a connected feel to the transmission that is unmatched. It features two polyurethane springs. This allows the adjustment of the centering location of each spring independently which gets rid of any slack but also allows for preloading of the spring. AAF also offers multiple different spring rates of polyurethane which are preloaded in house. Mounting and Installation: AAF's Street Shifter is centered directly over the factory shifter hole. This allows it to be to be installed in many BMW applications. E30 Applications: Race: bolts in on the sides of the transmission tunnel to eliminate any flex in the sheet metal Street: precision water-jet cut flat plate that reinforces the chassis from directly beneath the shifter All other information and installation details available on AAF's website!
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