ssk - anyone use the m roadster lever in an e28 m5 ?

[joe in nashvegas]

I know this has been beat to death many times,
but does anyone use the m roadster (or whaterver it is) shift lever in their e28 m5 ?

I recall Tim enchanter said it "ended up where reverse is",
but then he had just started repping UUC around that time.....

I'd LOVE a UUC, but wallet tells me to check out the budget buy...

[Mike in Louisville]

I have the MZ3 (M roadster) shifter in my '84 eta, and I love it. It did move the knob position like 3/4 of an inch, but it's actually in a better place for me than the stock one. I know I don't have an M5, but the result is the same in any e28. Steve Haygood can set you up with a shifter, he'll make sure you get the right stuff. Clay Tycksen's writeup (http://www.tycksen.com/bmw/tech/mz3_shifter/index.php) is awesome, with the writeup the install can be done in 30-45 minutes.

[Cacatfish]

I used an E36 M3 lever in my e28. Same positioning as the MZ3 lever but a little longer throw. I didnt like the way neutral was suddenly up towards the front and the reach was longer, so I just had the selector rod shortened by about 1/4 inch which brought it back to center. Loved it then.

[billings88]

I just installed a UUC lever in my M5. Love it. Smooth shorter shifts and looks good. I had thought that the lever would be significantly shorter, but it is not. Shorter, yes. Nonetheless, I do like it and also like the UUC aluminum knob that I put on it.

All in all I would say it was worth it.

b88

[rs4pro3]

I put the M-roadster on my 84 633 tranny, Way short throw, but nothcy. I like it a lot but the effort to shift into gear takes more force(my arm was sore for the first day or so)

[Justin_FL]

My new to me M5 came with the UUC shifter. It is a little stiff when going around town and you aren't trying to go anywhere. But when you feel like going through the gears it makes all the difference compared to stock.

I have driven an E24 with some Z3-variant lever and it seemed nice, but required more effort than the UUC for not much shorter throws and the gears seemed to be in a different position from what I remember. The UUC setup seems about right, I was about to put one in my 535i before it was totaled after talking a bit at 5erFest with Argun (he works for UUC).

Try giving the guys at UUC a call and mention 5erFest, they seem very in tune with enthusiasts and Argun mentioned a steep discount for 5erFest attendees. Worth a shot!

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