UUC SSK Installed

SlowLeak · 10-14-2008, 08:30 AM

Ok, here are some pictures. First two pics are the stock shifter in first gear. Next two are during disassembly. Next four are pics of the underside. You can see the black plastic shield that comes off. The aluminum heat shield has been shifted back for access. Not a lot of access but enough. Last set is the new shifter installed. First and then second gear.

White08M3 · 10-14-2008, 11:10 AM

rawedge2 just got this SSK...he let me drive it and i must say it is a substantial difference. i loved it....IMO this is a MUST for all m3 owners

White08M3 · 10-14-2008, 11:10 AM

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Originally Posted by SlowLeak

Ok, here are some pictures. First two pics are the stock shifter in first gear. Next two are during disassembly. Next four are pics of the underside. You can see the black plastic shield that comes off. The aluminum heat shield has been shifted back for access. Not a lot of access but enough. Last set is the new shifter installed. First and then second gear.

Dirty car!

SlowLeak · 10-14-2008, 11:32 AM

I know. It's better now.

Singletrack · 10-14-2008, 12:45 PM

Thanks for the pics! Looks like a good reduction in throw.

White08M3 · 10-14-2008, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by SlowLeak

I know. It's better now.

im just messin with you...enjoy the new ssk!

in867 · 10-14-2008, 11:58 PM

Can I assume since the UUC SSK is "compatible" with BMW illuminated shift knobs if you reuse the OEM knob it will still glow when the lights are on?

SlowLeak · 10-15-2008, 08:17 AM

Yup. The original knob went right back on. I never even disconnected the wires. Lights up just fine.

in867 · 10-15-2008, 07:10 PM

I just ordered this today, couldn't stand the long rubbery throws any longer. Hopefully the install isn't too bad. I'm capable of changing brake pads and alternators, I'm counting this won't be much harder.

sge92 · 10-16-2008, 08:28 PM

Did you set the new shifter to stock height or did you lower it (and if so, by how much?)

rzm3 · 10-20-2008, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Active Autowerke

The plastic ball eliminates the resonance through the shaft. This is why BMW uses a plastic ball.

Active claims that a plastic ball would eliminate resonance through the shaft. So does UUC's design (w/ metal ball) cause more vibration in the shifter?

bigjae1976 · 10-20-2008, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by rldzhao

Active claims that a plastic ball would eliminate resonance through the shaft. So does UUC's design (w/ metal ball) cause more vibration in the shifter?

I've got the UUC Evo 3 in my E46, there was no increased vibration.

rzm3 · 10-20-2008, 11:37 PM

thanks. can other UUC owners chime in as well please?

10-14-2008, 08:30 AM	#23
SlowLeak Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: M4 CS San Marino Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	Ok, here are some pictures. First two pics are the stock shifter in first gear. Next two are during disassembly. Next four are pics of the underside. You can see the black plastic shield that comes off. The aluminum heat shield has been shifted back for access. Not a lot of access but enough. Last set is the new shifter installed. First and then second gear. Attached Images
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10-14-2008, 11:10 AM	#24
White08M3 Captain 120 Rep 789 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW M3 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Long Island,NY/ Miami Beach iTrader: (1) Garage List 2008 M3 [0.00]	rawedge2 just got this SSK...he let me drive it and i must say it is a substantial difference. i loved it....IMO this is a MUST for all m3 owners __________________ E92 *///M3/Alpine White/6MT/Tech/VRS Boot Lid/UUC SSK/H&R Sport Drop/Hamann lip/ Remus Race Exhaust...*
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10-14-2008, 11:32 AM	#26
SlowLeak Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: M4 CS San Marino Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	I know. It's better now.
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10-14-2008, 12:45 PM	#27
Singletrack 4th down; 4th quarter? Renegade. 87 Rep 3,850 Posts Drives: 09 SSII E92 M3; 19 FG M5C Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (3)	Thanks for the pics! Looks like a good reduction in throw.
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in867 Lateral G 32 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 24 X5 M60i; 20 M2CS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (0)	Can I assume since the UUC SSK is "compatible" with BMW illuminated shift knobs if you reuse the OEM knob it will still glow when the lights are on?
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10-15-2008, 08:17 AM	#30
SlowLeak Enlisted Member 1 Rep 34 Posts Drives: M4 CS San Marino Blue Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Madison, WI iTrader: (0)	Yup. The original knob went right back on. I never even disconnected the wires. Lights up just fine.
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in867 Lateral G 32 Rep 128 Posts Drives: 24 X5 M60i; 20 M2CS Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: STL iTrader: (0)	I just ordered this today, couldn't stand the long rubbery throws any longer. Hopefully the install isn't too bad. I'm capable of changing brake pads and alternators, I'm counting this won't be much harder.
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10-16-2008, 08:28 PM	#32
sge92 Private 3 Rep 70 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Did you set the new shifter to stock height or did you lower it (and if so, by how much?)
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10-20-2008, 11:37 PM	#35
rzm3 Moderator 673 Rep 4,737 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (18)	thanks. can other UUC owners chime in as well please?
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