NOT MINE: BMWP Short Shift Kit BNIB

[BADCLOWN]

seems like a good deal to me, idk. part# on the box in his thread matches up with ECSTuning's part# for the BMWP SSK.

i may pick up one of them

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1097814



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[Aeternalis]

Oh my. DO WANT!!!

[NoVAphotog]

Are these really worth it over stock or say, the UUC kit? I've read that they are a "mild" improvement compared to the UUC DSSR short shift kit where the throws are significantly reduced.

[Aeternalis]

seems like a good deal to me, idk.

i may pick up one of them

http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=1097814
If you will get both, I will definitely buy one of them from you!

[BADCLOWN]

I already bought a BMWP SS selector rod and a UUC bit to go with it. Thought of picking one of these up for the hell of it

[FungShui]

Time for me to refresh mine anyways. I PM'ed for him for 1. :D

[Aeternalis]

Time for me to refresh mine anyways. I PM'ed for him for 1. :D
As did I. Hope he's got one left!

[FungShui]

As did I. Hope he's got one left!

Hopefully we aren't both too late. It was posted 6 hours ago. Seems that any BMW Performance are rare and typically goes fast.

[Jconlin16]

Dang guys, I pm'd him earlier too! Lol still haven't heard anything back.

[NoVAphotog]

As did I. Hope he's got one left!


Hopefully we aren't both too late. It was posted 6 hours ago. Seems that any BMW Performance are rare and typically goes fast.


Dang guys, I pm'd him earlier too! Lol still haven't heard anything back.

Not that rare...and can still buy them from dealer...

That is a great price on those though!

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=545816&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

[Vas]

Are these really worth it over stock or say, the UUC kit? I've read that they are a "mild" improvement compared to the UUC DSSR short shift kit where the throws are significantly reduced.

I have one installed on Sketchi and I like it compared to the stock shifter. It is not a huge change and is mostly between 3rd-4th gear. However what you get is a factory part that fits great and no headaches.

[Jconlin16]

Not that rare...and can still buy them from dealer...

That is a great price on those though!

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=545816&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

I'm mostly interested because of the price lol plus I love the BMWP knob that I have in my car. I could use a new one for sure. The ssk for $30 more than buying a new knob sounds great to me!

[FungShui]

Not that rare...and can still buy them from dealer...

That is a great price on those though!

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=545816&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462

I meant in general BMWP parts i.e. intake & strut bar but I stand corrected for the SSK, =)

[NoVAphotog]

I meant in general BMWP parts i.e. intake & strut bar but I stand corrected for the SSK, =)

Oh I agree for the others, but relatively speaking the shift kit is definitely easier to find. And in this case, a good deal is a good deal regardless. Just if you really want one later they are out there for a little less of a good deal lol

[NoVAphotog]

I have one installed on Sketchi and I like it compared to the stock shifter. It is not a huge change and is mostly between 3rd-4th gear. However what you get is a factory part that fits great and no headaches.

:thumbsup

[BADCLOWN]

sounds like either way the mafia will scoop them both up. keep everyone posted if you get one!

[FungShui]

Picked one up!

[Aeternalis]

Not that rare...and can still buy them from dealer...

That is a great price on those though!

http://www.getbmwparts.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=MorePartInfo&PartID=545816&siteid=214672&catalogid=4462
Thanks for the link!

[Jconlin16]

Snagged one :) thank you for sharing this!

[az3579]

This is a phenomenal kit. I have one installed in my car.


Are these really worth it over stock or say, the UUC kit? I've read that they are a "mild" improvement compared to the UUC DSSR short shift kit where the throws are significantly reduced.

Personally, I had absolutely zero qualms about the stock shifter configuration. It was short enough for me while still offering comfortable, lazy shifting as is my driving style. When I installed this, I wasn't really looking to shorten my throws as much as I wanted to refresh my bushings, but decided to take the plunge anyway. I bought this kit because it is one of the milder kits out there and can happily say that it is PERFECT in my eyes.

I don't like super short throws because it just makes it more tiring the drive the car due to the super tight nature of the gear engagements. I also don't want to wear out my synchros faster by having the gears engage faster (not like it makes that much of a difference), so I like the throws to be a little longer to give the synchros some time to spin up. In reality, the BMW Performance shifter has a perfect throw distance, IMO. It's right in between stock and something super aggressive.

This kit is definitely for those who want an upgrade but don't want 1) the cost of the aggressive kits, and 2) the tiring nature of extremely crisp gear shifts.

[ELCID86]

Mine feels like this (and I don't mind or feel tired : )

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[az3579]

Mine feels like this (and I don't mind or feel tired : )

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Our driving styles are also very different. ;)
I'm very lazy with my shifting. lol

[kakashi169]

If I didn't already buy the ZHP shift knob and BMWP shift boot, I would jump on this deal. ARGH

[Vas]

For the people that just want the rod, ecstuing sells its and calls its the Euro Rod.
Can be bought here https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Drivetrain/Shifter/Short_Shifter/ES47271/

I would also pick up the Shifter Ball Bushing as well. Then you can install everything from the top.

If you want to rebuild the shifter, you have to tackle it from the bottom and that will require dropping the exhaust and driveshaft.

[kakashi169]

For the people that just want the rod, ecstuing sells its and calls its the Euro Rod.
Can be bought here https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Drivetrain/Shifter/Short_Shifter/ES47271/

I would also pick up the Shifter Ball Bushing as well. Then you can install everything from the top.

If you want to rebuild the shifter, you have to tackle it from the bottom and that will require dropping the exhaust and driveshaft.

Good find, I was talking to the seller about parting out the rod only.

[Vas]

Good find, I was talking to the seller about parting out the rod only.

Glad I could assist.

[Aeternalis]

For the people that just want the rod, ecstuing sells its and calls its the Euro Rod.
Can be bought here https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0L/Drivetrain/Shifter/Short_Shifter/ES47271/

I would also pick up the Shifter Ball Bushing as well. Then you can install everything from the top.

If you want to rebuild the shifter, you have to tackle it from the bottom and that will require dropping the exhaust and driveshaft.

Does the rod itself create the shorter throw, and can the stock 6MT shift knob be used with it? I like the ///M knob on my car currently.

Also, do you have the shifter ball bushing part number?

Thanks!

[BADCLOWN]

Yes you can use the ZHP weighted shift knob.

[jonnyd330]

bummer i wish i got one :(

[ELCID86]

Our driving styles are also very different. ;)
I'm very lazy with my shifting. lol

And I can't be... :-)


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"ZHP is a garbage option anyway- just some cosmetic upgrades with a different cam and diff to claw back some of the performance lost fitting those hideous and heavy wheels. Any 330 with a 3.46 diff will smoke a ZHP every time. The whole Mafia thing reeks of childish behavior." - an e46fanatic

[az3579]

Does the rod itself create the shorter throw, and can the stock 6MT shift knob be used with it?

Yes, and yes.