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Originally Posted by Dackelone 
N54 stock = 80mm's
N54 Performance SSK = 55 mm's
N55 & 1M = 70 mm's
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Quote:
Originally Posted by int2str
What height from the base are these measurements taken at?
My car has a SSK installed, but I don't think it's BMW's (2nd owner...). My throws actually seem even shorter than that - especially compared to your side-shots (1-N-2 above).
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I measured the shifter throws from 1st to 2nd gears. I just used a metric tape measure and found that my stock N54 had throws of 8cm or 80mm. Later when I had my BMW Performance SSK installed I measure the throws again and found out the throws were 55 mm's.
The shifter knob height stayed the same. Also the gear slots statyed in the SAME pleace(plane). Some guys posted that their shifter gates moved up and over to the right. But I believe that was due to an improper installation. My shofter feels alot tighter now, snick snick from each gear. The gear shoft lever does require more force to move it thru the gates... but you get used to that. This is one of THE BEST mods for our cars.
And Btw... the Performance SSK is cheaper IF you order each part separately rather than ordering the complete kit!
Here is that thread were I posted pics of how I measured the shifter throws.
calling all 6MT SSK guys...
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=414760&highlight=SSK+throws
Dack