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BMW E9x Short Shifter, Plug and Play

This adjustable BMW E9x short shifter makes the shift throw of your manual BMW considerably shorter and more precise. It is intended for the 1 Series E81, E82, E87 and E88 and the 3 Series E90, E91, E92 and E93. Gear changes are noticeably quicker, which you feel straight away at trackdays, when drifting and simply on the road.

The shifter fits in the original tunnel, uses the existing holes and disappears under the original gear lever gaiter. You do not need to modify anything on the body.

Key benefits of this BMW E9x short shifter

• Shorter shift time and more precise shifting
• Adjustable shift travel, to suit your own preference
• Fully CNC-milled
• Lever pivots on a high-quality bearing
• Semi-matt black powder coating
• Plastic gear knob, comfortable to hold in summer and winter
• No modifications to the body: original holes in the tunnel
• Fits under the original gear lever gaiter

Suitable for

BMW 1 Series E8x and 3 Series E9x with manual gearbox

• BMW 1 Series E81, E82, E87 and E88
• BMW 3 Series E90, E91, E92 and E93

Technical specifications

• Item number: 0303
• Type: adjustable short shifter
• Machining: fully CNC-milled
• Bearing: lever on a bearing
• Finish: powder-coated semi-matt black
• Gear knob: plastic
• Fitting: original shift mechanism is no longer used, connection to the gearbox via the original shift rod
• Weight: 1.7 kg

Installation and delivery

During fitting, the original shift mechanism is removed. The short shifter is connected to the gearbox only via the original shift rod. It goes into the original tunnel and uses the existing holes, so no sawing or drilling in the body is needed.

After fitting, you set the shift travel the way you like it. Then, with the car stationary, check that all gears, including reverse, engage properly and fully before you go on the road. The original gear lever gaiter simply goes back over it.

You will find more shifting upgrades in our short shifters category. If you drive an older BMW, also take a look at our short shifter for other BMW models.

Shorter, more precise and neatly hidden under the original gear lever gaiter.

If your gearshift still feels a bit sluggish or vague after fitting, also look at the rest of the shift linkage. Worn bushes in the shift rod or in the gearbox mount cause play that a shorter lever cannot take away. It is precisely in combination with firm bushes that you get the most out of a short shift travel.

Why choose this BMW E9x short shifter?

The original gear lever of the E8x and E9x has a long and somewhat vague throw. This BMW E9x short shifter turns that into a short, tight movement, while you can adjust the shift travel yourself. Because it uses the original holes and the original gear lever gaiter, the interior stays tidy.

Frequently asked questions

Do I have to modify the tunnel?

No. The BMW E9x short shifter uses the original holes in the tunnel; no modifications to the body are needed.

Is the shift travel adjustable?

Yes, you set the length of the shift throw yourself to suit your own preference.

Does the original gear lever gaiter still fit over it?

Yes, the shifter is made to fit under the original gear lever gaiter.

What happens to the original shift mechanism?

It is no longer used. The shifter is connected to the gearbox only via the original shift rod.

Which models does it fit?

The E81, E82, E87, E88, E90, E91, E92 and E93 with manual gearbox.

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