BMW Performance Short Shifter

drewster99 · 03-29-2015, 10:11 PM

I've been thinking about getting this short shifter for my 135i, until yesterday when I drove my friends' 335i. The throw distance on his shifter is significantly longer than mine. The throw distance on mine is pretty short and precise, but does it already have this BMW performance shifter, or will this shifter make my throw even shorter?

Basically I'm wondering if this would make a difference/would be worth it or if I should just buy the knob and boot and leave my shifter alone.

http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-17...d-pattern.aspx

MuNkY6913 · 03-29-2015, 11:00 PM

I ordered the ssk when I ordered my car. It was on backorder so I received my car and had to wait 3 weeks until the ssk came in. When they installed it I could definitely feel a difference. Not sure how much was placebo but I like it more and it feels like a shorter throw. If you were local id let you try it out. See if you can find someone local to you with one and see how it feels.

Solo_M_Tech · 03-30-2015, 05:46 AM

The throw length on the n55 trans
And n54 trans are different too. Not sure if that is the difference also.

drewster99 · 03-30-2015, 11:35 AM

The shifter in my car feels very similar to my friend's new Miata, very short and notchy. I like the way it is now I just didn't know if the BMWP one would make a noticeable difference. I'm thinking about just getting the knob and boot for now since just the shifter mechanism is $200+ more.

A_Squared · 03-31-2015, 05:44 PM

When I had my SSK installed I noticed a difference. It wasn't as short as I thought it would be but I love it. It's got a good feel to it.

03-29-2015, 10:11 PM	#1
drewster99 Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 1 SERIES Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	BMW Performance Short Shifter I've been thinking about getting this short shifter for my 135i, until yesterday when I drove my friends' 335i. The throw distance on his shifter is significantly longer than mine. The throw distance on mine is pretty short and precise, but does it already have this BMW performance shifter, or will this shifter make my throw even shorter? Basically I'm wondering if this would make a difference/would be worth it or if I should just buy the knob and boot and leave my shifter alone. http://www.turnermotorsport.com/p-17...d-pattern.aspx
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03-29-2015, 11:00 PM	#2
MuNkY6913 The Crowing 111 Rep 2,005 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: State College, PA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 135i [8.00]	I ordered the ssk when I ordered my car. It was on backorder so I received my car and had to wait 3 weeks until the ssk came in. When they installed it I could definitely feel a difference. Not sure how much was placebo but I like it more and it feels like a shorter throw. If you were local id let you try it out. See if you can find someone local to you with one and see how it feels. __________________ 2009 135i : BMS JB4 G5 ISO,CXRacing FMIC Kit,Injen Cold Air Intake,Evolution Raceworks Charge Pipe,Walboro Inline Fuel Pump, E85 BMS Backend Flash w/ 60% E85,BMS Meth injection (trunkmount),BMS dual meth nozzles,Spec stage 2+ clutch w/ steel SWFW,BMS Catless Downpipes,Berk Tech Race Axleback
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03-30-2015, 05:46 AM	#3
Solo_M_Tech Brigadier General 1688 Rep 3,140 Posts Drives: 2014 M5 6MT Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Massachusetts iTrader: (7) Garage List 2014 BMW M5 [0.00]	The throw length on the n55 trans And n54 trans are different too. Not sure if that is the difference also.
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03-30-2015, 11:35 AM	#4
drewster99 Second Lieutenant 43 Rep 205 Posts Drives: 1 SERIES Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: USA iTrader: (2)	The shifter in my car feels very similar to my friend's new Miata, very short and notchy. I like the way it is now I just didn't know if the BMWP one would make a noticeable difference. I'm thinking about just getting the knob and boot for now since just the shifter mechanism is $200+ more.
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03-31-2015, 05:44 PM	#5
A_Squared Banned 46 Rep 363 Posts Drives: n54 Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Las Vegas iTrader: (2)	When I had my SSK installed I noticed a difference. It wasn't as short as I thought it would be but I love it. It's got a good feel to it.
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