[Pyscho_Powers]

I need some advice/opinions/suggestions/ experiences on the following:

• oem BMW shifter shifter (e92) '07 335i coupe. Anyone experienced with one?
• best motor oil... Live in Seattle, WA (temperatures: 50-65 F average weather; winters are more like 20-30 F)

I'm going to buy a pre-owned 335i this week, so I just needs some heads-up info..

Any advices or suggestions, Guys?

Thanks

[MKE_M3]

do you mean short shifter? If so, check out UUC. I have had theirs on past cars and loved it and have read MANY positive reviews. I plan on buying one for my current 335i soon. Welcome to the club, btw. This is a great car that is a lot of fun to drive.

[NiVeDh]

1) UUC Evo3 hands-down.
2) Mobil1 0W-40 European formula (LL-01 approved)

[Pyscho_Powers]

@ jdemtery

Thanks bro!! Thought long and hard.. Cuz I was think about the Audi a5 as well... Cuz u know the a5 is real slick, but doesnt have the performace drive as the 335.

And about the UUC ssk, I've been reading about there ssk and many positive reviews, but stumble upon a couple reviews saying there product was shipped with the wrong shifter or didn't have the lube..

[merlinfe]

I have personal experience with both the 330i shifter lever and the UUC short shifter. There is absolutely NO comparison. The UUC is by far the better of the two.

If you buy from UUC I'm sure you wont have any problems if it does happen to come with the wrong parts or no lube. Just email them or go on their site for details.

The UUC shifter combined with the CDV mod transforms this cars shifting experience in all the right ways. Throw in a clutch stop adjustment for a cherry on top of your cake and then eat the whole thing.

As far as warranty goes I'm not going to make you any promises but I've had my car at the dealer for several engine related issues and they have never once said anything about it. It's not like you cant tell either, its obvious just looking at it.

Good luck with your decision and have fun with your 335.

[Pyscho_Powers]

@ merlinfe

Does the uuc come with the cdv? Cuz I've been reading that with the cdv delete, it'll wear out the clutch faster and also some people have said they dont even feel a difference? An also btw, what is the difference with or w/o the cdv?? Is it really that much better in shifting?

Thanks dude!

[NiVeDh]

Originally Posted by Pyscho_Powers

@ merlinfe

Does the uuc come with the cdv? Cuz I've been reading that with the cdv delete, it'll wear out the clutch faster and also some people have said they dont even feel a difference? An also btw, what is the difference with or w/o the cdv?? Is it really that much better in shifting?

Thanks dude!

This is my first MT car and the CDV makes a huge difference. I can only imagine how much better it feels for people who have been driving stick for years. I don't know what I'm missing I guess.

In terms of "fixing" the 6MT in order of biggest change to almost no difference or even making it worse:

1) CDV "delete" (I replaced the CDV with the M3 one which doesn't have the restrictor)
2) UUC Evo3 shifter (amazing)
3) Royal Purple Synchromax @ 40k miles (noticeably smoother shifts)

4) UUC DSSR (I think I got a bad batch because this actually INCREASED the in-gear slop. I am going to go see Rob @ UUC next week about this.)

The CDV doesn't come with the UUC shifter. It's only like a ~$10 part (if you get the M3 one as I did). Installation may or may not be a pain. Some people get lucky but others have had to go to the trouble of bleeding the clutch, etc.

[Pyscho_Powers]

Originally Posted by NiVeDh

This is my first MT car and the CDV makes a huge difference. I can only imagine how much better it feels for people who have been driving stick for years. I don't know what I'm missing I guess.

In terms of "fixing" the 6MT in order of biggest change to almost no difference or even making it worse:

1) CDV "delete" (I replaced the CDV with the M3 one which doesn't have the restrictor)
2) UUC Evo3 shifter (amazing)
3) Royal Purple Synchromax @ 40k miles (noticeably smoother shifts)

4) UUC DSSR (I think I got a bad batch because this actually INCREASED the in-gear slop. I am going to go see Rob @ UUC next week about this.)


The CDV doesn't come with the UUC shifter. It's only like a ~$10 part (if you get the M3 one as I did). Installation may or may not be a pain. Some people get lucky but others have had to go to the trouble of bleeding the clutch, etc.

So does this mean you're shifting smoother? Sorry, but never really tried this cdv thing yet? And how much did you pay for your uuc ssk?

Thanks

[NiVeDh]

Originally Posted by Pyscho_Powers

So does this mean you're shifting smoother? Sorry, but never really tried this cdv thing yet? And how much did you pay for your uuc ssk?

Thanks

The Evo3 adds some notchiness but it feels great! The throws are really short and it feels amazing. Shifts are definitely smoother with the CDV "delete" and it's especially noticeable for the 1-2 shift.

I think I got my UUC SSK used on the forums for around $220.

[merlinfe]

The Clutch Delay Valve (CDV) delays clutch engagement when you let off the clutch thereby slightly slipping the clutch reducing a large immediate load on the clutch. Deleting it causes the clutch to act as a "normal" clutch (no slip).

For people that have owned MT cars all they're life there is NOTHING more frustrating than having to guess when the clutch will engage. Add to that that it may become different once the brake fluid warms up and it amounts to a less than stellar relationship with the car in general.

As for the UUC, it just transforms the car. I bought mine used but had I known how it would have affected the car I would have bought it much sooner.

As stated I would pass on the DSSR unless you really want it.

The CDV took my friend and I on his car about 30 minutes to change out and bleed. Very easy, very cheap mod. Do a search and you will see pretty much all the testimonials are the same.


Good luck with your choice man.