anyone with a shortshifter?

[bmw4life13]

i'm thinking about upgrading to a uuc short shifter. what do you guys think? is it worth it? i realize it won't make my car faster but it should make it more fun to drive.

 

[Big Daddy]

I have a UUC shortshifter on both my 318is and the M roadster. I love them. It makes going through the gears more fun................

 

[frolf]

how much are they?

 

[Dave J]

UUC Short Shifter

Had a UUC Short Shift kit installed in my 1998 328is over 3 years ago. Coupled with a RKII alluminum knob (for added weight), it is awesome. I will do it right away on my next BMW rather than waiting. I can't remember exactly what I paid for it (records are at home) but I think it was around $275 for the kit and $75 for installation. Paid another $75 two weeks later when I ordered the shift knob directly from UUC. A must. Shift action takes a little getting used to but after a few days, you'll wonder why you waited so long.

 

[mrferg]

I ordered a UUC short shift kit, still on backorder...

 

[bmw4life13]

how long have you waited? i've been told by a retailer that getting a uuc short shifter takes a long time.

 

[mrferg]

I ordered late December!

 

[bmw4life13]

anyone else with any first hand experience with a short shifter?

 

[bahnstormer]

yeah i got a UUC SSK from my local distributer 300 installed, love it more than
my steering wheel

 

[bmw4life13]

Re: UUC Short Shifter

Had a UUC Short Shift kit installed in my 1998 328is over 3 years ago. Coupled with a RKII alluminum knob (for added weight), it is awesome. I will do it right away on my next BMW rather than waiting. I can't remember exactly what I paid for it (records are at home) but I think it was around $275 for the kit and $75 for installation. Paid another $75 two weeks later when I ordered the shift knob directly from UUC. A must. Shift action takes a little getting used to but after a few days, you'll wonder why you waited so long.

that's a killer deal. which ssk did you get? all the local dealers are offering the uuc ssk evo3 for $355 without install.

 

[salvo]

Can someone describe the difference between a UUC SSK and stock?
Thanks.

 

[bmw4life13]

a uuc ssk reduces your shift ~30-40% but also makes the shifts feel more precise. the shifts are not as sloppy.

 

[blast328iS]

heres my first stupid question due to im a the new guy with no little exp. with my bimmer.

*whats the difference between a short shifter and a normal* *how can u tell? looks* *feel*?

 

[steelblu]

Everyone that I have talked to that has one LOVES it. I will be getting one when I have a little extra cash. Check out the link and read the write ups....kind of explains it pretty well. www.uucmotorwerks.com

 

[Section_8]

The shortshifter kit is 2nd on my list (cup kit is next), but I want to get a clutch stop at the same time too. About how much labor is that to get the stop put in and the clutch adjusted (Just an hour I'm thinking?)?

blast - a short shift kit will do a few things. It will lower the height of your shift knob, shorten the distance travelled to 'get' into gear, and in general gives it a more fluid feel. The shortened distance means you can essentially shift gears faster (once you are used to it). This coupled with a clutch stop (shorten your clutch) speeds up your shift too. (or can..)

Lots of the cars at the meet Sunday had short shift kits, I was absolutely in awe - it feels so much better to be lower like that.. I'm totally sold.

 

[blast328iS]

thanks section - i guess that will be second on my list, right after i get a job. ill need a good one to keep up with my cars expectations

 

[IanUK]

I recently installed the uuc evo3 to my car, all I can say it is the best thing you can do to the car! the difference is incredible well worth doing

- Ian