{"title":"BMW E39","description":"\u003cp\u003eShort shifter and forged carbon hand brake cover for the BMW E39 5 Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDespite the larger body, the E39's shift linkage and hand brake lever share their interfaces with the smaller chassis of the same era — which is what lets these parts carry over without a separate design. Fitment is confirmed by OEM part-number cross-reference and modeled against factory geometry in CAD.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"short-shifter-e46","title":"Chassis Mount Short Shifter","description":"\u003cp\u003eA complete chassis-mount short-shifter assembly for BMW's manual-transmission platform — the E46, E36, E39, Z3, and Z4. Rather than reusing the flex-prone factory shift carrier, the whole unit bolts to the transmission tunnel through the factory cutout — removing a major source of vagueness before the linkage geometry is even considered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery component — shaft, chassis mount, hardware, and forged-carbon upper — is designed in CAD and produced to tight tolerances for consistent, repeatable shift feel. The aerospace-grade forged-carbon top section is compression-molded for stiffness and vibration damping. Structural elements are machined from stainless steel and 6061-T6 billet aluminum to hold alignment under load and eliminate unwanted play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow reduction and lever ratios are engineered to deliver direct, mechanical engagement without introducing binding or notchiness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFinish Options\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe aerospace-grade forged-carbon upper is available in three finishes. The chassis mount is CNC-machined from 6061-T6 billet aluminum on every assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged Carbon\u003c\/strong\u003e — chopped fiber compression-molded under gloss clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged Carbon W\/Gold Flake\u003c\/strong\u003e — gold flake suspended in the clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForged Carbon W\/Silver Flake\u003c\/strong\u003e — silver flake suspended in the clear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete chassis-mount short-shifter assembly with all mounting hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCage nuts for mounting to the factory chassis cutout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVibration damping pad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTechnical Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~50% throw reduction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e~1\" taller than OEM for improved mechanical leverage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChassis-mount design — no OEM shift carrier in the load path\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAerospace-grade forged-carbon upper, compression-molded in small batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined 6061-T6 billet aluminum chassis mount\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined stainless steel and 6061-T6 billet aluminum structural components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTight interface tolerances for consistent feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect fitment on the BMW E46, E36, E39, Z3, and Z4 — manual transmission\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Guebara Performance Composites","offers":[{"title":"Forged Carbon","offer_id":52684945097072,"sku":"SS-E46-FC-AL","price":330.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Forged Carbon W\/Gold Flake","offer_id":52684945129840,"sku":"SS-E46-FCG-AL","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Forged Carbon W\/Silver Flake","offer_id":54268716384624,"sku":"SS-E46-FCS-AL","price":345.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0984\/0777\/6624\/files\/assembly_2025-Nov-07_04-44-19PM-000_CustomizedView10141290062_png.png?v=1763026076"},{"product_id":"hand-brake-cover","title":"Forged Carbon Hand Brake Cover","description":"\u003cp\u003eA forged carbon handle cover for the BMW E46, E36, E39, Z3, and Z4 hand brake. The factory lever is wrapped in vinyl or leather that cracks, peels, and goes shiny with use. This replaces it with a solid, aerospace-grade forged carbon piece — one of the few parts of the interior you touch on every drive, made to look like it belongs with the rest of the car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged carbon has no repeating weave. The chopped fiber flows differently through every part, so the marbling is unique to the piece you receive. 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