Getrag 265 shift platform

[halboyles]

We have been getting many requests for this shift tower. We should have some in production by the end of this month. Thanks to @sfdon and @BarneyT for doing the final test fittings and their suggestions for improving the design.
If you would like to get on the list for one of these, please post on this thread so I can keep track of the requests.

 

[mulberryworks]

Perhaps move this to Parts for sale?

 

[Thomas76]

Please keep me on the list of interested to purchase, thanks.

 

[halboyles]

Perhaps move this to Parts for sale?

Yes! Sorry about that. Can I do that or only an admin?

 

[halboyles]

Please keep me on the list of interested to purchase, thanks.

Consider yourself added~!

 

[Barry.b]

We have been getting many requests for this shift tower. We should some in production by the end of this month. Thanks to @sfdon and @barneytoler for doing the final test fittings and their suggestions for improving the design.
If you would like to get on the list for one of these, please post on this thread so I can keep track of the requests.

Hi Hal
Please add me to the list.
I am looking to buy one
Thanks.

 

[Simon_D]

Interested in this as well

 

[Thomas76]

Not to be a ball buster, behind schedule?

 

[deQuincey]

We have been getting many requests for this shift tower. We should have some in production by the end of this month. Thanks to @sfdon and @BarneyT for doing the final test fittings and their suggestions for improving the design.
If you would like to get on the list for one of these, please post on this thread so I can keep track of the requests.

an image of the part itself would help to identify what exactly you are offering, IMHO

Thanks !

 

[rsporsche]

@halboyles consider me interested ... but like our friend deQ ... it would be great to see a pic of what we are discussing

 

[Arde]

For the minds that cannot deal with abstractions

 

[halboyles]

an image of the part itself would help to identify what exactly you are offering, IMHO

Good idea. We have gone through several iterations of prototyping with our designers/users/manufacturers over the last year or so (which is rather quick progress for a very small company @Thomas76) and I don't have a final version to show yet, but here are a couple of pics of the part we are working on. I made several adjustments after installing the prototype on my own '74 CS just last month and these will show up in the final product.
I apologize for the extended development time, but, as anyone knows who has bought any of our products, we make world class, vintage BMW specific products, not cheap generic parts.

 

[teahead]

Will there be a slight tweak to the original in that I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that G265 installs usually end up with the shifter slightly cockeyed to the left, making it hard to put in REV?

 

[Markos]

Will there be a slight tweak to the original in that I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that G265 installs usually end up with the shifter slightly cockeyed to the left, making it hard to put in REV?

I hadn’t heard that. Is this the result of using the 265 bellhousing? The front portion of a 265 case is a 262, so the only thing that could change the orientation of the shifter is the bell housing alignment, or perhaps the overall length of the case amplifying any alignment issues.

 

[halboyles]

Will there be a slight tweak to the original in that I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that G265 installs usually end up with the shifter slightly cockeyed to the left, making it hard to put in REV?

I don't have any feedback that the orientation of the G265 would cause any problem shifting into reverse except that the shift lever can hit the surrounding console and make it harder to get into gear. I can say that the clevis fork on the rod that connects to the transmission input shaft has very tight tolerances to the inside top of the shift tower. I've done test fittings with the OEM shift rod and DSSRs, and both have clearance issues in reverse and fifth. Some folks have the problem, some don't. So, we solved that problem by creating an opening in that area to eliminate any possibility of interference.

 

[teahead]

https://e9coupe.com/forum/threads/what-to-do-about-g265-reverse-gear-hitting-console.6312/

 

[Stevehose]

Will there be a slight tweak to the original in that I think (correct me if I'm wrong) that G265 installs usually end up with the shifter slightly cockeyed to the left, making it hard to put in REV?

I did no thave this or 5th gear issue, perhaps because I used a 320i lower lever to make it a slightly shorter throw, and it works great with plenty of room to spare vs the console.

 

[Antar]

Hal, this shifter tower looks great and would pair well with my 5sp c/r dogleg. I am interested, pllease add my name to the list.

 

[OCCoupe]

Please add my name too for two!

 

[halboyles]

Thank you for all the responses! I talked to the manufacturer yesterday and they are finishing up the adjustments I sent them at the beginning of the month. We should be able to start production this next month.