 » Site Navigation | | | | » Recent Threads | | | looove 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 04-16-2024 01:18 PM 0 Replies, 1,900 Views | |  |  |  |  08-31-2009, 09:11 AM | #1 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |  Thoughts on SSK's
So I'll be in the market for a SSK sometime in the near future. I am stuck btw two brands, UUC Evo 3 and the Rogue Engineering. I have a swap so of course I was looking at the M3 applications however Joe from the M shop here in LA told me I should get one from a M coupe instead since it has a shorter throw even more so. (not much I'm assuming) Anyway, I know majority of us on the org, like 98% have the M42/4, but I wanted to see what you guys' input on these two good companies. Opinions, good, bad, "eh feeling", whatever it is please share.
I don't really know or understand what the difference is btw the M3 and M coupe's SSK, guessing its the length of the selector rod? I don't know. If you know the answer please share. I greatly appreciate it.
- Marv __________________ 
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll  ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? |  |  | | 01-19-2010, 03:30 AM | #2 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: norcal - 94590 Posts: 3,186 |
Marv; Maybe this will help... http://www.318ti.org/notebook/shortshift/index.html I also had a discussion about SSK's awhile back. I ended up with a M Coupe shifter, and needed to bend the ti's selector rod substantially to get it to work. However I still have an issue where it can rub against the driveline, so I will order a 325 or M3 selector rod soon to correct that... __________________ James 95 active w/leather interior and sport interior conversion, Vaders, full M-Tech exterior conversion. Now m50 swapped* Eibach sway bars, D2 Coilovers, Depo's w/AE's, blacked-out sides and grills, LeatherZ console and door armrests, 1 series starter button mod, and custom finished Style 5's <--- in this color! Named "Roddy":  *M50 6 cyl. swap with fan delete, S50 cams and chip, AFE stage 2 intake, M3 clutch and 11.5 lb Fidanza flywheel, 3.15LSD, battery relocated to rear and complete custom exhaust. Sweet!  97 318ti sport, Alaska Blue, Contours, coilovers, Dove Vaders and custom black/grey interior named "Max" 95 318ti Active in Cosmos, S50 swap in progress... named "Pit" SUPPORT 318ti.org! CLICK THE LINK ABOVE! Hosting a forum like this is not free. 318ti.org is one of the best BMW forums on the web because it is member supported, not vendor supported. The cost to become a Supporter is a nominal $10.00... A YEAR! DO IT! NOW! | | | | | 01-19-2010, 04:28 AM | #3 | | Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Greenville, SC Posts: 9,356 |
It's rubbing because it needs a Effort Reducing Kit from UUC to raise the ever a bit.
I have a UUC lever. Have had it for years. __________________ ...steven
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| | | | | 01-19-2010, 05:33 AM | #4 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 102 |
In my 1995 M3 I am using the MRoadster Shift Linkage. Since I use to work for a BMW dealer I got it for about nothing. It made the odd gears slightly shorter but made a big difference on 2nd and 4th. | | | | | 01-19-2010, 06:58 AM | #5 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
james,
well i have everything from the M3 so hopefully when i buy the M coupe lever it won't have the rubbing issue. just hoping.
but not sure if i should spend the $$$ on a UUC or RE kit if the OEM M coupe lever is much cheaper and still good for the buck.
decisions, decisions. __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 01-19-2010, 02:32 PM | #6 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Charlottesville, VA Posts: 102 |
I would think the RE or UUC SSK will cut the throw more then the MRoadster shifter, but I feel I got my money's worth. I would try to find a MRoadster or Coupe you can sit in and run through the gears to see if you feel it is worth it. If you do decide to go this way keep in mind you are really only going to see a difference on even gears. | | | | | 01-19-2010, 03:45 PM | #7 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 |
Autosolutions is the best SSK on the market for BMWs. I have had several debates with people who own UUC and B&M; they both converted after driving my car.
Bavauto sells the kits if you don't want to buy directly from the manufacture. | | | | | 01-19-2010, 08:40 PM | #8 | | Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: LA, Bellflower, CA Posts: 3,613 |
Quote: Originally Posted by dahamler  Autosolutions is the best SSK on the market for BMWs. I have had several debates with people who own UUC and B&M; they both converted after driving my car.
Bavauto sells the kits if you don't want to buy directly from the manufacture. | yeah, the mechanic at the M shop here in LA recommended Autosolutions. Said he used it in his M coupe. did you get the basic or complete kit? __________________
-Theta Chi-
Float like a cadilac, sting like a BIMMER
.... my socket is just too thick and won't fit in the hole! damnit!
Marv's 332ti is in the werks. Stay tuned ya'll ...
Check list: S52 swap, manual transmission swap, 3.25 LSD with M Coupe diff cover, SuperSprint muffler, M3 style mirrors, AFE intake, ASC delete, M50 Manifold swap, UUC strut bar, ZHP lighted knob, Vaders, M-tech interior, OEM armrest, AC Schintzer front lip, AC Schnitzer rear spoiler, Roof spoiler, 18'' rims, M3 front drilled brakes, LED interior lights, 3 spoke Euro style steering wheel, OEM roof spoiler and bike holder, Thule fairing, Euro tail lights, oil pressure guage, carbon fiber hood painted to original paint (still showing CF weaving), what's next to do...? | | | | | 01-19-2010, 10:20 PM | #9 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Monterey, CA Posts: 770 |
I bit the bullet and got the complete kit, Bavauto had it on sale for $300 at the time. | | | | |
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