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Originally Posted by tjswarbrick
Part discontinued and unavailable.
On to next attempt...
Really don't want to drop the cash on a UUC, Rogue or Dinan. But may.
How tough is it, really, to bend a 550i or e90 BMWP lever to sit properly in the center of the gate?
I'd been looking at e60 550i lever [25117561678] trying to figure out how that's better. Glad I did a Google search!
550i SSK lever is recommended for all kinds of applications - notably E39 and E46.
P/N 25117546373.
Cheap and in stock at ECS so I'll probably go that route.
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I have the e60 550i shifter lever in my e39 540i 6speed and I really like it! In fact I prefer it over my BMW Performance SSK in my 135i. The Perf SSK is no longer available thru BMW. But perhaps you can find one sitting on the shelf at a BMW dealer. You just have to ask nicely for a dealer to look up IF that part is at another local dealership.
If you decide on getting the e60 550i shifter... I don't think you will be disappointed. You will have to install it and see who the shift lever is aligned(direction it points to). My guess is you will have to bend it some to the left - in order for it to work.
Bending the lever is quite easy... you need a BIG vise... then put to long deep 1/2 or 3/8th sockets on one side of the lever... then place another deep socket where you want to BEND the lever. Then just start cranking down on the vise until you have the desired shape. You will have to try some experimentation.
You would bend the shift lever like this... but this is the linkage arm... DO NOT bend this lever!! But this will give you an idea on how to bend the lever little by little and test fit it in the car.
internet photo...
The 128i/328i Perf Short Shift lever is still available to order thru BMW. I am not sure how this lever will fit. My guess it would be a direct bolt on.
Both levers are cheap at $65 each. You will also need a new "socket" bearing, some high temp grease like MsO2(CV joint grease) and maybe a few extra c-clips and yellow washers. All in all under $80 for everything.
Dackel