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Originally Posted by DillonInCO
Nice! Do you think you'll be able to just bend the non-threaded part in the center?
Tomorrow I may be buying the white base model I posted a while back. I'm taking it to have a PPI done at a reputable indy shop (that specializes in BMW), and if it checks out, pretty sure I'm going for it. First thing I'll probably do is replace the shift bushings / carrier pin, and change the tranny fluid. Anyone used teflon ones, like these? Also, recommendations on what fluid to use? |
Yeah, I gotta match up the angle of the stock shifter. I think there is enough tolerance with the adaptability of the rod, that I can find the sweet spot. "Fingers Crossed". Worse case, I may lose some of the upper adjustment of the upper most part due to the high oem angle. I can always make a new threaded rod if necessary..... and a few clones for my e53 brothers to adapt it over.
Congrats on the new ride. I used Red Line fluid when I changed my gear box fluid. I went with the Red Line D4 ATF. 2 quarts. You can go with their MTL, or do a hybrid of 50:50 MTL and D4 ATF. I had read that you get better winter performance with the D4 ATF straight, but honestly, I think I will try the hybrid approach next. The BMW OEM "lifetime" fluid can be purchased in 5 quart quantities at a premium price. You can also purchase a cross compatible fluid made by....Pentosin (German made)at Oreilly's at about $20 a quart which is good stuff. My personal vote is Red Line.
Good find on the Teflon bushing. You'd be the first that I know of. I'm putting in a new cup and assessing the rest of the bushings as I go.
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2005 X5 3.0, 6MT, Alpine White on Truffle Brown, Sport, Preim, and Cold Weather, Alpina Stainless Headers, AFe Intake, UUC SSK, OEM 87's, 3.64 Differential Swap,Performance Modified Euro 2 Tune, UUC LTW Flywheel and HD clutch, Bilstein B12 Suspension kit 
Future mods ZHP/Schrick Cam Shaft upgrade, Operation code name: Doppelschrauben-Kompressor
Wife's Ride: 2011 e70 X5 351 M///Sport.
Also in the fold: 2004 X3 3.0, 6MT, Black Sapphire on Terracotta, port, Premium, Cold Weather.
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