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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.
A full overhaul of your shift setup. Short shift upgrade featuring an exclusive N54 DSSR, poly carrier bushing and associated components to transform your driving experience.
The double-adjustable short shifter kit features both shift lever height and throw adjustment to dial in the exact shifter feel you are looking for. Paired with the N54 DSSR this kit features upgraded replacements for your entire shift assembly with a whole new shift carrier, bushings, lever, and selector rod. Did we mention this will work with any factory-style press on shift knob?
If you're aiming to install a short throw shifter setup or completely rejuvenate your shifting assembly, this comprehensive kit is your perfect solution. It leaves no aspect untouched, upgrading all components simultaneously, eliminating the need for troubleshooting later to address any play in your shifter. We've all experienced the frustration of piecemealing upgrades, only to find ourselves cobbling together the rest of the kit in a longer, more tedious process. With this kit, you can get it right the first time and avoid any disappointment.
Performance advantages:
Adjustable between a conservative short throw to an ultra-short throw
Ultra crisp shifter feel - quicker, more precise shifts
More engaging driving experience
Design:
CNC machined chromoly steel shift lever assembly with 304ss shifter ball
Nylatron bushings
6061 Bearing cup assembly with type 2 anodizing for an amazing look and corrosion reistance
Shift level is compatible with OE BMW and aftermarket shift knobs
Reduced deflection from the rigid DSSR
Kit Contents:
Shifter arm assembly - 25117545110
Shifter arm bushings - 25117528407
Bearing pins - (25117529078 and 25117529079)
Turner poly rear shifter arm bushing - (25111222015 and 25111222652)
Shift lever assembly - 25117555911
Shifter lever cap assembly
Short shift lever adapter
E8x/E9x DSSR - 25117524722
Restore your BMW's shifter to its former precision with Turner Motorsport's top-notch replacement kit. Over time, most BMW shifters lose their original feel due to inferior rubber bushings. These bushings introduce excessive movement in the shift lever, resulting in a shifter that lacks precision.
Introducing Turner Motorsport's solution - a direct-fit, high-strength Teflon bushing. Meticulously crafted from pure Teflon rod, free from any impurities or fillers, these bushings promise extended durability. By eliminating side-to-side play in the shifter rod, they notably enhance the performance of even the stock shifter.
Elevate your BMW's shifting experience with Turner Motorsport's precision-designed replacement kit.
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 Delrin bushings have almost no deflection and 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.
New carrier bushing pins are included.
A sloppy shifter can make your driving experience miserable. Luckily these Genuine BMW shifter rebuild kits are available to restore the crisp feel of a brand new shifter. This kit includes all of the Genuine BMW components that normally wear down and cause issues such as the bushings, clips, and dowel pin.
See all of the included components below!
A sloppy shifter can make your driving experience miserable. Luckily these Genuine BMW shifter rebuild kits are available to restore the crisp feel of a brand new shifter. This kit includes all of the Genuine BMW components that normally wear down and cause issues such as the bushings, clips, and dowel pin.
See all of the included components below!