Shortest, most precise SSK?

Black Gold · 03-01-2011, 04:08 PM

I have the BMW performance ssk. While it is a wortwhile improvement over stock, it's not a great fit for me. I want shorter throws, more precise action, wouldn't mind a stiffer feel, less play, and a shorter height.

Cliffs

want

-short height
-short as possible throws
-little to no play
-firm action
-precise throws

which option, aa, rogue, uuc, is the BEST fit for me?

I did it wrong once, I want to do it right. Any pics of Shifter height would e great as well.

Thanks.

gmdoctor · 03-01-2011, 09:22 PM

UUC FTW!

Black Gold · 03-01-2011, 09:25 PM

with or without dssr?

i still dont really know how much/if any that part would help lol

EDIT : does the UUC come with a new mounting bracket?

michael1284 · 03-01-2011, 11:22 PM

I have the UUC w/ out the DSSR. DSSR make's it much stiffer...but at the time I didn't feel that I needed it. I like my UUC a lot and the shifts are pretty short...I'd advise you to find some people in Houston, at a meet or something and try it out yourself.

Black Gold · 03-01-2011, 11:28 PM

how is the height compared to the stock shifter?

do you wish that you had gotten the dssr? i really hate excess play in the shifter, but dont want to get the dssr if its not necessary (plus it looks like a bastard to install).

also, did yours come with a new mounting bracket?

dcorn · 03-02-2011, 02:13 PM

I like my B&M, but it does have slight side-to-side play while in gear. Not sure if that's because of the little selector rod or not. Coupled with an Msport shifter, it's probably 2 inches shorter than stock and the shifts are much more solid and crisp. Might not be the best, but I like it for the price.

Nothing will compare to the MGW shifter I had in my mustangs though. Shortest, most solid shifts I've ever felt, and for only $180. Pretty sad that my B&M shifter was $250, and this UUC shifter is $330, plus another $130 for the DSSR. BMW tax FTL.

bigdaddycane · 03-02-2011, 04:29 PM

Rogue is the best all around SSK.

Good luck actually get a UUC shifter shipped to you in any type of "normal" time frame.

Black Gold · 03-02-2011, 04:41 PM

How is the rogue better? And yea, I was hoping to find a shop that had em in stock....

KCSchoey · 03-02-2011, 04:57 PM

I have the B&M as well...love it compared to stock. unfortunately, that's all I can compare it to. LIke dcorn mentioned, there is a little side to side while in gear, but it's very minimal.

bigdaddycane · 03-02-2011, 07:13 PM

The Rogue SSK has been improved whereas the UUC is the same design and parts from years ago. They are similar, but the Rogue unit is proven and YOU CAN GET IT SHIPPED TO YOU IN LESS THAN A WEEK.

There are people on this forum that have been waiting for a UUC unit (after ordering it) for months without a proper explanation.

GaryS · 03-02-2011, 07:25 PM

I think the B&M is exactly what the OP is looking for. I tried it in my car. It was too extreme for me, so I switched to the BMW Performance SSK.

Black Gold · 03-02-2011, 07:30 PM

Too short? Or?

I would be really interested in a comparison with the bmw perf shifter.

NiVeDh · 03-02-2011, 09:17 PM

Love my UUC Evo3 and DSSR (although the latter needed shims but I went to UUC and they took care of it for free).

sashmanparker · 03-02-2011, 09:39 PM

i have the rogue paired with the zhp weighted m knob and its pretty solid not much play and very precise only thing is its not gonna be the type of flick shifts you find in those jap short shifters and im not sure if any of the ssk kits out for the 335 will give u that

Robmaster · 03-03-2011, 02:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KCSchoey

I have the B&M as well...love it compared to stock. unfortunately, that's all I can compare it to. LIke dcorn mentioned, there is a little side to side while in gear, but it's very minimal.

same here!

the B&M shifter is really great! very short shifting and as precise as stock.

you can buy it for $170-180 new.

GaryS · 03-03-2011, 06:52 AM

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Originally Posted by KennyPowers

Too short? Or?

I would be really interested in a comparison with the bmw perf shifter.

The B&M has considerably shorter throws than the BMW SSK, which I liked. It clicks audibly into each gear, which is okay I guess. But it felt sticky shifting in and out of 2nd, which was the deal-breaker for me. I probably would have gotten used to it, but I disliked the 2nd to 3rd shift and 3rd to 2nd shifts because it was high effort to get it into or out of 2nd.

francisomar · 03-03-2011, 08:43 AM

Go for the B&M, I've had it for almost a year now, was my first mod and well worth it got it new in box for less than $100, it does have a little side to side play but can get rid off with new selector rod bushings or DSSR, I'd say go for it if you are on a budget, if not go with Rogue or UUC

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Black Gold Major General 609 Rep 5,395 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	Shortest, most precise SSK? I have the BMW performance ssk. While it is a wortwhile improvement over stock, it's not a great fit for me. I want shorter throws, more precise action, wouldn't mind a stiffer feel, less play, and a shorter height. Cliffs want -short height -short as possible throws -little to no play -firm action -precise throws which option, aa, rogue, uuc, is the BEST fit for me? I did it wrong once, I want to do it right. Any pics of Shifter height would e great as well. Thanks.
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gmdoctor First Lieutenant 22 Rep 394 Posts Drives: G80 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: - iTrader: (7)	UUC FTW!
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Black Gold Major General 609 Rep 5,395 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	with or without dssr? i still dont really know how much/if any that part would help lol EDIT : does the UUC come with a new mounting bracket?
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michael1284 Colonel 266 Rep 2,647 Posts Drives: 2018 M3 Comp Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW iTrader: (45)	I have the UUC w/ out the DSSR. DSSR make's it much stiffer...but at the time I didn't feel that I needed it. I like my UUC a lot and the shifts are pretty short...I'd advise you to find some people in Houston, at a meet or something and try it out yourself. __________________ e92, e90, f30 #DieselLife, e46, f80
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Black Gold Major General 609 Rep 5,395 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	how is the height compared to the stock shifter? do you wish that you had gotten the dssr? i really hate excess play in the shifter, but dont want to get the dssr if its not necessary (plus it looks like a bastard to install). also, did yours come with a new mounting bracket?
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03-02-2011, 02:13 PM	#6
dcorn Captain 93 Rep 957 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: NoVA iTrader: (2)	I like my B&M, but it does have slight side-to-side play while in gear. Not sure if that's because of the little selector rod or not. Coupled with an Msport shifter, it's probably 2 inches shorter than stock and the shifts are much more solid and crisp. Might not be the best, but I like it for the price. Nothing will compare to the MGW shifter I had in my mustangs though. Shortest, most solid shifts I've ever felt, and for only $180. Pretty sad that my B&M shifter was $250, and this UUC shifter is $330, plus another $130 for the DSSR. BMW tax FTL.
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Black Gold Major General 609 Rep 5,395 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	How is the rogue better? And yea, I was hoping to find a shop that had em in stock....
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KCSchoey Private First Class 1 Rep 147 Posts Drives: 2011 Z435i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (2)	I have the B&M as well...love it compared to stock. unfortunately, that's all I can compare it to. LIke dcorn mentioned, there is a little side to side while in gear, but it's very minimal.
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bigdaddycane I even mod my cereal 270 Rep 3,484 Posts Drives: 11 ZCP DCT M3 14 328d 21 GT4 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Northern Va iTrader: (53) Garage List 2021 Porsche GT4 [0.00] 2014 BMW 328d Xdriv ... [0.00] 2011 BMW M3 [0.00]	The Rogue SSK has been improved whereas the UUC is the same design and parts from years ago. They are similar, but the Rogue unit is proven and YOU CAN GET IT SHIPPED TO YOU IN LESS THAN A WEEK. There are people on this forum that have been waiting for a UUC unit (after ordering it) for months without a proper explanation. __________________ 2011 Mineral White M3 ZCP - Opticoat, Ventureshield, some CF, B&B exhaust, AFE Intake Vorsteiner VFF 101s Ohlins 2014 Mineral White 328d Xdrive Wagon - Opticoat, Ventureshield, B8s, H&R, Apex SM-10s Hawk Pads 2021 718 Cayman GT4 - Fire extinguiser, Neodyme GT3 Wheel Color
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GaryS Colonel 39 Rep 2,084 Posts Drives: 2009 135i 6MT Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 135i [6.50]	I think the B&M is exactly what the OP is looking for. I tried it in my car. It was too extreme for me, so I switched to the BMW Performance SSK.
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Black Gold Major General 609 Rep 5,395 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (15)	Too short? Or? I would be really interested in a comparison with the bmw perf shifter.
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NiVeDh Major General 428 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]	Love my UUC Evo3 and DSSR (although the latter needed shims but I went to UUC and they took care of it for free).
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sashmanparker Private First Class 5 Rep 196 Posts Drives: 08 335, 97 m3, 92 patrol Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Fairfax, VA and Aruba iTrader: (2)	i have the rogue paired with the zhp weighted m knob and its pretty solid not much play and very precise only thing is its not gonna be the type of flick shifts you find in those jap short shifters and im not sure if any of the ssk kits out for the 335 will give u that
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francisomar First Lieutenant 11 Rep 326 Posts Drives: 2008 335i coupe jb Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Yauco, PR iTrader: (0)	Go for the B&M, I've had it for almost a year now, was my first mod and well worth it got it new in box for less than $100, it does have a little side to side play but can get rid off with new selector rod bushings or DSSR, I'd say go for it if you are on a budget, if not go with Rogue or UUC
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