RTD v4 mini shifter

divadp17 · 12-09-2019, 05:18 PM

Alright guys just wanted to share this post for anyone that plans to get a RTD V4 shifter for their e9X m3.

First of all the built quality of this shifter was very nice. IMO it was worth every penny as I didn't like the shift the way the stock shifter felt. The shift on the rtd is really short, no slop, and very easy to install.

The only complaint I have is the shifter not coming with a rubber seal for the chassis mounting areat. Without that rubber cover expect all types of noise and air to channel through that mounting point. Eventually I couldn't handle the noise and amount of dust that was accumulating in the interior. So what i did to fix this issue was by using the oem rubber cover and cutting the bottom half where the thick mounting point is. Then apply some silicon glue to mount the rubber seal on the RTD shifter. This basically reduced all the noise and the air from channeling in.
I highly recommend doing this if you plan on getting this shifter.

Conzyo · 12-09-2019, 08:27 PM

Thanks for the heads up.
I've been wanting one for awhile now.
Where did you order from?
Thanks again

Drifter2090 · 12-10-2019, 11:37 AM

Looks great! Does adding the rubber effect the shifting at all?

divadp17 · 12-10-2019, 03:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conzyo

Thanks for the heads up.
I've been wanting one for awhile now.
Where did you order from?
Thanks again

I ordered from the RTD site.
http://rtd-motorsports.com/product/r...r-kit-e8x-e9x/

divadp17 · 12-10-2019, 03:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Drifter2090

Looks great! Does adding the rubber effect the shifting at all?

No there is enough space and buffer from any interference.

nycplumber · 12-10-2019, 09:04 PM

They look so nice it makes me want to buy a manual

Conzyo · 12-10-2019, 10:10 PM

How long was the wait for the shifter?
Thanks

divadp17 · 12-11-2019, 10:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conzyo

How long was the wait for the shifter?
Thanks

So for me it took 3 month due to some logistic issue they were having but they ended up giving me 50% discount which made up for the wait.

Conzyo · 12-16-2019, 11:03 AM

Cool, will be doing this as well.
How was the install? Pretty easy?

divadp17 · 12-16-2019, 12:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conzyo

Cool, will be doing this as well.
How was the install? Pretty easy?

Yea it was straight forward.
You have to remove your stock mid pipes and the heat shields.
Uninstalling your oem shifter might be a little challenging because of the limited space but its a job that can be completed in 2-3hrs.

Conzyo · 12-16-2019, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davitopark

Quote:

Originally Posted by Conzyo

Cool, will be doing this as well.
How was the install? Pretty easy?

Yea it was straight forward.
You have to remove your stock mid pipes and the heat shields.
Uninstalling your oem shifter might be a little challenging because of the limited space but its a job that can be completed in 2-3hrs.

Thank you

pbonsalb · 12-16-2019, 03:08 PM

Did you use sheet metal screws, bolts and nuts, or nut serts with bolts?

divadp17 · 01-06-2020, 12:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pbonsalb

Did you use sheet metal screws, bolts and nuts, or nut serts with bolts?

Sorry for the late reply but I used the hardware that came with the shifter.
When installing from the top side I i used the bolt, washer, washer, nut.

m3boost · 01-11-2020, 01:29 AM

I ended up using a bunch of microfiber towels zip tied around some of the points that are open and the OEM foam too completely seal it.

TheLuky8 · 04-05-2021, 03:32 PM

Appreciate the tip with the rubber. I just ordered mine. Where did you get that shifter boot/bezel? I think that fits the RTD so well.

divadp17 · 04-07-2021, 11:56 AM

I went to a local fabrication shop to get it made. I'm currently making my own cover in carbon fiber. I will post when completed incase anyones interested

TheLuky8 · 04-08-2021, 03:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davitopark

I went to a local fabrication shop to get it made. I'm currently making my own cover in carbon fiber. I will post when completed incase anyones interested

I just might be. I'll keep an eye out.

DoubleYellow · 08-21-2021, 08:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davitopark

I went to a local fabrication shop to get it made. I'm currently making my own cover in carbon fiber. I will post when completed incase anyones interested

Is it ready yet? About to install mine.

swhat · 04-27-2022, 10:26 AM

Anyone know if you can reduce the shift length on an RTD shifter?

amrazM · 04-27-2022, 12:21 PM

Using a IRP shifter boot to seal the bottom of the rtd shifter.

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DoubleYellow · 07-20-2022, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by amrazM

Using a IRP shifter boot to seal the bottom of the rtd shifter.

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Same here. My shop wasn't able to get the stock rubber seal to work so we went with the IRP boot. Works well after a little modification (see the quoted picture).

airindia33 · 10-09-2022, 08:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by davitopark

Alright guys just wanted to share this post for anyone that plans to get a RTD V4 shifter for their e9X m3.

First of all the built quality of this shifter was very nice. IMO it was worth every penny as I didn't like the shift the way the stock shifter felt. The shift on the rtd is really short, no slop, and very easy to install.

The only complaint I have is the shifter not coming with a rubber seal for the chassis mounting areat. Without that rubber cover expect all types of noise and air to channel through that mounting point. Eventually I couldn't handle the noise and amount of dust that was accumulating in the interior. So what i did to fix this issue was by using the oem rubber cover and cutting the bottom half where the thick mounting point is. Then apply some silicon glue to mount the rubber seal on the RTD shifter. This basically reduced all the noise and the air from channeling in.
I highly recommend doing this if you plan on getting this shifter.

Great write up and adding pics. I’m ordering my shifter this week. I’m wondering if the RTD shifter has any rattles etc. I had an IRP in my other car and it rattled quite a bit. I would like to hear your review on this. Thanks

12-09-2019, 05:18 PM	#1
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