98 528i
03-15-2010, 11:25 AM
Just installed it today. Install time is quoted at 30 minutes, took me about 2 hours. If I were to do it again tomorrow it would probably take 40 minutes or less. The directions are pretty straight forward, but some parts are a PITA such as removing the cup the shifter sits in, there's a special tool to remove it OR you can use two screw drivers- you put them in the slits of the cup on opposite sides, cross them to make a x then rotate and push it out. This part took me like 30 minutes, but if I were to do it again it'd take no longer than 30 seconds. It's kind of like riding a bike once you've got it down you're good you just have to be patient!
Directions I used: http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/tips_pages/uuc_short_shifter_install.htm
Impressions: the throw is definitely shorter and it was definitely the missing link between the CDV delete and ZHP knob, only took it for a 2 minute drive to test it out but it felt good. As with any ssk the throw is reduced and the shifting is a little bit more notchy and takes a little more effort. I won't lie I miss the nice mushy stock shifter feel a little bit, but I think I'll warm up to it once I drive it a little more.
Directions I used: http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/tips_pages/uuc_short_shifter_install.htm
Impressions: the throw is definitely shorter and it was definitely the missing link between the CDV delete and ZHP knob, only took it for a 2 minute drive to test it out but it felt good. As with any ssk the throw is reduced and the shifting is a little bit more notchy and takes a little more effort. I won't lie I miss the nice mushy stock shifter feel a little bit, but I think I'll warm up to it once I drive it a little more.