ssk for the 128i

jksgoh · 04-21-2009, 05:19 AM

just thought id let you guys know, i picked up the performance gear knob and the alcantara boot (but didnt get the ssk! lol). Installed it, but not too sure if i prefer it over the M knob....
Main reason why i got it was so that i could match it with the performance handbrake boot, wonder how much they cost here in aus? might check with a dealer...

was also wondering if it was possible to put the m knob with the alcantara boot... might have a little play around with it

wmj73 · 04-21-2009, 05:51 AM

I dont think with the 130i/125i/128i the exhaust has to be dropped. Read here on that only the 135i's exhaust has to be dropped. I think alot of people have put their M knob back onto the ssk. I emailed reddish re. the ssk this evening, I think I will get the ssk w/o the boot, but let us know how it goes jksgoh.

jksgoh · 04-21-2009, 06:25 AM

wmj, thats interesting that you read that the 125i exhaust does not need to be dropped... was there a particular post you read this on?

jksgoh · 04-21-2009, 04:40 PM

just got a reply from reddish,
its now 115gbp for the ssk, and he also said the isntall shouldnt take longer than a hour.

wmj73 · 04-21-2009, 09:26 PM

jksgoh, if you search for the diy for the 128i ssk install it says the exhaust does not need to be dropped. is the 115gbp including the alcantara bits and pieces?

jksgoh · 04-22-2009, 12:27 AM

yeh, including the alcantara bits and pieces

wmj73 · 04-22-2009, 12:46 AM

Thats sounds pretty good. Im going into the dealer tomorrow, will talk to my salesman regarding the install (if he can get me a reduced price

). When I rang up yesterday, the accessories person quoted me for just over 2 hours for installation.

jksgoh · 04-22-2009, 07:24 AM

hey wmj,
sorry to be annoying, but any chance you could provide me with a link to that DIY for the 128>??? just spent the last 20mins with no luck... would like to find it so i can show andrew from sourthernbm if i decide to go ahead with it.

jksgoh · 04-22-2009, 07:25 AM

also wonder, if we put our orders in at the same time if we can get a slight discount from reddish lol

Eddie_440i · 05-18-2009, 09:47 AM

Today i got my ssk install in my bmw 125i ! I ordered ssk for 130i and it FIT !!!

, the shifts are so tight and nice now so ! BUY BUY

wmj73 · 05-18-2009, 06:09 PM

how long was install eddie as bmw here are quoting 2hrs or more?

Eddie_440i · 05-19-2009, 09:39 AM

it took like 30-45mins to install it ! Very easy install on 125i

EngPhys09 · 06-10-2009, 11:29 AM

THIS THRED IS USELESS WITHOUT PHOTOS!

I put a UUC SSK kit on my E34 and looking to put one on my 128i.
What are you reviews after putting it in. Was it worth it?

EngPhys09 · 06-17-2009, 09:39 AM

Just ordered a UUC EVO 3 SSK for my 128i. The shifter is actually designed for the 330i but should fit.

Excited to test it out as I am the first to put one in my car

Expect photos

wmj73 · 06-17-2009, 06:02 PM

will look forward to your photos and review. Can I ask how much it cost?

EngPhys09 · 06-17-2009, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by wmj73

will look forward to your photos and review. Can I ask how much it cost?

Rob from UUC offered me $100 off the price of the shifter for testing it out (1st one in a 128i)

Its just under $250 US shipped to Canada.

floridiot · 07-10-2009, 08:57 PM

BMW SSK on my 128i: (iphone pics sorry)

Evice · 07-11-2009, 05:30 AM

Is there a way to keep the original shift knob with the SSK kit ? I have 128 with the mpack and love the shift knob feeling and look, don't want to change it.

EngPhys09 · 07-11-2009, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jksgoh

i think the problem with the SSK is that there is a bit of labour involved. I've been told you have to take off the exhaust and a few other bits and pieces to gain access to install it, which in the ends adds up the hours of labour needed to install it.

The SSK kit is dead, easy you don't need to pull the exhaust or any of the flat panels below.

Dead easy job took me 2 hours to do and most of that time was trying to figure a good way to get the car up in the air.

BTW I put the UUC EVO III SSK kit, much better than the BMW one...no plastic

EngPhys09 · 07-11-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Evice

Is there a way to keep the original shift knob with the SSK kit ? I have 128 with the mpack and love the shift knob feeling and look, don't want to change it.

You can put what ever knob you want on the ssk kit.

The shifter is just a lever, and you put what ever knob on you like.

jksgoh · 07-11-2009, 05:54 PM

nice job!, how does the gear changes feel now???
btw, are you having trouble with the performance knob? mine keeps coming loose, think i will change back to the m knob.

Evice · 07-11-2009, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EngPhys09

The SSK kit is dead, easy you don't need to pull the exhaust or any of the flat panels below.

Dead easy job took me 2 hours to do and most of that time was trying to figure a good way to get the car up in the air.

BTW I put the UUC EVO III SSK kit, much better than the BMW one...no plastic

I just checked the UUC evo 3 website, item looks great but darn website is almost from WWII, are they reliable ??

04-21-2009, 05:19 AM	#23
jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	just thought id let you guys know, i picked up the performance gear knob and the alcantara boot (but didnt get the ssk! lol). Installed it, but not too sure if i prefer it over the M knob.... Main reason why i got it was so that i could match it with the performance handbrake boot, wonder how much they cost here in aus? might check with a dealer... was also wondering if it was possible to put the m knob with the alcantara boot... might have a little play around with it
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04-21-2009, 05:51 AM	#24
wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	I dont think with the 130i/125i/128i the exhaust has to be dropped. Read here on that only the 135i's exhaust has to be dropped. I think alot of people have put their M knob back onto the ssk. I emailed reddish re. the ssk this evening, I think I will get the ssk w/o the boot, but let us know how it goes jksgoh.
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04-21-2009, 06:25 AM	#25
jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	wmj, thats interesting that you read that the 125i exhaust does not need to be dropped... was there a particular post you read this on?
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04-21-2009, 04:40 PM	#26
jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	just got a reply from reddish, its now 115gbp for the ssk, and he also said the isntall shouldnt take longer than a hour.
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04-21-2009, 09:26 PM	#27
wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	jksgoh, if you search for the diy for the 128i ssk install it says the exhaust does not need to be dropped. is the 115gbp including the alcantara bits and pieces?
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04-22-2009, 12:27 AM	#28
jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	yeh, including the alcantara bits and pieces
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04-22-2009, 12:46 AM	#29
wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	Thats sounds pretty good. Im going into the dealer tomorrow, will talk to my salesman regarding the install (if he can get me a reduced price ). When I rang up yesterday, the accessories person quoted me for just over 2 hours for installation.
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04-22-2009, 07:24 AM	#30
jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	hey wmj, sorry to be annoying, but any chance you could provide me with a link to that DIY for the 128>??? just spent the last 20mins with no luck... would like to find it so i can show andrew from sourthernbm if i decide to go ahead with it.
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04-22-2009, 07:25 AM	#31
jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	also wonder, if we put our orders in at the same time if we can get a slight discount from reddish lol
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05-18-2009, 09:47 AM	#32
Eddie_440i Captain 42 Rep 719 Posts Drives: Bmw 440i GC Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Malmö iTrader: (0)	Today i got my ssk install in my bmw 125i ! I ordered ssk for 130i and it FIT !!!, the shifts are so tight and nice now so ! BUY BUY
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05-18-2009, 06:09 PM	#33
wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	how long was install eddie as bmw here are quoting 2hrs or more?
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05-19-2009, 09:39 AM	#34
Eddie_440i Captain 42 Rep 719 Posts Drives: Bmw 440i GC Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Malmö iTrader: (0)	it took like 30-45mins to install it ! Very easy install on 125i
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06-10-2009, 11:29 AM	#35
EngPhys09 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 09 128i SRM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ontario iTrader: (0)	THIS THRED IS USELESS WITHOUT PHOTOS! I put a UUC SSK kit on my E34 and looking to put one on my 128i. What are you reviews after putting it in. Was it worth it?
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06-17-2009, 09:39 AM	#36
EngPhys09 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 214 Posts Drives: 09 128i SRM Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Hamilton, Ontario iTrader: (0)	Just ordered a UUC EVO 3 SSK for my 128i. The shifter is actually designed for the 330i but should fit. Excited to test it out as I am the first to put one in my car Expect photos
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06-17-2009, 06:02 PM	#37
wmj73 Captain 25 Rep 715 Posts Drives: M2 Comp, 440i GC Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: QLD iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 [0.00] 2020 BMW M2 Comp [0.00]	will look forward to your photos and review. Can I ask how much it cost?
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07-10-2009, 08:57 PM	#39
floridiot Private 0 Rep 59 Posts Drives: Join Date: Mar 2008 iTrader: (0)	BMW SSK on my 128i: (iphone pics sorry)
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07-11-2009, 05:30 AM	#40
Evice Major 194 Rep 1,457 Posts Drives: E92M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Somewhere here iTrader: (1)	Is there a way to keep the original shift knob with the SSK kit ? I have 128 with the mpack and love the shift knob feeling and look, don't want to change it. __________________ My Track Videos
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07-11-2009, 05:54 PM	#43
jksgoh Major 142 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: M2 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Melb, Vic, Aus iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 E82 125i [0.00]	nice job!, how does the gear changes feel now??? btw, are you having trouble with the performance knob? mine keeps coming loose, think i will change back to the m knob.
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