short shift kit

dr.bmw · 07-13-2011, 07:15 PM

is it worth the money?

MikeinAlexandria · 07-13-2011, 07:21 PM

Yeah! It is cool. Try getting just the shift arm and bushings if you can. The knob is fine if you have the stock one and wanted to replace it. I sold my shift knob because I already had the M Sport one. Love the feel of the shifter!

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 07-13-2011, 07:27 PM

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Originally Posted by dr.bmw

is it worth the money?

Yes.

about 550 all-up installed

Jeef Beef · 07-13-2011, 07:39 PM

Definitely

jksgoh · 07-13-2011, 08:02 PM

i have the ssk and love it

TimMc · 07-13-2011, 09:18 PM

Yes.
Just changed my gearbox oil (old stuff was black after 20,000km), and the short shift is now awesome - once the box is hot. A bit baulky into 1st & 2nd when cold but this has nothing to do with the SSK.
Love my knob with a hot box.

Jeef Beef · 07-13-2011, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

Yes.

Love my knob with a hot box.

DAMNIT HOW DID I MISS THIS THREAD.

These shenanigans all started from when I took pictures of my slanted knob. Your performance knob is surely the best feature of you.....r car

Taymaishu · 07-13-2011, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

DAMNIT HOW DID I MISS THIS THREAD.

These shenanigans all started from when I took pictures of my slanted knob. Your performance knob is surely the best feature of you.....r car

My knob has a great shine to it, until people put their hands all over it :/

jksgoh · 07-14-2011, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by TimMc

Yes.
Just changed my gearbox oil (old stuff was black after 20,000km), and the short shift is now awesome - once the box is hot. A bit baulky into 1st & 2nd when cold but this has nothing to do with the SSK.
Love my knob with a hot box.

is it recommended to change the gearbox oil? i thought it was "life time"

TimMc · 07-14-2011, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by jksgoh

is it recommended to change the gearbox oil? i thought it was "life time"

It's one of those BMW jokes, like not having to change the oil in N54s until 25,000km.

BBK · 07-14-2011, 01:09 AM

You guys let people touch your knob?

Dackelone · 07-14-2011, 01:11 AM

The BMW Performance SSK is a MUST HAVE mod! It shortens the throws from 80mm to 55mm. That doesn't sound like a lot but its a hige difference in shifting feel/throws. The car should have come this way! Its really sweet.

You can save a little bit of money by ordering the Perf SSK parts separately. I paid just under 200 euros for mine. I did not need nor want the SSK's alcantera shifter bag or stubby knob. My dealer only charged me one hours labor for the install. The SSK is only for N54 cars btw.

Dackel

MrBlonde · 07-14-2011, 01:23 AM

SSK is gold.

Jeef Beef · 07-14-2011, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by BBK

You guys let people touch your knob?

My girl likes the leathery feel

Orlin · 07-14-2011, 01:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Jeef Beef

My girl likes the leathery feel

its only 80mm? I feel sorry for your girl

Jeef Beef · 07-14-2011, 02:41 AM

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Originally Posted by Orlin

its only 80mm? I feel sorry for your girl

It's only 55mm now

Stuart@BMRAutowerkes · 07-14-2011, 03:22 AM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

The SSK is only for N54 cars btw.

Dackel

I had an SSK on my N52 E92?

Anyway yeh you don't need to order the alcantara boot or performance knob ( I had them but didn't use them)

imo best knob is M3 knob, $70 from tischer.

knob.

Jeef Beef · 07-14-2011, 04:50 AM

It's offered on N52 cars for sure. The stock 125i throw is even longer than the M-sport 135i one, so this mod is even more worthwhile.

skyscraper_g80 · 07-14-2011, 06:02 AM

Anyone bought just the shift arm (i.e. without the performance knob and alcantara boot) for an N52? If so, where + how much?

RadiuM · 07-14-2011, 06:45 AM

What evolution42 said.

I use to have one on my R32 (skyline). It made the box feel alot tighter (im talking gear boxes here).

MrBlonde · 07-14-2011, 06:58 AM

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Originally Posted by RadiuM

What evolution42 said.

I use to have one on my R32 (skyline). It made the box feel alot tighter (im talking gear boxes here).

Yes but you need to talk about experience with this specific SSK on this specific car. Every car and kit is different. I got a B&M super SSK on my 996 TT and it was CRAP! I had to have it removed. Couldn't select 2-3 shift to save my life.

RadiuM · 07-14-2011, 09:46 AM

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Originally Posted by MrBlonde

Yes but you need to talk about experience with this specific SSK on this specific car. Every car and kit is different. I got a B&M super SSK on my 996 TT and it was CRAP! I had to have it removed. Couldn't select 2-3 shift to save my life.

My experience with this specific SSK so far is that it is too pricey in Australia so I am currently going without. Anyone seen a good price elsewhere? Like evolution42, I dont need/want the knob or boot

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MikeinAlexandria Lieutenant 44 Rep 567 Posts Drives: 128i M Sport Convertible Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Alexandria, VA iTrader: (0)	Yeah! It is cool. Try getting just the shift arm and bushings if you can. The knob is fine if you have the stock one and wanted to replace it. I sold my shift knob because I already had the M Sport one. Love the feel of the shifter!
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TimMc Lieutenant Colonel 44 Rep 1,883 Posts Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0)	Yes. Just changed my gearbox oil (old stuff was black after 20,000km), and the short shift is now awesome - once the box is hot. A bit baulky into 1st & 2nd when cold but this has nothing to do with the SSK. Love my knob with a hot box. __________________ Driving - Manual E90 M3 (Melbourne Red/Black). Riding - BMW R1200RS Sport.
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Dackelone European Editor 10589 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	The BMW Performance SSK is a MUST HAVE mod! It shortens the throws from 80mm to 55mm. That doesn't sound like a lot but its a hige difference in shifting feel/throws. The car should have come this way! Its really sweet. You can save a little bit of money by ordering the Perf SSK parts separately. I paid just under 200 euros for mine. I did not need nor want the SSK's alcantera shifter bag or stubby knob. My dealer only charged me one hours labor for the install. The SSK is only for N54 cars btw. Dackel
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MrBlonde Colonel 122 Rep 2,695 Posts Drives: Audi TTRS, M Coupe, 1299 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Merewether iTrader: (0)	SSK is gold. __________________ .-=[ Kenny ]=-. 1999 BMW M Coupe 10.775 @ 134.35 mph w/1.600 60' (Best 136.07 mph) 25th August 2004. +2010 X5 35D+ Check out the 1Addicts Drag Racing Standings and Drag Racing 101.
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Jeef Beef Lord Captain Commander 110 Rep 3,093 Posts Drives: a sleeper Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia iTrader: (0)	It's offered on N52 cars for sure. The stock 125i throw is even longer than the M-sport 135i one, so this mod is even more worthwhile. __________________ E82 135i M-sport: SGM/6MT/Black
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RadiuM Captain 38 Rep 839 Posts Drives: 135i, 97 GTR VSpec Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: perth iTrader: (1)	What evolution42 said. I use to have one on my R32 (skyline). It made the box feel alot tighter (im talking gear boxes here). __________________ '09 BMW 135i, Lemans Blue '97 Nissan Skyline R33 Series II GTR V-Spec
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