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We do build an Ultra shifter for the F80. That shifter is very similar to our e92 shifter in that it does away with the pivot ball and relies instead on a bolt on cartridge. This has the effect of eliminating the pivot point wander that greatly contribute to the absence of precision in the BMW mechanism. As with all our Ultra kit the solid selector rod and chrome moly all important coupler are included and the whole mechanism is hand fitted for minimum clearance. Finally the selector rod and lever bends are stress relieved for longevity and the geometry of the mechanism is optimized. >>>> >>>> This result in a very repeatable and precise pattern. reduction ratio is in the 20% range depending on required ergonomics. Shifter is produced in very small quantities due to the time it takes to hand assemble and fit it |
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01-31-2018, 04:59 AM | #27 |
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This setup is awesome! I plan on running this shifter soon but my only concern is how the shift boot looks.
Do you have any pics of the inside of the shift boot where the shifter fits through? Did you have it restitched? |
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01-31-2018, 11:13 AM | #28 |
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My boot is tucked in like that because it's ripped at the tip. NOT because of the CAE shifter though. I replaced my shift knob a few years ago and I did a piss poor job of separating the boot from the OEM knob. If you do a good job of separating the OEM knob and boot, it'll slide over the CAE shifter with no problem.
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02-02-2018, 12:33 PM | #29 |
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How much was the install? Can you compare the shift feel to other cars (911, S2000, etc)?
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02-02-2018, 01:17 PM | #31 | |
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I'm pretty sure the install cost will depend on which shop you take it to. I had some issues on my initial install (shop will remain nameless). But Auto Talent fixed it.
I can tell you this. Unless the shop has experience installing this specific shifter, it'll be a full day of work. So estimate that to your preferred shop's hourly rate. This is not a cheap mod. The shifter itself is pretty expensive to begin with, so it takes a lot of commitment to go through with it. That being said, any good mechanic can do this install. It's mostly a one person job, but they will need an extra person at the end of the install for a few minutes to get everything lined up. Quote:
I can tell you this though... The shifts on the CAE are precise with no play at all. None what so ever. It can't even be compared to a gated shifter because the throws are so much shorter and have zero play. It's all milled aluminum with the gaps between moving parts in the microns. People throw around terms like "no slop" and "no play" when it comes to SSKs. Also, "zero body roll" gets thrown around a lot when it comes to suspension mods. These are all exaggerations. With the CAE shifter, it is not. There literally is no play. Here are a couple more vids. No slop. Rowing through gears quickly. |
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CAE 1-2 throw OEM 1-2 throw For kicks, here's my UUC Short Shift Kit. OEM shifter video sourced from Matt's Obsessed Garage youtube. Last edited by x.shell; 02-02-2018 at 03:46 PM.. |
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thanks for the comparison
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Oh right on. I misunderstood that you were referencing the Auto Solutions SSK. I agree that the throws look pretty long on that E9X Auto Solutions kit. But at least the slop is greatly reduced.
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