08-20-2013, 07:57 AM | #1 |
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BMWP Short Shift
Thanks to some advice from friends in Singapore, I had just the shift lever from the BMWP SSK installed in my car i.e. part#25110434217
The shift action is definitely shorter and much more direct. It took me a week to get used to it, but once I had CDV it felt perfect. I think it suits the character of the car better than stock, plus peace of mind of genuine BMW part. It's not tricky, just a bit involved with mid-pipe & driveshaft needing to come out. Pete@Advan (Skycat) is across the install detail and can help anyone else out. Here are some pics... |
08-20-2013, 09:27 AM | #2 |
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my shift knob is always sliding up/ out of place just enough to make a difference for me to notice. I think I may go this route! Very cool and thanks for sharing!
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08-20-2013, 10:16 AM | #3 |
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FWIW most like the UUC over the BMW performance SSK.
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08-20-2013, 11:41 AM | #4 |
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are the shifts a lot less smooth (or more notchy) with either the BMWP or UUC? Any comments from owners?
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08-20-2013, 05:02 PM | #6 |
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At first yes, but after a few thousand miles the shifter breaks in very nicely. I have had my Perf SSK on my 135i for 50K kms and I really love it. BMW should have built the car with it.
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08-21-2013, 11:47 PM | #8 |
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nice thanks for the feedback! I'll probably be looking into the BMWP short shift kit
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08-22-2013, 12:24 AM | #9 | |
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08-29-2013, 04:49 PM | #11 |
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Btw... maybe you could measure your shifter throws now with the Perf shifter...
Here is what I found out in past threads... MT shifter throws... N54 = 80 mm's N54 w/Perf SSK = 55 mm's N55 = 70 mm's I don't think anyone has measured the throws on a 1M before. But since the 1M uses the same trans(and linkage) as a N55 it should be 70 mm's stock. I am curious how short your throws are now with the Perf shifter on your 1M. Thanks, Dackel
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08-29-2013, 04:59 PM | #12 |
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09-01-2013, 11:56 PM | #15 |
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Thanks Ian. Will be good to hear what your thoughts are on the shift feel. The standard shift is perfectly weighted in my opinion - wouldn't want to mess with that. The SSK in the 135i was perfect
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09-02-2013, 04:36 AM | #16 | |
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#5 in this link... p/n 25110434217 http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...=25&fg=95&hl=9
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09-03-2013, 11:29 AM | #17 |
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How does it sit 1" higher? That seems a lot. You mean the actual gear knob sits higher? Do you think that might annoy you? Looking forward to seeing the pics
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So how long are your shifter throws now?
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09-05-2013, 11:37 AM | #20 |
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Yes, it is officially. BMW says only the Performance SSK will fit N54, 135i's. The N55 and 1M's share a new transmission that has different shift linkage.
I said all along I thought just the Perf shift lever would give you 80% of the SSK feel and would definitely fit N55's trans. I just took some ballsy guys to go ahead and "test fit" it to their 1M's. So we know it works and its a cheap solution for a SSK.
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09-11-2013, 12:24 PM | #21 |
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Thanks for taking the time to make that video Ian.
PS: your wrist watch needs orange stitching(on the strap) to match your 1M's (VO)accents.
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09-13-2013, 12:29 PM | #22 |
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I'm really picky about my shifter, but I want to try this because I want that extra height. Does anyone know if I need to buy the whole kit sold by Turner: http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-15...2008-2010.aspx
Or can I just get away with the part number listed in the first post? For my N54 135i btw. Thanks |
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