Best SSK for the money?

Alexander · 05-22-2010, 12:07 PM

Q1. Who makes the best short shift kit for a decent price?
Q2. What vendor has the SSK that you recommend?

Comparison: Tischer has the BMW performance kit w/ knob for $190

Before I pull the trigger who makes the best kit and what vendors here have good prices? I've been searching through the forums and haven't been able to narrow down what is popular here. My friend has the UUC SSK and loves it, but last time I looked it was $$$.

Thanks!

stimpy · 05-22-2010, 02:04 PM

I was going to order the BMW SSK until I did a lot of research and found that the UUC EVO 3 + DSSR is the way to go and will be ordering it this weekend. It's definitely more money but I only want to do it once. Right now they are giving 75 bucks off when you add the DSSR to the order.

I'm sure you would be happy with the BMW SSK but I feel (after research) the UUC is a better item.

Mike@F1 Autohaüs · 05-22-2010, 03:18 PM

A BMW Performance SSK and matching shift knob for $190 is a good deal if you think about it.

Plus, free ground shipping from TischerBMW.. can't go wrong with that

NiVeDh · 05-22-2010, 03:23 PM

I have the UUC Evo3. It's one of my favorite mods, well worth the money. The DSSR is another story though. If we ever have a local ATL meet, you can try it out.

Alexander · 05-22-2010, 03:46 PM

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Originally Posted by NiVeDh

I have the UUC Evo3. It's one of my favorite mods, well worth the money. The DSSR is another story though. If we ever have a local ATL meet, you can try it out.

I tried it out! Either Dalton or Mike had one and it was crazy... Plus with Dalton's short clutch pedal mod, it was insane.

I was actually scared... It was so ridiculously short, lol.

Alexander · 05-22-2010, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stimpy

I was going to order the BMW SSK until I did a lot of research and found that the UUC EVO 3 + DSSR is the way to go and will be ordering it this weekend. It's definitely more money but I only want to do it once. Right now they are giving 75 bucks off when you add the DSSR to the order.

I'm sure you would be happy with the BMW SSK but I feel (after research) the UUC is a better item.

Quote:

Originally Posted by NiVeDh

I have the UUC Evo3. It's one of my favorite mods, well worth the money. The DSSR is another story though. If we ever have a local ATL meet, you can try it out.

Any vendors here carry them cheap?

Alexander · 05-22-2010, 03:54 PM

Damn $410 bucks from UUC without a knob, so throw an extra $60 for the knob!!!

With shipping I'm looking at $500 just to have shorter throws, I know, I know it's a sweet throw, but dang! That puts a big dent into my mod bank.

dcorn · 05-22-2010, 04:38 PM

I just bought the B&M shifter from HPAutowerks. Seems to be a pretty similar design to UUC for much cheaper. If I want to add the DSSR later, I still can. Got the B&M for $250 shipped. Can't wait to feel the shorter throws.

Oh, and I also ordered the Mtech shift knob/boot/ebrake knob from Tisher and got free shipping.

stimpy · 05-22-2010, 06:30 PM

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Originally Posted by dcorn

I just bought the B&M shifter from HPAutowerks. Seems to be a pretty similar design to UUC for much cheaper. If I want to add the DSSR later, I still can. Got the B&M for $250 shipped. Can't wait to feel the shorter throws.

Oh, and I also ordered the Mtech shift knob/boot/ebrake knob from Tisher and got free shipping.

Problem with the B&M is it's not made specifically for the 335i. They use it for a bunch of different models and while yes it has shorter throws, it doesn't sit centered and looks a little funky.

ducati955 · 05-22-2010, 07:34 PM

hey guys, whats "dssr"

im looking to get a short shifter as well since i feel like gears take 4eva!

Alexander · 05-23-2010, 01:08 AM

Possible noob question, but does any shifter that is designed for the 335i work for the 328i.

ducati955 · 05-23-2010, 07:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Aonarch

Possible noob question, but does any shifter that is designed for the 335i work for the 328i.

i would think the 335i and the 328i would have the same gear box

so what is dssr

I335 · 05-23-2010, 08:25 AM

You can read about dssr on UUC's web site

ducati955 · 05-23-2010, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I335

You can read about dssr on UUC's web site

cool, just read up on it.... does anyone actually have this on their 335i?

I335 · 05-23-2010, 09:37 AM

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Originally Posted by ducati955

cool, just read up on it.... does anyone actually have this on their 335i?

There are a few. Here's a fantastic review by Former Boosted...
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=362643

DJKhan85 · 05-23-2010, 10:01 AM

If I had 328, I would just get the bmw one. It's cheaper and it shortens the throws. 335 is a different story. The 335 bmw kit is the same price as the uuc, so might as well get the uuc.
I also wouldn't get the whole performance SSK, just the arm.

Former_Boosted_IS · 05-24-2010, 06:45 AM

The UUC is definitely the way to go. The BMW version seems to sit off center to some. UUC has a lot of happy customers out there. Their quality is second to none. It is designed specifically for the 335. It have adjustable height. UUC just hit one out of the park with their shifter.

I335 · 05-24-2010, 06:59 AM

Hey Former - with the adjustable height, can you set it to be lower than the factory shifter? By how much?

dcorn · 05-24-2010, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I335

Hey Former - with the adjustable height, can you set it to be lower than the factory shifter? By how much?

Yes, I believe you can do it the same factory height, or a bit lower.

Actually, I just bought the BMW performance shift knob/boot and ebrake knob. The shift knob is almost an inch shorter than the stock piece and even just that is a noticible difference in shift feel. Throws are still long, but seem shorter because of less leverage (length).

ZJP · 05-24-2010, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Aonarch

Comparison: Tischer has the BMW performance kit w/ knob for $190

This is what I have on my car, it's one of the best mods I ever did. Highly recommend it.

SV Concepts III · 05-24-2010, 02:53 PM

BMW Performance for the 328, for the 335, then Active.

I335 · 05-24-2010, 02:58 PM

Active over UUC? What makes it better?

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stimpy Colonel 183 Rep 2,210 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (7)	I was going to order the BMW SSK until I did a lot of research and found that the UUC EVO 3 + DSSR is the way to go and will be ordering it this weekend. It's definitely more money but I only want to do it once. Right now they are giving 75 bucks off when you add the DSSR to the order. I'm sure you would be happy with the BMW SSK but I feel (after research) the UUC is a better item.
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Mike@F1 Autohaüs Lieutenant Colonel 197 Rep 1,985 Posts Drives: ❤ Join Date: May 2009 Location: f1autohaus.com iTrader: (24)	A BMW Performance SSK and matching shift knob for $190 is a good deal if you think about it. Plus, free ground shipping from TischerBMW.. can't go wrong with that
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NiVeDh Major General 432 Rep 8,003 Posts Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Houston, TX & Atlanta, GA iTrader: (132) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i Sedan [8.66]	I have the UUC Evo3. It's one of my favorite mods, well worth the money. The DSSR is another story though. If we ever have a local ATL meet, you can try it out.
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Alexander Mad tyte EuR0 style boooi <--- Joke 252 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: E30, E85, MKVI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Deal's Gap iTrader: (0)	Damn $410 bucks from UUC without a knob, so throw an extra $60 for the knob!!! With shipping I'm looking at $500 just to have shorter throws, I know, I know it's a sweet throw, but dang! That puts a big dent into my mod bank.
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dcorn Captain 94 Rep 958 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	I just bought the B&M shifter from HPAutowerks. Seems to be a pretty similar design to UUC for much cheaper. If I want to add the DSSR later, I still can. Got the B&M for $250 shipped. Can't wait to feel the shorter throws. Oh, and I also ordered the Mtech shift knob/boot/ebrake knob from Tisher and got free shipping.
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ducati955 Lieutenant Colonel 93 Rep 1,717 Posts Drives: lifted tacoma on 38's & ducati Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: long island ny iTrader: (2) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	hey guys, whats "dssr" im looking to get a short shifter as well since i feel like gears take 4eva! __________________ car totaled out !!AW335i, oem aero lip, m3 csl rims, oem m3 sides, vorst csl carbon trunk, tinted, lowered on H&R sport, AR DP's, Bastauck dual exhaust, BMS intake, etc NEW RIDE white GTR!
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Alexander Mad tyte EuR0 style boooi <--- Joke 252 Rep 2,472 Posts Drives: E30, E85, MKVI Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Deal's Gap iTrader: (0)	Possible noob question, but does any shifter that is designed for the 335i work for the 328i.
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I335 Brigadier General 129 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	You can read about dssr on UUC's web site
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DJKhan85 Major 24 Rep 1,190 Posts Drives: 2011 4dr 6mt Golf GTI Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Boston Massachusetts iTrader: (1)	If I had 328, I would just get the bmw one. It's cheaper and it shortens the throws. 335 is a different story. The 335 bmw kit is the same price as the uuc, so might as well get the uuc. I also wouldn't get the whole performance SSK, just the arm. __________________ 2011 VW GTI 4dr-6mt-Sunroof-Nav-Xenons OLD: 08 335i AW/CR/Poplar 6mt-ZSP-ZPP-ZCW-iPod-iDrive-PDC-Style 230s w/FK 452-Dinan LSD
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Former_Boosted_IS Major General 330 Rep 5,175 Posts Drives: 4 Wheels Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Planet Earth! iTrader: (15)	The UUC is definitely the way to go. The BMW version seems to sit off center to some. UUC has a lot of happy customers out there. Their quality is second to none. It is designed specifically for the 335. It have adjustable height. UUC just hit one out of the park with their shifter.
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I335 Brigadier General 129 Rep 4,248 Posts Drives: '08 335i Coupe Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: New England iTrader: (11)	Hey Former - with the adjustable height, can you set it to be lower than the factory shifter? By how much?
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SV Concepts III Lieutenant General 382 Rep 16,968 Posts Drives: BMW Duh Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Santa Clara iTrader: (13)	BMW Performance for the 328, for the 335, then Active.
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