Performance shifter, something different?

mosx · 09-24-2010, 11:02 AM

I had my BMW SSK installed yesterday and its awesome! I had the dealer install the factory knob and boot, but when I got home I decided I wanted the performance knob and the factory leather boot (alacantra reminds me of a cheap couch). Well they don't connect together right so after a little creativity, this is what I came up with, I'm loving it so far!

MasterD678 · 09-24-2010, 12:00 PM

Very Nice

Bruck · 09-25-2010, 12:38 AM

would love to hear your description/opinion of the upgrade

MikeinAlexandria · 10-18-2010, 02:52 PM

Me too! How is the shifting now? The m sport shift lever and knob are very nice, but I am not sure if there is any throw difference from stock. Having a slightly shorter throw would make for snappier shifts and perhaps an even more solid feel (I think BMW shifters are among the best, VW and others are very sloppy!) Are you happy?

SlickShift · 10-19-2010, 07:51 PM

I think the leather (which it probably leatherette) feels cheaper than the alcantara.

aacabriolet · 10-20-2010, 03:14 AM

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Originally Posted by SlickShift

I think the leather (which it probably leatherette) feels cheaper than the alcantara.

Doesn't look or feel like no leatherette to me

Dackelone · 10-20-2010, 04:09 AM

Looks nice Mosx. Could you measure the shifter throws for me? How far does the shifter move from 3rd to 4th gear slots? TIA.

mosx · 10-20-2010, 02:25 PM

The knob doesn't really make it any shorter, it just appears shorter because I have the BMW short shift kit and I basically removed the bottom ring of the shift knob. I will say that I can just flick my wrist to change gears rather than moving my whole arm.

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mosx The mod bug has bitten. 22 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	Performance shifter, something different? I had my BMW SSK installed yesterday and its awesome! I had the dealer install the factory knob and boot, but when I got home I decided I wanted the performance knob and the factory leather boot (alacantra reminds me of a cheap couch). Well they don't connect together right so after a little creativity, this is what I came up with, I'm loving it so far!
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MasterD678 Private First Class 3 Rep 142 Posts Drives: Black 2008 135i Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salt Lake City iTrader: (1)	Very Nice
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Bruck First Lieutenant 30 Rep 362 Posts Drives: 2009 135i MT Alpine White Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Montclair, NJ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	would love to hear your description/opinion of the upgrade __________________ Alpine White E82 135i 6spd Manual Factory Alarm \| Clutch Stop \| Alflugen 18 CS7 Hyper Silver Shadow Blue MK6 GTI 4-Dr DSG Euro OEM Reverse Camera \|
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MikeinAlexandria Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 128i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Me too! How is the shifting now? The m sport shift lever and knob are very nice, but I am not sure if there is any throw difference from stock. Having a slightly shorter throw would make for snappier shifts and perhaps an even more solid feel (I think BMW shifters are among the best, VW and others are very sloppy!) Are you happy?
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10-19-2010, 07:51 PM	#5
SlickShift Lieutenant Colonel 323 Rep 1,804 Posts Drives: '11 BMW E90 M3 ZCP, '21 X5 ZMP Join Date: May 2007 Location: Atlanta iTrader: (7)	I think the leather (which it probably leatherette) feels cheaper than the alcantara. __________________ -Nick 2018 BMW 440i - M Sport, Exec Glacier Silver Metallic/Coral Red Dakota Retired: '00 323i, '06 325Ci, '09 135i, '06 Z4M Roadster, '93 525i, '76 2002, '14 X1, '14 M235i, '16 X4, '16 435i
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Dackelone European Editor 10539 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Looks nice Mosx. Could you measure the shifter throws for me? How far does the shifter move from 3rd to 4th gear slots? TIA.
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mosx The mod bug has bitten. 22 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: North Texas iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [0.00]	The knob doesn't really make it any shorter, it just appears shorter because I have the BMW short shift kit and I basically removed the bottom ring of the shift knob. I will say that I can just flick my wrist to change gears rather than moving my whole arm.
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