Recommendations for short shift kits?

[that_grey_m3]

I am looking for something sharp and precise with minimal play between gears. The two shift kits I have narrowed it down to is Rogue Octane ssk or Bimmerworld solid race shifter.

Do any of you have any recommendations for a good and reliable SSK? I will most likely be replacing motor mounts too and getting a taller shift knob extension.

[shimmy23]

AutoSolutions

Lots of info if you search a bit

[doogee]

Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

I am looking for something sharp and precise with minimal play between gears. The two shift kits I have narrowed it down to is Rogue Octane ssk or Bimmerworld solid race shifter.

Do any of you have any recommendations for a good and reliable SSK? I will most likely be replacing motor mounts too and getting a taller shift knob extension.

If you’re going with the Bimmerworld shifter you’ll need solid engine and transmission mounts. Which is fine if this car only sees the track. Otherwise that wouldn’t be a good choice.

[that_grey_m3]

Originally Posted by doogee

If you’re going with the Bimmerworld shifter you’ll need solid engine and transmission mounts. Which is fine if this car only sees the track. Otherwise that wouldn’t be a good choice.

Why would the BimmerWorld not be a good option for street use?

[doogee]

Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

Why would the BimmerWorld not be a good option for street use?

Solid engine and transmission mounts are no good on the street unless you want to wear earplugs and have your back vibrated to bits

[that_grey_m3]

Originally Posted by doogee

Solid engine and transmission mounts are no good on the street unless you want to wear earplugs and have your back vibrated to bits

Okay thanks.

[McSwine]

Originally Posted by shimmy23

AutoSolutions

Lots of info if you search a bit

Concur. Best money I've spent on my car.

[gaeng4665]

Originally Posted by doogee

Solid engine and transmission mounts are no good on the street unless you want to wear earplugs and have your back vibrated to bits

Well i have solid ones ant i also use my m3 as a daily. I do not find it annoying but i might be special on this topic

[gaeng4665]

Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

I am looking for something sharp and precise with minimal play between gears. The two shift kits I have narrowed it down to is Rogue Octane ssk or Bimmerworld solid race shifter.

Do any of you have any recommendations for a good and reliable SSK? I will most likely be replacing motor mounts too and getting a taller shift knob extension.

Just go with the CAE Shifter. There is no doubt about this shifter. Just the best...

[pbonsalb]

Originally Posted by gaeng4665

Well i have solid ones ant i also use my m3 as a daily. I do not find it annoying but i might be special on this topic

I have tried slightly harder, not solid, engine and trans mounts, and found them unpleasant for a daily driver. I tried Rogue motor mounts, which might be similar to Bimmerworld group N replicas, and Revshift 80A poly trans mounts. I TrueBlue them separately, not together, but doubt together would have helped.

For a track car or a car that is just street driven to the track, consider them. Or if you are young and want to make your car less comfortable and more race car like. You will feel the vibration at times.

[that_grey_m3]

Thanks for the input guys, I really do appreciate it! I am sure CAE is the best track option, but my m3 is not a track car (yet). After doing some research and searching, I have decided that I will be going with Auto Solutions! I also need a taller shift extension which I am still trying to decide on. I have the ZHP knob at the moment, but for fast spirited driving it is far too short in length which promotes a lot of arm/hand travel from the steering wheel to shifter.

[that_grey_m3]

Originally Posted by McSwine

Concur. Best money I've spent on my car.

Which percentage of shifter throw reduction did you end up going with? Also does your shifter sit any higher than stock? Thanks

[FazerBoy]

Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

Which percentage of shifter throw reduction did you end up going with? Also does your shifter sit any higher than stock? Thanks

Best thing is to call Ronald directly, his number is on the website.

He is a one-man band and will basically discuss your needs and driving style and custom-build your shifter.

Trust me, you will not regret it. I have one and it is way, way better than stock, and way better than the UUC SSK that I fitted and then removed to fit the AS one.

Jack

[that_grey_m3]

Originally Posted by FazerBoy

Best thing is to call Ronald directly, his number is on the website.

He is a one-man band and will basically discuss your needs and driving style and custom-build your shifter.

Trust me, you will not regret it. I have one and it is way, way better than stock, and way better than the UUC SSK that I fitted and then removed to fit the AS one.

Jack

Ok thanks Jack. I was considering the Rogue Octane ssk earlier, but after comparing the two AS seems much better. There are several complaints I have seen from Rogue owners about their kit. I will give Ronald a call.

[FazerBoy]

Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

Ok thanks Jack. I was considering the Rogue Octane ssk earlier, but after comparing the two AS seems much better. There are several complaints I have seen from Rogue owners about their kit. I will give Ronald a call.

Give him my regards - Jack from London ;-)

[McSwine]

Originally Posted by that_grey_m3

Which percentage of shifter throw reduction did you end up going with? Also does your shifter sit any higher than stock? Thanks

I told Ronald I wanted something on the somewhat conservative side and he suggested a 12% reduction. It sits about the same height, maybe a smidge lower.

Like someone else mentioned (not sure in this thread or not), I was more concerned with the shifter "feel" than a reduction in throw. It is a lot more precise and requires a lot less effort.