Anyone running a short shift kit?

Adcampo · 11-23-2020, 07:34 AM

I've been doing some searching and haven't found much on the topic. I'm wondering if it's less common on the F80.

I had a UUC on my E46 M and liked that it was a bit lower and shorter throws. Also nice snick action. Ran an OEM ssk on my 996. Loved the feel of that too.

Seems like Ronald at Autoslutions is highly regarded. Also UUC.

Any input on the topic? Curious about DIY install too.

m3elmo · 11-23-2020, 09:45 AM

it's probably less common since the F80 is newer than the E46 where that platform is older and more modified at this point.

The improvement you can expect is similar to the other platforms you've had and so is the install.

The OEM shifter on bimmers aren't as positive or as good as say your 911 or S2000 etc. If you want it to be more sporty then for sure any of the aftermarket kits are cool. You want to go all the way then CAE, Numeric etc are awesome.

jwagman1 · 11-25-2020, 07:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Adcampo

I've been doing some searching and haven't found much on the topic. I'm wondering if it's less common on the F80.

I had a UUC on my E46 M and liked that it was a bit lower and shorter throws. Also nice snick action. Ran an OEM ssk on my 996. Loved the feel of that too.

Seems like Ronald at Autoslutions is highly regarded. Also UUC.

Any input on the topic? Curious about DIY install too.

I'm installing a uuc evo3 in Friday. ill report back!

ProfM3 · 11-27-2020, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jwagman1

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Originally Posted by Adcampo

I've been doing some searching and haven't found much on the topic. I'm wondering if it's less common on the F80.

I had a UUC on my E46 M and liked that it was a bit lower and shorter throws. Also nice snick action. Ran an OEM ssk on my 996. Loved the feel of that too.

Seems like Ronald at Autoslutions is highly regarded. Also UUC.

Any input on the topic? Curious about DIY install too.

I'm installing a uuc evo3 in Friday. ill report back!

I have an Autosolutions SSK on my F80 and had one in my E46 M3. It's great in both cars. I can't recommend Autosolutions enough. Ron who runs it is great to work with.

http://www.autosolutions.info

jwagman1 · 11-27-2020, 08:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Adcampo

I've been doing some searching and haven't found much on the topic. I'm wondering if it's less common on the F80.

I had a UUC on my E46 M and liked that it was a bit lower and shorter throws. Also nice snick action. Ran an OEM ssk on my 996. Loved the feel of that too.

Seems like Ronald at Autoslutions is highly regarded. Also UUC.

Any input on the topic? Curious about DIY install too.

I'm installing a uuc evo3 in Friday. ill report back!

Installed today. Did pretty much the whole install from the top other that the linkage and clip. Def need to cut down the length of the Allen wrench on both ends to more easily fit in the small area. The rubber boot def gave some trouble removing but be patient. Knob is perfectly vertical too!

Adcampo · 11-28-2020, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by jwagman1

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Originally Posted by jwagman1

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Originally Posted by Adcampo

I've been doing some searching and haven't found much on the topic. I'm wondering if it's less common on the F80.

I had a UUC on my E46 M and liked that it was a bit lower and shorter throws. Also nice snick action. Ran an OEM ssk on my 996. Loved the feel of that too.

Seems like Ronald at Autoslutions is highly regarded. Also UUC.

Any input on the topic? Curious about DIY install too.

I'm installing a uuc evo3 in Friday. ill report back!

Installed today. Did pretty much the whole install from the top other that the linkage and clip. Def need to cut down the length of the Allen wrench on both ends to more easily fit in the small area. The rubber boot def gave some trouble removing but be patient. Knob is perfectly vertical too!

How do you like it so far? How long the dis the diy install take you?

jwagman1 · 11-28-2020, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Adcampo

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Originally Posted by jwagman1

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Originally Posted by jwagman1

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Originally Posted by Adcampo

I've been doing some searching and haven't found much on the topic. I'm wondering if it's less common on the F80.

I had a UUC on my E46 M and liked that it was a bit lower and shorter throws. Also nice snick action. Ran an OEM ssk on my 996. Loved the feel of that too.

Seems like Ronald at Autoslutions is highly regarded. Also UUC.

Any input on the topic? Curious about DIY install too.

I'm installing a uuc evo3 in Friday. ill report back!

Installed today. Did pretty much the whole install from the top other that the linkage and clip. Def need to cut down the length of the Allen wrench on both ends to more easily fit in the small area. The rubber boot def gave some trouble removing but be patient. Knob is perfectly vertical too!

How do you like it so far? How long the dis the diy install take you?

It's night and day better. Shifts are precise and firm. I love it! Took about 2.5 hrs most time spent screwing in the collar screws from the top side. Make sure to cut down the Allen or you'll be there all day fumbling with it.

Jamongkad · 08-03-2021, 12:36 PM

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It's night and day better. Shifts are precise and firm. I love it! Took about 2.5 hrs most time spent screwing in the collar screws from the top side. Make sure to cut down the Allen or you'll be there all day fumbling with it.

Reviving this thread! I'm about to embark on the same journey and have read several past threads that you have to lower the exhaust, remove the heat shields and a bunch of other stuff as well. If I'm understanding this correctly you were able to install the SSK from the top without doing all that?

Humdizzle · 08-03-2021, 01:49 PM

^ thats my main holdup. there is quite a bit of work involved with some of them. the UUC shifter requires you to drop the transmission. i'd only take it to a reputable shop that has done a few already.

shonuff1 · 08-05-2021, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamongkad

Reviving this thread! I'm about to embark on the same journey and have read several past threads that you have to lower the exhaust, remove the heat shields and a bunch of other stuff as well. If I'm understanding this correctly you were able to install the SSK from the top without doing all that?

That's not possible. No matter which SSK you go with you need to unclip the shift lever from the linkage and that can only happen from below. In order to access that area the exhaust needs to drop, the tranny needs to drop and heat shield removed. I just installed an Autosolutions SSK in my F82 a couple months ago so it's fairly fresh in my mind.

It's not that big of a deal, don't let that hold you back from installing a SSK.

SYT_Shadow · 08-05-2021, 03:29 PM

Another vote for the AS SSK, it is the real deal

You will have to get under the car to install it, there's no way around it. Maybe if you have the little hand from Scary Movie 4 (?) you can do it all from the top

Jamongkad · 08-05-2021, 03:47 PM

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Originally Posted by shonuff1

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Originally Posted by Jamongkad

Reviving this thread! I'm about to embark on the same journey and have read several past threads that you have to lower the exhaust, remove the heat shields and a bunch of other stuff as well. If I'm understanding this correctly you were able to install the SSK from the top without doing all that?

That's not possible. No matter which SSK you go with you need to unclip the shift lever from the linkage and that can only happen from below. In order to access that area the exhaust needs to drop, the tranny needs to drop and heat shield removed. I just installed an Autosolutions SSK in my F82 a couple months ago so it's fairly fresh in my mind.

It's not that big of a deal, don't let that hold you back from installing a SSK.

Seem kinda intimidating tbh. Do you have access to a lift?

shonuff1 · 08-05-2021, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Jamongkad

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Originally Posted by shonuff1

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Originally Posted by Jamongkad

Reviving this thread! I'm about to embark on the same journey and have read several past threads that you have to lower the exhaust, remove the heat shields and a bunch of other stuff as well. If I'm understanding this correctly you were able to install the SSK from the top without doing all that?

That's not possible. No matter which SSK you go with you need to unclip the shift lever from the linkage and that can only happen from below. In order to access that area the exhaust needs to drop, the tranny needs to drop and heat shield removed. I just installed an Autosolutions SSK in my F82 a couple months ago so it's fairly fresh in my mind.

It's not that big of a deal, don't let that hold you back from installing a SSK.

Seem kinda intimidating tbh. Do you have access to a lift?

No I did the job on jack stands. I wish I had a lift!

Jamongkad · 08-05-2021, 09:54 PM

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Originally Posted by shonuff1

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Originally Posted by Jamongkad

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Originally Posted by shonuff1

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Originally Posted by Jamongkad

Reviving this thread! I'm about to embark on the same journey and have read several past threads that you have to lower the exhaust, remove the heat shields and a bunch of other stuff as well. If I'm understanding this correctly you were able to install the SSK from the top without doing all that?

That's not possible. No matter which SSK you go with you need to unclip the shift lever from the linkage and that can only happen from below. In order to access that area the exhaust needs to drop, the tranny needs to drop and heat shield removed. I just installed an Autosolutions SSK in my F82 a couple months ago so it's fairly fresh in my mind.

It's not that big of a deal, don't let that hold you back from installing a SSK.

Seem kinda intimidating tbh. Do you have access to a lift?

No I did the job on jack stands. I wish I had a lift!

I got jack stands too! Did you use any tutorials online? Most of what I saw were E92 tutorials.

Soul Coughing · 08-06-2021, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by shonuff1

That's not possible. No matter which SSK you go with you need to unclip the shift lever from the linkage and that can only happen from below. In order to access that area the exhaust needs to drop, the tranny needs to drop and heat shield removed. I just installed an Autosolutions SSK in my F82 a couple months ago so it's fairly fresh in my mind.

It's not that big of a deal, don't let that hold you back from installing a SSK.

Thanks for the info. When you say the transmission has to drop, do you mean pulling the trans from the engine, or do you mean disconnecting the driveshaft and disconnecting the rear of the transmission and dropping it with a jack?

shonuff1 · 08-06-2021, 09:44 AM

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Thanks for the info. When you say the transmission has to drop, do you mean pulling the trans from the engine, or do you mean disconnecting the driveshaft and disconnecting the rear of the transmission and dropping it with a jack?

Unbolt the transmission support brace only. It will drop the tranny/driveshaft down a couple of inches to give you clearance.

shonuff1 · 08-06-2021, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Jamongkad

I got jack stands too! Did you use any tutorials online? Most of what I saw were E92 tutorials.

I did a little summary post of tips and tricks specific to the F8X platform for SSK installation here:

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

I also linked which tutorials I used on similar platforms.

hurricane56 · 08-06-2021, 12:51 PM

I also got Ronald@Autosolutions as a recommendation for the SSK. Speaking to him last week, he indicated that there would be a 60 day pause on manufacturing due to his company moving shops. The one thing that I didn't realize was the Autosolutions SSK is a fully custom product. Ronald has an intake form where he asks you about your use case. He can fully custom all the overall height and ratio reduction.

Jamongkad · 08-07-2021, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by hurricane56

I also got Ronald@Autosolutions as a recommendation for the SSK. Speaking to him last week, he indicated that there would be a 60 day pause on manufacturing due to his company moving shops. The one thing that I didn't realize was the Autosolutions SSK is a fully custom product. Ronald has an intake form where he asks you about your use case. He can fully custom all the overall height and ratio reduction.

I am also in contact with him since last week. Didn't know there was going to be a pause but it's understandable.

ibimmer954 · 08-09-2021, 06:51 PM

I had a custom job done by Ronald at Autosolutions built for my F80. Went over what my use case was and what my options were. Before that I had him do one for my E46 M3 as well. His shifters are awesome!

v8rwdftw · 08-20-2021, 09:32 PM

Ronald is good guy

irunalot · 08-26-2021, 02:49 PM

Auto Solutions SSK is worth the time and money. Really happy with the product.

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Adcampo Lieutenant Colonel 882 Rep 1,661 Posts Drives: G80 Manual Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Ashburn Va iTrader: (1)	I've been doing some searching and haven't found much on the topic. I'm wondering if it's less common on the F80. I had a UUC on my E46 M and liked that it was a bit lower and shorter throws. Also nice snick action. Ran an OEM ssk on my 996. Loved the feel of that too. Seems like Ronald at Autoslutions is highly regarded. Also UUC. Any input on the topic? Curious about DIY install too. __________________ 18' F80 6MT, 991.1s cab PDK, F83 6mt, 996 C4S cab 6mt, F30 328iM 6mt E60 M5 SMG, E39 M5, E46 M3 cab 6mt, E36 M3 5mt
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m3elmo Private First Class 50 Rep 117 Posts Drives: F80 M3 Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (0)	it's probably less common since the F80 is newer than the E46 where that platform is older and more modified at this point. The improvement you can expect is similar to the other platforms you've had and so is the install. The OEM shifter on bimmers aren't as positive or as good as say your 911 or S2000 etc. If you want it to be more sporty then for sure any of the aftermarket kits are cool. You want to go all the way then CAE, Numeric etc are awesome. __________________ Danny Bay Area, CA
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Humdizzle Brigadier General 6042 Rep 3,617 Posts Drives: GT3 + M2c Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Missouri iTrader: (0)	^ thats my main holdup. there is quite a bit of work involved with some of them. the UUC shifter requires you to drop the transmission. i'd only take it to a reputable shop that has done a few already.
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