Project Chronicle

This mod ended up being a little pricier than I anticipiated, but man was it worth it - The stock shifter in the E30 was coming up on 300,000 miles and 40 years old - Though I love the OEM setup, the way I drive this car calls for a slightly shorter and more precise shift. 

I got the UUC Short Throw Shift Kit with the optional Dual Sheer Selector Rod - This part has two rods on the physical gear selector, as the factory selector has one singular rod. The benefit of a DSSR is the distribution of tension on the selector, and always reduces play in the assembly, giving you a much more solid, and predictable feel.

I went with a Condor Speed Shop Tall Weighted Shift Knob. This one actually has a (removable) 110Gram counterweight in the shifter - giving you the option to take it out for a lighter shift feel. Feels much better with it in. 

Overall this mod changed the way the car feels when driving backroads, as I am able to switch between 2nd and 3rd gear much, much faster, and much more confidently. The old bushings had so much slop and play, I would actually find myself occasionally grinding gears during spirited drives, as the shifter often slipped or fell out of/into gear.