shortest hight short shifter?!

mikeith · 06-26-2011, 10:13 PM

recently got a 6mt e90 and looking to get rid of the sad thing they call the stock shifter... have been leaning towards the rogue for the quality of their stuff but it not only do i want a shorter crisper shift i want it to sit lower. i know that the bmw SSK sits lower than stock but does the rogue because it looks just as tall if not taller than stock?!?!

i also plan on getting a ZHP weighted knob or round leather covered knob (also weight)

anyone have any hands on experience with this

oh and how come all vendors links for the rogue now lead to no where?!?!

mikeith · 06-27-2011, 09:45 AM

Anyone?

madmaxhk · 06-27-2011, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by mikeith

recently got a 6mt e90 and looking to get rid of the sad thing they call the stock shifter... have been leaning towards the rogue for the quality of their stuff but it not only do i want a shorter crisper shift i want it to sit lower. i know that the bmw SSK sits lower than stock but does the rogue because it looks just as tall if not taller than stock?!?!

i also plan on getting a ZHP weighted knob or round leather covered knob (also weight)

anyone have any hands on experience with this

oh and how come all vendors links for the rogue now lead to no where?!?!

UCC SSK is an alternative.

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_pr...hifter_nav.htm

mikeith · 06-27-2011, 04:12 PM

Heard lots of horror stories about their customer service and it taking FOREVER to get in... Plus I'm not feeling the idea of a metal pivot ball

tscdennab · 06-27-2011, 04:29 PM

If it sits higher and the throws are short, it's even better for shifting.

MattsGray335 · 06-27-2011, 04:35 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeith

Heard lots of horror stories about their customer service and it taking FOREVER to get in... Plus I'm not feeling the idea of a metal pivot ball

I would probably consider buying from a 3rd party vendor, e.g. ECSTuning. Their customer service is great, I am sure they would take care of you if something would arise.

ECSTuning: UUC SSK

pinky_and_me · 06-27-2011, 06:35 PM

It took over a month to get mine from UUC but it was the XI model.
In any case, they were constantly lying to me that they are shipping it out tomorrow.
However, it's height is adjustable and I'm positive that at the lowest point it's lower than stock by maybe an inch or two.
I have nothing to compare it besides stock and it's better than that as far as throw length goes.

secretsquirrel · 06-27-2011, 08:30 PM

I'm still waiting on a shift knob from UUC that I ordered in Sept... I'm not going to cancel the order until Sept of this year. Hopefully the order is filled before then, but i doubt it.

PKumarM3 · 06-27-2011, 09:30 PM

u don't want a short lever nor do u want a weighted knob - u are removing all the leverage.

mikeith · 06-27-2011, 11:38 PM

I know a shorted lever will hurt slightly but how does a weighted Knob HURT leverage?!

The shorter lever is for better ergonomics. There won't be much leverage lost by the length

tibra1 · 06-27-2011, 11:48 PM

I have the UUC and it throws short but not by much..def feel shorter shift on the 1-2..but the nice thing is it gives the gear box a very mechanical feel and really shift confidently when racing..

The design on the UUC is actually pretty good..if use the Double sheer rod with it//it removes alot of the OEM shifter slop

Blue Streak · 06-27-2011, 11:54 PM

Just get the ZHP E46 knob. It's on sale right now for $65. It's what I got about 3 1/2 years ago and it's been great for me. Here is the sale notice I got in my e-mail just today:

http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe601...ack=1393247582

secretsquirrel · 06-28-2011, 08:47 AM

^^^ Glad yours lasted that long. Mine tore after a little more than a year of service. Its just a hunch, but I think it is weak because it is just one piece of leather wrapped tightly around the knob. There is no stitching on the knob to serve as a "release valve" and allow it to stretch and contract over time.

GaryS · 06-28-2011, 09:05 AM

The B&M shifter is very short - shorter than a Miata, RX8 or S2000 shifter, but the effort is much higher. I tried it and returned it for a BMW SSK.

Chrisred · 06-28-2011, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by pinky_and_me

It took over a month to get mine from UUC but it was the XI model.
In any case, they were constantly lying to me that they are shipping it out tomorrow.
However, it's height is adjustable and I'm positive that at the lowest point it's lower than stock by maybe an inch or two.
I have nothing to compare it besides stock and it's better than that as far as throw length goes.

I have it on my xi. Short throws but sits higher on mine!!

pinky_and_me · 06-28-2011, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Chrisred

I have it on my xi. Short throws but sits higher on mine!!

Did you adjust the height of the shifter? When I got mine it was extended all the way so it did feel the same as stock.
They also have a tall boy version which is even higher and I have no clue how to distinguish them if they sent you the wrong one.

Chrisred · 06-29-2011, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pinky_and_me

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chrisred

I have it on my xi. Short throws but sits higher on mine!!

Did you adjust the height of the shifter? When I got mine it was extended all the way so it did feel the same as stock.
They also have a tall boy version which is even higher and I have no clue how to distinguish them if they sent you the wrong one.

Ya I wast thinking bout that. They prob send me wrong one....

Bakeme521 · 06-29-2011, 12:46 AM

whats hight mean?

mikeith · 07-01-2011, 12:15 AM

It's means I was tryin to type to fast while posting thread from my phone

studie · 07-01-2011, 12:53 AM

the 330i PE shifter is damn short

mikeith · 07-07-2011, 10:51 PM

whats that? and if its a BMW part do you have the part Number?

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mikeith Lieutenant 38 Rep 450 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i. TiAG Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: lubbock, tx iTrader: (0)	Heard lots of horror stories about their customer service and it taking FOREVER to get in... Plus I'm not feeling the idea of a metal pivot ball
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pinky_and_me Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 294 Posts Drives: N54 335xi Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cleveland, OH iTrader: (0)	It took over a month to get mine from UUC but it was the XI model. In any case, they were constantly lying to me that they are shipping it out tomorrow. However, it's height is adjustable and I'm positive that at the lowest point it's lower than stock by maybe an inch or two. I have nothing to compare it besides stock and it's better than that as far as throw length goes.
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secretsquirrel Colonel 196 Rep 2,344 Posts Drives: f80 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Far North Dallas iTrader: (2)	I'm still waiting on a shift knob from UUC that I ordered in Sept... I'm not going to cancel the order until Sept of this year. Hopefully the order is filled before then, but i doubt it.
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PKumarM3 Air India 147 Rep 1,834 Posts Drives: 2018 Dodge Durango Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (8)	u don't want a short lever nor do u want a weighted knob - u are removing all the leverage. __________________ PKumarM3
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mikeith Lieutenant 38 Rep 450 Posts Drives: 07 E90 335i. TiAG Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: lubbock, tx iTrader: (0)	I know a shorted lever will hurt slightly but how does a weighted Knob HURT leverage?! The shorter lever is for better ergonomics. There won't be much leverage lost by the length
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tibra1 Banned 132 Rep 6,773 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP M3 - 2007 335i crashd Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NYC iTrader: (4)	I have the UUC and it throws short but not by much..def feel shorter shift on the 1-2..but the nice thing is it gives the gear box a very mechanical feel and really shift confidently when racing.. The design on the UUC is actually pretty good..if use the Double sheer rod with it//it removes alot of the OEM shifter slop
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Blue Streak Gunny 31 Rep 623 Posts Drives: '07 E90 335i 6MT, 2016 F10 535 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 E90 335i [9.00]	Just get the ZHP E46 knob. It's on sale right now for $65. It's what I got about 3 1/2 years ago and it's been great for me. Here is the sale notice I got in my e-mail just today: http://view.exacttarget.com/?j=fe601...ack=1393247582 __________________ 2007 E90 335i 6MT, ZSP, Nav, PDC, CA, Montego Blue, Terra Dakota leather, CDV, clutch-stop, E46 M Shift Knob, Logic HVI, JB4 PnP, MS 3" downpipes, Koni Yellow adjustable sport shocks, RE 12mm(f)/BMS 15mm(r) spacers, Blacklines, LUX 5.0 LED halo ring lights, DAEOS (Vista) harness, GP Thunder 7500k fogs, 35% sides-20% rear tint, matt black kidney grill, matt black 335i trunk badge
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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]	The B&M shifter is very short - shorter than a Miata, RX8 or S2000 shifter, but the effort is much higher. I tried it and returned it for a BMW SSK.
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