I had heard that the 135i might have the same trans, but I wasn't able to confirm it. Does anyone have access to take pics of a 135,235 or 335i linkage?

 

I worked with JLR in Greenville and negotiated 7% off MSRP with very little hassle. Just asked several dealers for their best deal on what I wanted and went with the one I felt most comfortable. This was before the rebate, which they did not know about but are now doing.

 

Some pics in here:

DIY: BMW Short Shift Kit (SSK) for 335i

 

Just because the gearbox is the same doesn't mean the external linkage is the same. I'm not saying it *isn't* because I just don't know, but that's a huge assumption.

 

It is highly likely to work since the relative position of the stick doesn't matter. Only the stick is being replaced, and none of the linkage. Worth a try.

 

I agree that it's worth a look, but do not share your optimism. Does anyone have a diagram for the F-Type that is analogous to this?

BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum - View Single Post - DIY: BMW Short Shift Kit (SSK) for 335i

 

That was a very good DIY, which looks pretty simple on the 335i. Hopefully, JLR hasn't figured out a way to make it 10x more difficult on the F-Type.

 

My custom order got a discount off MSRP, and a few things thrown in, but with a lack of inventory on the manual and 2016 being brand new, and factory order... I didn't expect there was much room to negotiate. Quite good on the others who were able to do that... I am not sure if that is a geographic thing. I think the 2016 is going to be in higher demand than previous models with lower inventory?