Short Shift Kits

[b_w.]

Originally Posted by njavier03

I try to do my own too, but I don’t have a lift or even 4 jack stands for this car. How difficult was the install? I haven’t come across a good DIY yet.

I would like to know too

[Soul Coughing]

Originally Posted by RElias21

My AutoSolutions SSK cost $534 out the door. Install was $400.
If you can negotiate them down to $1,000 for parts and labor, it's still high, but not insanely egregious.

Good luck.

How are you liking the shifter now you've had it for a while? I know you had said you got a bit of vibration and added effort getting it into gear? Would you still keep the same setup if you were to do it again?

[RElias21]

Originally Posted by Soul Coughing

How are you liking the shifter now you've had it for a while? I know you had said you got a bit of vibration and added effort getting it into gear? Would you still keep the same setup if you were to do it again?

Yes, I would def keep the setup. I wish there was a nice weighted shift knob option for the F8X. I have no found one I like, though.
I also would like to install the UCP.

[njavier03]

i ended up getting a great deal on a MP CF rear diffuser, so the SSK will likely have to wait. i'm hoping quickjacks go on sale again, so i can finally get some and maybe attempt the install myself. maybe i'll do the UCP in the meantime.

[jmciver]

Originally Posted by b_w.

I would like to know too

This is probably as close as you are going to get to a DIY for a SSK install on a F8x. It is what I used as my primary resource for my DIY Autosolutions SSK install. I also added a few notes to the thread with my DIY install experience.

I would not consider this a beginner DIY project. But like any DIY project, a little patience and having "most" of the right tools for the job goes a long way…

https://f80.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1822447