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hakwuzhere
02-15-2006, 12:39 AM
Once again, after many years of research (ok, days...) I have decided to order an OEM SSK upgrade for my car. While I know I could order the parts from BMW, understeer.com has an E34 OEM E30 M3 kit already put together. It includes some spacers and bushing that I might not think to upgrade for $75 (probably pretty close to OEM list)

http://www2.propichosting.com/Images/450010448/9.jpg

Chris over at understeer also recommended the UUC Derlin Shift Carrier bushings (#7?) and Selector Rod Pivot (12?) Not sure where either of those would go.

http://www2.propichosting.com/Images/450010448/8.jpg

Also, while doing this upgrade, Im considering the Cheap WSR listed on understeer's site.

http://www.understeer.com/cheapwsr.shtml

Basically its wrapping the selector rod with 1lb of plumbers solder. Anyone have any experiance? Will the solder end up falling off and mangaling my car!?

http://www.understeer.com/cheapwsr.shtml

Next thing Im considering is a lighted shift knob. Only question there is where to plug the power in? Tap Emergency lights? something in the dash?

http://www2.propichosting.com/Images/450010448/7.jpg

And lastly, a clutchstop... I know there are multiple writeups on how to make one for $5 one, but for $20 for the UUC it might just be worth the trouble... Well, that is if it makes a difference. Ive never been in a car that has one, so Im guessing it just shortens the play... is there anytime that could be bad? or a PITA? (bad traffic ect...)

Thanks again all!

hakwuzhere
02-15-2006, 11:21 PM
ttt

I must be doing something wrong here... if one of the esteemed board elders could let me know what it is... Ill make sure to be concious of it.

ILoveMPower
02-16-2006, 02:05 AM
Wish I could help, unfortunately I have no experience with lighted knob or shift kits.

EDIT: When you push in your clutch, you may notice that it only requires you press it 1/3, or 1/4 of the way. Now obviously every clutch is different, but all the stop does is remove the unnecessary play that is set beyond the engagement point. I can't imagine how that would affect driving in traffic...

angrypancake
02-16-2006, 02:16 AM
I bet it would take a while to get used to? Sometimes in the case of quick stopping or something and you just slam the clutch to the floor. Granted it doesnt do anything but it feels like instinctive force takes over and bam clutch on floor dropping it down a gear (or 3), and with a clutch stop I'd probly flip out in that situation... Can anyone that has one weigh in here?