Short Shift Kit & Clutch Delay Valve fix

[Ricky Bobby]

Awesome to hear Greg I'm glad you got it installed and were able to get the carrier removed fully.

I just got my ZHP shift knob in the mail and already swapped the insert for a plain 5 speed one, and I also ordered a new rear carrier mount as I do believe the rubber does degrade over time much like an exhaust hanger as it supports the weight of the carrier.

I will post pics and updates once I replace the shift knob with ZHP and do a side by side of the original rear carrier mount vs the new pne

[Riggodeaux]

Thanks, Gregory891, good to know yours' went in relatively easy. The word from UUC Rob when I spoke to him about the two front carrier bushings was that delrin in that application resulted in unwanted vibration and, unlike the older, single bushing BMW set-ups, is not needed; stick with the OEM bushings, if needed at all. Mine were fine, and I continue being very pleased with the UUC SSK shift performance in my six speed version.

[Ctsiegf]

Originally Posted by Ricky Bobby

I just got my ZHP shift knob in the mail and already swapped the insert for a plain 5 speed one...

Aannnnd?!



-Carter

[Brads2002]

Regarding the short shift, is it possible to weld in an extension between the ball and the lower joint? On any other BMW I have worked on it is the leingth between the ball and the bottom of the shift lever that determines the throw. Anyone tried extending?

[Green Dragon]

Originally Posted by Brads2002

Regarding the short shift, is it possible to weld in an extension between the ball and the lower joint? On any other BMW I have worked on it is the leingth between the ball and the bottom of the shift lever that determines the throw. Anyone tried extending?

Brad, your suggestion would indeed work. You would just need to know what length would be optimal for what your desired feel would be. There is also a shifter extention block with twin needle bearing cassettes off eBay that would achieve similar results.

I started my schmiedmann SSK project before the release of the UUC. I also wanted to get rid of the plastic pivot ball and control/adjust the different variables. I'm in the final stages of mine with the first fitment this weekend.

Keep us posted on the route you choose.

[Brads2002]

Interesting, do you have the link to the ebay part? If you have not installed your kit yet would you mind giving me a measurement from the bottom of the ball to the bottom of the busing at whatever hight you are planning to try?

The ssk kit looks pretty nice. Lots of adjustment and reasonably priced. I wasn't crazy about the last UUC I had on my e30m. I ended up pulling and selling it. It might have been me though since everyone else seems to think they are great.

Curious to see how it all turns out.

[Ricky Bobby]

Mission accomplished with new rear carrier mount and ZHP shift knob installed with my completed Titan Silver interior trim swap. The ZHP shift knob is NICE for 63 bucks and if you spring for the 8 dollar non M insert like I did, it's stealthy and belongs in our vehicles.

At 72k miles the rear carrier mount "shift bearing" swap for 20 bucks was worth it, the rubber on the mount was extremely pliable and moveable compared to a new mount, highly recommended to replace yours when doing the SSK

[Brads2002]

Looks sharp!

[SammyD]

Jay, looks awesome bud! You'll have to e-mail some tips on the center console install. Nice job

[Ricky Bobby]

I will say Sammy that the console is not as hard as everyone says, literally all you need to do is follow the directions on the How To's.

The hardest part of the console is making sure you don't break any clips and that you take your time when reinstalling to make sure everything is reseated correctly.

Probably an hour on the removal and half hour to reinstall. It's really only 13 screws and 7 plugs to remove