SSK's

[derbo]

Derbo, how much shorter is the Z3M shifter compared to the stock ZHP shifter? I'm wondering if I could just do Z3M + DSSR instead of the UUC shifter and DSSR

That's the best I have for comparison of the two. It's very close to the 6spd driveshaft on the bottom. The DSSR is just a rod replacement. I don't see why it wouldn't work.


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[zhp43867]

I think the BMW shorter levers with the UUC DSSR might be the best combination. I don't really like the super short throw of the Rogue, UUC, etc. and I don't think they are at all faster than stock. The BMW/DSSR combination would give a crisp, slightly shorter combination. That's what I'll do soon.

I'm up in the air on which lever. I'm really not sure which (if any) of the other BMW levers (including the one in the performance SSK) are shorter than the ZHP and don't have any change in shifter alignment.

[HokieZHP]

I think the BMW shorter levers with the UUC DSSR might be the best combination. I don't really like the super short throw of the Rogue, UUC, etc. and I don't think they are at all faster than stock. The BMW/DSSR combination would give a crisp, slightly shorter combination. That's what I'll do soon.

I'm up in the air on which lever. I'm really not sure which (if any) of the other BMW levers (including the one in the performance SSK) are shorter than the ZHP and don't have any change in shifter alignment.

That is what I was thinking. I may buy the DSSR and try it out. Worst comes to worst, I don't like it and get a different lever. Anyone know the cheapest place to get a DSSR?

[cakM3]

Here. Check this out.

This pic here is for the sale of the "BMW Performance Shift Lever" for the e46 M3 (check above the picture) but if you check the P/N, it's the same as the 330d. Also, notice the lack of the bend by the pivot ball.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-M3-...ter/ES1895170/

VS the the "BMW Performance Shift Lever (But for the 330i)

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330...ter/ES2215288/


A said "BMW Performance Shift Lever" is NAMED the same for all cars, but for the M3 VS the 330.. they are completely different. For the M3, BMW just takes a 330d shift lever and labels it as the BMW Performance one. But for the 330, a completely new/different lever is used.

Just because the M3 guys figured this out, doesn't mean that the BMW Performance lever is just the 330d lever across all applications.

Thanks! Very interesting point...I will have to do more research apparently....good stuff here

[zhp43867]

I dunno but I hear AKG is working on one for us. GB anyone?

[webster]

I think the BMW shorter levers with the UUC DSSR might be the best combination. I don't really like the super short throw of the Rogue, UUC, etc. and I don't think they are at all faster than stock. The BMW/DSSR combination would give a crisp, slightly shorter combination. That's what I'll do soon.

I'm up in the air on which lever. I'm really not sure which (if any) of the other BMW levers (including the one in the performance SSK) are shorter than the ZHP and don't have any change in shifter alignment.

FYI the UUC shifter is adjustable, you can make it longer if you want. not trying to sell here, but i bet if you've driven a UUC SSK it's been adjusted to the shortest length possible...

[nike001]

My BMW Perf shift lever should be in tomorrow and I think that a buddy of mine from the body shop and I will be doing it tomorrow in the parking lot after work.

I'll update this thread on my thoughts of it

[nike001]

Alright - got the BMW Performance SSK installed. I enlisted the help of a friend in the BMW body shop to help after he got out (Body shop gets out 3:30, I get out @ 4:30)

Took about an hour and a half. The clip was easy to come off, but hard to get back on. Lived up to the name "bitch clip." The cup bushing was hard to get out, and easy to get back in. So those were the big hold ups. I also ended up putting the car in the air (lifts FTW) to help out.

Initial thoughts had me thinking not much had changed.. Then I drove it and realized that the bottom gears (2,4,6) are A LOT shorter. My dummy estimates are like ~30% or so. They're just the perfect distance from the neutral area. The top gears (1,3,5) didn't really change much in throw distance. I'd say ~10%.

IMO, the OE ZHP shifter was pretty perfect.. but if you're looking for a good amount shorter then this is it. It's not too short like the Z3M (IMO) where it's just moving 3 inches from gear to gear.. this shifter still provides that good 'SSK' feel without being overbearing.

[derbo]

Zhp lever is actually pretty perfect. I liked it a lot.


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[nike001]

Zhp lever is actually pretty perfect. I liked it a lot.

Yeah, I did as well. I think that if one is looking for more agressiveness, the Performance SSK would be the first step.. and then your Z3M would probably be the next step in the agressive direction.