United BMW - Group Interest for BMW SSK

AchtungF80 · 05-23-2009, 08:11 PM

Well chalk me up for trying to think outside the box...ermmm instructions.
Already frustrated at how much had to come off to install my SSK, I decided to try and just change the shift lever and new plastic cup. It bolted right up just fine, I could shift into every gear...at least till I started moving.

I now realized why BMW supplies a replacement arm....to give maybe 0.25" clearance to the driveshaft.

Gonna have to drop everything again later this week.

AchtungF80 · 05-29-2009, 06:30 PM

So my SSK is now 100% installed...

My take on it...

I decided to forego the Performance shift knob and alcatara boot. I actually perfer the factory M knob and pleather boot. Despite this, the shifter throws are much heavier and more notchy, but in a good way. Stock BMW shifters (excluding Z4 and M-cars) have a vague and long throw. They are not horrible as say VW shifters but just not acceptable to me since retrofitting a Z3 1.9 shiftknob in my 318is. Gear shifts are very positive and well weighted. Driving fun has also increased for me. I can't wait to go for an even longer drive this weekend!

Was it worth it? I still think the BMW Perf SSK could be much cheaper, even the GB price is still somewhat steep, but considering the cost against the other aftermarket pieces right now, I'll just bite the bullet like I will eventually with the BMW Perf CF rear diffuser and decklid spoiler.

Get this mod!

05-23-2009, 08:11 PM	#89
AchtungF80 Brigadier General 279 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, '17 G30 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135is [9.50] 2010 Cooper S [10.00] 1991 318is [10.00]	Well chalk me up for trying to think outside the box...ermmm instructions. Already frustrated at how much had to come off to install my SSK, I decided to try and just change the shift lever and new plastic cup. It bolted right up just fine, I could shift into every gear...at least till I started moving. I now realized why BMW supplies a replacement arm....to give maybe 0.25" clearance to the driveshaft. Gonna have to drop everything again later this week. __________________ ig: 0verrev
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05-29-2009, 06:30 PM	#90
AchtungF80 Brigadier General 279 Rep 3,465 Posts Drives: 997.2 GT3, '17 G30 Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 135is [9.50] 2010 Cooper S [10.00] 1991 318is [10.00]	So my SSK is now 100% installed... My take on it... I decided to forego the Performance shift knob and alcatara boot. I actually perfer the factory M knob and pleather boot. Despite this, the shifter throws are much heavier and more notchy, but in a good way. Stock BMW shifters (excluding Z4 and M-cars) have a vague and long throw. They are not horrible as say VW shifters but just not acceptable to me since retrofitting a Z3 1.9 shiftknob in my 318is. Gear shifts are very positive and well weighted. Driving fun has also increased for me. I can't wait to go for an even longer drive this weekend! Was it worth it? I still think the BMW Perf SSK could be much cheaper, even the GB price is still somewhat steep, but considering the cost against the other aftermarket pieces right now, I'll just bite the bullet like I will eventually with the BMW Perf CF rear diffuser and decklid spoiler. Get this mod! __________________ ig: 0verrev
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