SSK Recommendations

[nieves.e82]

Really been thinking about getting a RTD shifter for my 135i, do you guys have any other recommendations. I do not want to cut into my trim either.

[Enoe Ulbeht]

For my 128 I just ordered the parts listed in real oem for the m performance shifter and installed them. the parts are different for 135 and possibly the installation a bit more involved but the shifter feels nice and you don't have to butcher your interior.
You don't mention what exactly is your need. I assume you are just looking for improved gear changes and associated feeling for mostly street driving or perhaps occasional track days.

[nieves.e82]

Originally Posted by Enoe Ulbeht

For my 128 I just ordered the parts listed in real oem for the m performance shifter and installed them. the parts are different for 135 and possibly the installation a bit more involved but the shifter feels nice and you don't have to butcher your interior.
You don't mention what exactly is your need. I assume you are just looking for improved gear changes and associated feeling for mostly street driving or perhaps occasional track days.

Mostly for street driving since this is my daily!

[Enoe Ulbeht]

check real oem under manual transmission.
then search for the parts at your favorite BMW parts shop.

[drunkenup]

BMW Performance SSK for the N54 135i has been long discontinued and is *hard* to find. I'm pretty sure the RTD doesn't need trimming, unlike the CAE. The downside to RTD is not being able to run the rubber boot

[nieves.e82]

Appreciate the feedback!

[lakefront]

Just installed short shift from Racing Dynamics. Don't have many miles on it yet, but so far incredibly short, positive gear changes. A bit more gear whine at first, didn't notice it too much lately.

[nieves.e82]

Originally Posted by lakefront

Just installed short shift from Racing Dynamics. Don't have many miles on it yet, but so far incredibly short, positive gear changes. A bit more gear whine at first, didn't notice it too much lately.

Do you have a link?

[lakefront]

racing dynamics.com. Forgot to mention this one is only for N55. But I paid $179 late last year and its now $145.

[deesea]

http://www.canadianautoreview.ca/pro...d-shifter.html

RTD shifter is where it's at. Had mine for a while and I absolutely love it.

[nieves.e82]

Originally Posted by deesea

http://www.canadianautoreview.ca/pro...d-shifter.html

RTD shifter is where it's at. Had mine for a while and I absolutely love it.

Heard nothing but good things about them! How does it feel? And did you swap out trans mounts as well?

[deesea]

Yup. I did in the article - that's my car lol.

Swapped the Trans mounts, and the SSK feels amazing. Only downside, and I think it's the nature of the design - it creaks a bit when shifting into reverse.