Advice needed about Short Shift Kit please

[Turbo Ready]

Hi Guys,

I have searched and read a bit just about all the SSK threads here. The last thread was posted a while ago so just wanted to inquire about latest SSK experiences.

I will be working on my 335ist ( 3.5 m30 B35 turbo into an 87 e30 325is) and wanted to know what SSK you guys are using and what your experiences were.

I have seen great things about the latest UUC SSK design, anyone using this kit as yet and if so, can you please express your opinions about it?

Thanks.

[Sam-Son]

I'm using one that the EuroDepot guys made for me and I really like it

[Turbo Ready]

Thanks for the reply Sam.

I just checked the Euro Depot guys and they have no listings for an e34 SSK Guess they made this one as a special order for you.

I have driven cars with SSK installed and some were complete waste of time because they were so notchy, they actually delayed shifting.

I do know that most SSK are a bit notchy and some need more effort to shift, but some I have tested are really worthless.

Can you please indicate the % throw if you know and feel of the Euro Deopt SSK?


Thanks.

[Sam-Son]

It was something they pieced together for me but they told me they sometims list them for sale on ebay. Honestly I'd check out Bavauto.com. although I haven't used it I think bavauto puts out some quality stuff so I'd recommend them

[Turbo Ready]

I have driven a friends E30 with a BAV Auto SSK, it felt OK, should not be too different a feel on the e34.

The UUC is a bit on the higher cost bracket, would not mind spending the bucks on it if the feed back is all good.

Thought a few guys here would have picked up the newer design by now.

Thanks for the reply Sam.

[Sam-Son]

I have driven a friends E30 with a BAV Auto SSK, it felt OK, should not be too different a feel on the e34.

The UUC is a bit on the higher cost bracket, would not mind spending the bucks on it if the feed back is all good.

Thought a few guys here would have picked up the newer design by now.

Thanks for the reply Sam.

Yeah a friend has the UUC on his E36 and he loves it now that I think about it UUC is probaly the better option despite the higher cost. I'm in no rush to replace mine
-Mike

[repenttokyo]

isn't the tranny in our m50 cars the same as the one in the s52 cars? wouldn't the linkage be the same?

[Sam-Son]

isn't the tranny in our m50 cars the same as the one in the s52 cars? wouldn't the linkage be the same?

I think so. I have the ZF gearbox which I think is the same one as an M3 not sure

[Torque]

Doesn't using a e36 m3 shifter reduce the throw by like 35 percent?

[Sam-Son]

Turbo-in response to your question about % throw I have no idea but it's a very short throw I drove an E46 with a standard 5-spd the other day and couldn't believe how long the throw is! the shifts on mine are nice and short and the BMW perfect snick-snick when shifting. I guess the SSK is notchier than standard but not bad. I now know I could never be without an SSK