Floppy Rod!

[halboyles]

Does your rod flop all over the place? Do you have a hard time keeping it in the slot?

Then our Ultimate Shift Linkage System is just the answer! Replace all the worn-out shifting components from the end of the shifter to the input rod on the transmission. And, get a DSSR to boot! We have stainless steel DSSRs for all the vintage BMWs from the 60s to the 80s. We have both early and late E3/E9 versions for both 4 and 5 speed transmissions. They all come with oil-impregnated bronze bushings, the latest connection joint at the transmission input rod with an oil-impregnated bronze bushing, stainless steel clevis pins, clevis pin clips, a tube of Super Lube and our famous Wedgie Tool to make the job go faster.

And, during our Black Friday sale get 10% off on any of our Shift Linkage Systems!

The Ultimate Shift Linkage System for M30 | 2002s Only

Does your rod flop all over the place? Do you have a hard time getting it in the slot? Then our Ultimate Shift Linkage System is just the answer! Replace all the worn-out shifting components from the end of the shifter to the input rod on the transmission. And, get a DSSR to boot! We have...

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[nosmonkey]

A tube of lube always helps a floppy rod get nice and firm again

 

[sfdon]

Got to say that Hal’s new shifter system is the real deal.

Go ahead and toss that old mycoxafloppin setup away!

 

[Gransin]

I have the DIY version of this kit, and I have no doubt halboyles kit is even tighter, so here's a video that demonstrates how firm your rod can be if choose to go for it:

 

[bavbob]

Since my car is an automatic, I'm having a limp response to this entire thread.

 

[rsporsche]

out of curiosity, what is the length of the DSSR for the o/d 5 speed?

 

[sfdon]

Don’t focus on length ….. it’s all about how you shift….

 

[Krzysztof]

Gearbox's synchronizers might not be as happy in a "hands" of drivers liking to rest a hand of gearshift knob while driving.

Another "channel" to feel your car more (including gearbox toothed wheels and bearings), so probably good time to check the gearbox's condition prior the installation of such a kit.

 

[Stevehose]

out of curiosity, what is the length of the DSSR for the o/d 5 speed?

Mine is a 144

 

[3nsahalee]

I recently purchased this kit, along with Hal’s 5-speed platform, and can vouch for their quality.
They are both engineered very well and fabricated/finished to an extremely high level.

 

[rsporsche]

Don’t focus on length ….. it’s all about how you shift….

i bought a DSSR a while back ... and i think it was 144mm, but i like the idea of Hal's complete kit with all of the pieces.

 

[halboyles]

out of curiosity, what is the length of the DSSR for the o/d 5 speed?

I did a lot of measurements before settling on a length and it turned out to be 147mm, center of hole to center of hole. We are also making a short shifter to work on any vintage BMW with similar geometry to the original shifter, just a shorter throw. I'll keep everybody posted. Here's a link to the "Coming Soon" page:

Short Shifter Kit | 2002s Only

COMING SOON!!This short shifter is based on the original 1600/2002 shifter and is a direct replacement for the original. It incorporates the same ergonomic bends as the original and includes new mounting hardware with ball cups. Both early (pre March 1974) and late (March 1974 on) versions are...

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