NP Parts Competition BMW Short Shifter Specifications This new version (V2) now includes a centering spring  ensuring the shifter to return to neutral position even more precisely and quicker. This short shifter fits onto the gearbox tunnel and suits all manual BMW gearboxes. Made entirely from CNC'd forged 6082 aluminium this high quality short shifter offers numerous advantages : Adjustable gear locking : great feature for race or drift cars insuring you always hit the right gear ! The integrated mechanism allows you to block access to gears on the left (reverse 1st and 2nd gear) or on the right (5th and 6th gear). You will avoid mis-shifts protecting the engine from an accidental gear change from 3->2 instead of a 3->4 which could be fatal for your for car or alternatively a shift from 2->5 instead of a 2->3 affecting your driving during qualifications for example.Simply push the button on the knob at any time to release locking. Reduced length for quicker gear throws Mounted on bearings for ultra precise shifting Waterproof and smokeproof thanks to a fabric gaiter We recommend installing this shifter only in vehicles used in competition such as grip drift hillclimbs... with uprated gearbox mounts (the lever being secured to the gearbox tunnel it is important to limit transmission movements as much as possible).