Shifter Upgrades and Components for BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003)

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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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E36, E46, E39 Dinan Billet Short-Shifter Kit
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Not compatible with the 6-speed manual that was introduced for the 2004-06 model years on the 330i/ci (this includes all ZHP cars) nor the 2001-05 325xi/330xi.
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T#:391776
Part#: D550-1004
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$ 254.99 USD
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11% off MSRP
$ 286.99

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$ 254.99 USD
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  • 20-25% shorter shifts
  • Counterbalanced for great shift feel
  • Stainless steel & aluminum construction
  • Rubber isolated for reduced NVH
  • Maintains stock shift feel with uprated stock-type bushings

The Dinan short shifter provides shorter shift throws with a crisper and more precise feel than a stock shifter. Instead of retrofitting a stock BMW lever, with all of its deficiencies, Dinan has engineered this billet aluminum shifting system. Special features engineered into this unit include a two piece fully isolated stick assembly, exclusive integrated and dampened pivot cup with self lubricating pivot ball, counter balanced to reduce effort and exclusive polymer "Iglide" T-500 lower pivot bushings that are impervious to contamination. Featuring an adjustable pivot, which allows this shifter to fit both standard and M Series applications. All of this combined with a simple straightforward installation provides a professional level shifter. Provides a 25% throw reduction in E36s, E39s and E46s and a 20% throw reduction in M3 and M5 applications.

For over 35 years, Dinan has been America's premier tuning company, pioneering advancements in BMW modification while retaining a focus on balanced performance that preserves the original character and driving feel that a BMW offers. When you install a Dinan part on your car, know that it's not only carefully developed and tested, but that Dinan stands behind it with a four year, 50,000-mile warranty.

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Teflon Shifter Carrier Bushings
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T#:388077
Part#: 25117507695T
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Shifter slop is a common complaint among all BMW models. Some of that play comes from the bushings where the shifter carrier mounts to the transmission. The original rubber carrier bushings don't last very long and when they get too soft the shifter flops around. These Teflon bushings are not as stiff as Delrin so they won't transmit as much vibration and buzz in the shifter. Yet Teflon will last much longer than the factory rubber, giving you precise shifting for many years.

Note: this is only one part of the shift linkage and there may be other components that need replacing to improve shifting feel.

We advise getting a replacement bushing carrier pin as well. If the original rubber bushings are worn the pin will have wear too and you will still have slop in the shifter, even with the new bushings.

These are the OVAL shifter carrier bushings (some BMW models have round bushings).

This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1998 E36 BMW 328i 328is 328ic M3
1999-2002 E46 BMW 328i 328ci 330i 330ci
2001-2006 E46 BMW M3
1997-2003 E39 BMW 540i M5
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 1.9 Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i M Roadster M Roadster
1999-2003 E52 BMW Z8

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BMW M62 S62 Teflon Shifter Bushing Kit
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T#:369439
Part#: 2511-002
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$ 59.24 USD
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Upgrade the shifting experience of your BMW with the BMW M62 S62 Teflon Shifter Bushing Kit. This high-quality bushing kit is designed to improve shift accuracy and reduce play in the shifter mechanism, resulting in a crisper and more precise shifting feel. Engineered specifically for BMW M62 and S62 engines, this kit offers easy installation and long-lasting durability. Enhance your BMW's performance and driving experience with this premium shifter bushing kit.

  • Improves shift accuracy for precise gear changes
  • Reduces play in the shifter mechanism for a crisper feel
  • Engineered specifically for BMW M62 and S62 engines
  • Easy installation with long-lasting durability
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