Shifter Bushings for BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003)

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Where we feel the most connected to our BMW is the shifter. A precise, snappy, sharp shift gives you the tactile and rewarding feel unlike any other. If your shifter is more slop than shift, it is time to replace or upgrade your shift bushings. Choose between our upgraded carriers bushings and shifter bushings to give your driving experience a serious upgrade, or bring back the factory precision with repair kits.
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Turner Polyurethane Shifter Arm Carrier Bushing - E36 E46 E9X F30 F32...
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Even after rebuilding your manual transmission shifter with brand new BMW components or installing a short shift kit, your shifts will still be at the mercy of soft factory bushings. Designed with 100% comfort and low manufacturing costs in mind, BMW's factory carrier bushing offers a freedom of movement on all axis, resulting in "factory installed slop".
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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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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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Shift Lever Bushing
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T#:7164820
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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