Hi everyone,
Long story short I let my GF shift while I was driving and I'm pretty sure my shift set-up is now somewhat broken. TBF we were a little rowdy, not her fault.
Specifically, when I shift into 1st, 3rd, or 5th, there's a little more "throw" than there used to be. I can select the gear and push the shifter/selector as far as it *should* go, and still can push it another inch or two forward from there. This wasn't happening before. Also, the shifter sort of rises a touch [when pushed further forward], and I can push it back down, or if I disengage the clutch, it gets pulled back to normal position. So, here we are. I have two questions:
(1) Does it sound like I need to do a shift kit refresh? M3 only has 92500 miles, and everything was fine before. Ofc, I haven't gone and jacked the car up etc to verify. But does it sound like it's only a clip that came loose? Or should I send it and just do the refresh?
(2) I was considering a shift kit anyway, though I'd prefer to just fix it if it's able to be fixed in the meantime. Let's suppose it needs a full refresh /or/ I'm going to just do the refresh regardless. I'm wondering if the parts I have below are everything I need. So far I have:
- Dinan short shift kit (FCPEuro, https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-kit-d550-1004) [open to suggestions if this isn't the best choice]
- Shift bushing kit (FCPEuro, https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-e46m3shiftkit)
- Selector rod dowel pin (FCPEuro, https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...in-23411466134) [not sure I need this, but saw it listed on a different forum]
- Giubo and bolts (FCPEuro, https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...e-3141522112hd) [might as well]
- I'll also need exhaust gaskets, but not sure which. RealOEM isn't super clear here. Exhaust bolts too? Or can I reuse those?
- Should I do hangers if I'm already there?
- Am I missing anything else?
If it's helpful, I'll take a video and post it but I hope I've described the problem enough to get some feedback.
Thanks y'all long live the forum.
sleepy
Long story short I let my GF shift while I was driving and I'm pretty sure my shift set-up is now somewhat broken. TBF we were a little rowdy, not her fault.
Specifically, when I shift into 1st, 3rd, or 5th, there's a little more "throw" than there used to be. I can select the gear and push the shifter/selector as far as it *should* go, and still can push it another inch or two forward from there. This wasn't happening before. Also, the shifter sort of rises a touch [when pushed further forward], and I can push it back down, or if I disengage the clutch, it gets pulled back to normal position. So, here we are. I have two questions:
(1) Does it sound like I need to do a shift kit refresh? M3 only has 92500 miles, and everything was fine before. Ofc, I haven't gone and jacked the car up etc to verify. But does it sound like it's only a clip that came loose? Or should I send it and just do the refresh?
(2) I was considering a shift kit anyway, though I'd prefer to just fix it if it's able to be fixed in the meantime. Let's suppose it needs a full refresh /or/ I'm going to just do the refresh regardless. I'm wondering if the parts I have below are everything I need. So far I have:
- Dinan short shift kit (FCPEuro, https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-kit-d550-1004) [open to suggestions if this isn't the best choice]
- Shift bushing kit (FCPEuro, https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-e46m3shiftkit)
- Selector rod dowel pin (FCPEuro, https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...in-23411466134) [not sure I need this, but saw it listed on a different forum]
- Giubo and bolts (FCPEuro, https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...e-3141522112hd) [might as well]
- I'll also need exhaust gaskets, but not sure which. RealOEM isn't super clear here. Exhaust bolts too? Or can I reuse those?
- Should I do hangers if I'm already there?
- Am I missing anything else?
If it's helpful, I'll take a video and post it but I hope I've described the problem enough to get some feedback.
Thanks y'all long live the forum.
sleepy
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