E90 BMW OEM Short Shift Kit smoother??

e9012345 · 08-29-2013, 12:55 PM

So I've had my SSK (BMW Performance) for a year or so now (coupled with a clutch stop and a CDV delete) and am looking for a bit of a smoother shift operation.

The SSK is a LOT shorter than normal and is very fun to drive but is getting tiring in stop and go traffic now.. especially first to second gear is sometimes hard to engage and takes a toll on my palm.

I've driven friends cars with the SSK as well and it felt the same as mine.. Any ideas as to what I can do here to smoothen the shifts and make it easier on me?

I'm becoming an old man

Nr!qUe · 08-29-2013, 12:58 PM

Transmission Fluid Swap helped me a bit. I swapped with royal purple and when i first drove with the new fluid the shifts were noticable smoother. still notchy but it was engaging better than before.

From what i can remember, anyhow

Beaming · 08-29-2013, 01:09 PM

I have the same set up as you but with the UUC kit. My is smooth with just a touch of noticheness. Occasionally it will be difficult to put into 1st gear but easing out on the clutch a bit takes care of it. You might try changing your fluid depending on mileage. I used Royal Purple.

Beaming · 08-29-2013, 01:12 PM

You might also try a heavier weighted shifter.

Here is the address of a good discussion

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171589

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Nr!qUe Captain 70 Rep 975 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 LCI 328i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (3)	Transmission Fluid Swap helped me a bit. I swapped with royal purple and when i first drove with the new fluid the shifts were noticable smoother. still notchy but it was engaging better than before. From what i can remember, anyhow __________________ 2009 BMW E90 328i \| Xenons \| MT \| Space Gray \| Beige-ette \| CF Fabric Trim \| iPod/USB \| 20% Tints \| Euro-Plate \| Rear Fog Switch Lego Mod \| Painted Reflectors \| Performance Short-shift Kit \| Style 197 Wheels \| OEM Sport Suspension \|
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Beaming Private 42 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2007 328I Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marietta, GA USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i coupe [0.00]	I have the same set up as you but with the UUC kit. My is smooth with just a touch of noticheness. Occasionally it will be difficult to put into 1st gear but easing out on the clutch a bit takes care of it. You might try changing your fluid depending on mileage. I used Royal Purple.
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Beaming Private 42 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2007 328I Coupe Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Marietta, GA USA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 328i coupe [0.00]	You might also try a heavier weighted shifter. Here is the address of a good discussion http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=171589
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