BMW E24 635CSi How To Install A Short Shifter - Part 1

1) Drop the Exhaust (!) 2) Drop the Driveshaft (!!) 3) Smack yourself in the face pulling out the shift knob (!!!) 4) Drop the rear transmission bracket and support (!!!!) 5) Fish around trying to remove three fiddly clips (one of which you will never see, has to all be done by "feel") While in there replace: 1) Drive shaft flex disc 2) Driveshaft center support bearing 3) Rubber boot 4) Transmission mounts 5) All shifter bushings then re-install it all...there goes 1/2 your weekend.