Wow I did not know that they had actually started madking the SSK for our cars. They list them as in stock is that really the case? i assume my '04 has the CDV in it as it seems unlikely any PO's removed it but I guess I haven't actually checked. I would def want to do the SSK myself. I cannot imagine it would be worth it for me to pay someone IMO.

My question is how does the short shift affect the force needed to engage the gears. As of know it just drops into place and I like that but smaller lever arm = more force so I kind of wonder if that is noticeable?

Personally I do not really like the look of that shifter it doesn't look oem to me and the aluminum and curvature doesn't match anything else in the car.

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2004 e53 m54 with 6spd manual