BMW E-Series Short Shifter – No Drilling. No Trimming.
The BMW E-Series Short Shifter by RTD Motorsports is engineered to fit E30, E36 (including E36 M3), E46 (including E46 M3), E8X (135i), E9X (335i / M3), E60 M5 and BMW Z4 (E-Series) chassis. Designed for precision and durability, this billet aluminum short shifter delivers a firm, mechanical feel with effortless self-centering and rapid, confident shifts — without cutting the center console or drilling the transmission tunnel.
First of its kind in the world.
No trimming to the interior. No tunnel drilling required.
Why It’s Different
Self-centering feel: An integrated solid torsion spring automatically re-centers the lever and provides crisp mechanical feedback between gears.
Zero interior cutting: No console trimming and no tunnel drilling required for installation.
Track-grade materials: All aluminum components are precision-machined from billet Alumec 89 (harder than 7075) and finished to tight tolerances for long-term durability.
Built to last: Premium bronze bushings (not Teflon) ensure superior wear resistance and consistent shifting precision.
Rigid, compact base: Stainless Steel 304 welded base, engineered for structural strength within a compact footprint.
BMW E-Series Short Shifter Compatibility
This shifter is compatible with multiple BMW E-Series chassis, including:
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BMW E30
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BMW E36 & E36 M3
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BMW E46 & E46 M3
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BMW E8X (135i)
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BMW E9X (335i / M3)
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BMW E60 M5
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BMW Z4 (E-Series models)
For E8X and E9X (335i / 135i) models, DSSR selection is required based on your transmission option.
For E30, E36 and E46 chassis, the OEM linkage can be retained. However, upgrading to a DSSR is recommended for maximum shifting precision and reduced play.
This version is designed as a non-locking short shifter (no reverse lockout mechanism).
Looking for a locking version? Explore our BMW E-Series REVO1 LOCKOUT Short Shifter here.
What’s Included
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RTD Aluminum Non-Locking Short Shifter — fully assembled
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Pins & clips replacing OEM selector-rod clips
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All required mounting hardware
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DSSR (included when required based on selected transmission option)
Need an extra knob? Select your preferred knob option above.
Warranty
Full one-year warranty from the delivery date.
















































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