OEM Short Shift Kit question

chanceparker · 03-26-2008, 11:01 PM

OK, I've looked at a number of the posts on this and it looks to me like the shift lever is simply shorter, as if BMW simply cut an inch or so off of the top and recut the notch in the top. Can anybody confirm that the pivot point isn't any different?

Thanks

Dubbedoutbimmer · 03-26-2008, 11:19 PM

I bought the kit and will be installing it next tuesday when my car hits the dealership I can take side by side pics

chanceparker · 03-27-2008, 12:14 PM

thanks

f82phan · 03-27-2008, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by chanceparker

Can anybody confirm that the pivot point isn't any different?

Thanks

The pivot point on the SSL is not any different than the stock one. This is a pic I took off the DIY guide:

jbimmer3 · 03-27-2008, 01:46 PM

The ball is placed a little higher than the stock one. which allows for shorter shifts

chanceparker · 03-30-2008, 12:50 AM

Thanks. I'll probably get flamed for this, but it looks to me like you could trim a little length of a stock shifter rod, regroove the top and get exactly the same affect as buying the OEM SSK.

Gesler · 03-30-2008, 01:16 PM

you can get the shifter for $65, and is likely an easier option than trimming down the stock one.

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Originally Posted by chanceparker

Thanks. I'll probably get flamed for this, but it looks to me like you could trim a little length of a stock shifter rod, regroove the top and get exactly the same affect as buying the OEM SSK.

Finnie · 03-30-2008, 01:41 PM

I wonder if the USA one is the same as the european one. I am in and out of the states so could easily pick on up. Bound to be cheaper than what it costs in the UK

335xi_fun · 03-30-2008, 02:32 PM

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Originally Posted by jhondas2

The ball is placed a little higher than the stock one. which allows for shorter shifts

There is a difference in the distance of the ball to lower bushing centerline. This creates a greater ratio of movement of the transmission shift linkage to shift knob movement. As a result there is more of a difference than just cutting off the shifter would gain.

jgalaxy · 04-02-2008, 12:15 AM

I took some shots of the shift kit. It is a lot shorter. Not as neat/clean as my 350Z, but there ain't anything better for this transmission that I know of. Hope this helps.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=34

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jbimmer3 Captain 26 Rep 876 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Layton, UT iTrader: (3)	The ball is placed a little higher than the stock one. which allows for shorter shifts __________________ Car pics HERE
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chanceparker First Lieutenant 47 Rep 359 Posts Drives: 2018 M240i Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Scottsdale iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [10.00]	Thanks. I'll probably get flamed for this, but it looks to me like you could trim a little length of a stock shifter rod, regroove the top and get exactly the same affect as buying the OEM SSK.
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jgalaxy Gearing 86 Rep 3,965 Posts Drives: E46 M3, F22 M240 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Out East Canada iTrader: (3)	I took some shots of the shift kit. It is a lot shorter. Not as neat/clean as my 350Z, but there ain't anything better for this transmission that I know of. Hope this helps. http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...2&postcount=34 __________________ If at first you don't succeed ...
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