Have UUC SSK EVO2...Upgrade to EVO3 ???

[jc///M3]

currently have the EVO2, is it worth upgrading to the EVO3 ????

thanks...

[///brian92fs]

I'm curious too. I'm also wondering if anyone has felt a real difference between the RE & UUC evo3 setups. I've heard several people mention that there is no real difference between the RE/UUC shifters and the poor man's DYI shifter (ie - the understeer.com type)

Hope I'm not highjacking your thread. My apologies just in case.

- Brian

EDIT: I know this has probably been covered before. My bad

[///brian92fs]

Of course I notice this right after posting

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=238728

[Rob Levinson]

Of course I notice this right after posting

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=238728

:) There's a lot of those. Another one that's fairly comprehensive (E46 330 has the same transmission as the E36 M3):

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=232101



On to the original question...

The E36 was our biggest focus in the improvements from EVO2 to EVO3. The specific linkage geometry requirements of the E36 M3 were what spurred the development of the 2nd-generation ERK, which allowed us to make all the other geometry changes in EVO3 that drop the effort a noticeable 20%.

At the same time, we incorporated many other updates such as full-length vibration isolation (like the OE shifter), larger pivot bearings and a revised bearing interface system for simpler installation, and a variety of other tweaks that simply "made the best even better".

We do have a "UUC Loyalty" program in place where our trade-in offer (http://www.shortshifter.com/tradein.htm) is doubled to $100. The program is simple; if you are trading in an earlier UUC shifter (any generation), UUC will refund you $100 after you install the EVO3 and send back your older UUC shifter.

Details on EVO3, click here (http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_product/bmw_shifters/shifter_nav.htm).

Also, our new DSSR (Double Shear Selector Rod) has revolutionized shifting precision yet again. This component can be fitted to any shifter, either original BMW or any-brand aftermarket. If your non-UUC shifter or selector joint has worn bushings (actually, I should say "your shifter and selector joint do have worn bushings," they all do), then the DSSR will noticeably reduce side-to-side slop and free play, and give you more precise and direct shifts. Details on the DSSR, click here (http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/dssr/).

[m3fuz]

Rob, I've been thinking about buying a DSSR to go with my existing Evo3, but have noticed that there are different lengths that are available. Do the shorter length DSSRs reduce slop more than the longer ones and how noticeable is the difference between them?

TIA,

FSH

[Rob Levinson]

Rob, I've been thinking about buying a DSSR to go with my existing Evo3, but have noticed that there are different lengths that are available. Do the shorter length DSSRs reduce slop more than the longer ones and how noticeable is the difference between them?

TIA,

FSH


The length differences have nothing to do with the amount of slop reduction... they simply have to do with your M3's production date. Very early-production M3s (pre-9/94) use a slightly different length than later ones due to small changes in the positioning of driveline components within the chassis.

Choosing the correct length for your car is important to retain proper shifter centering within the console.

- Rob

[m3fuz]

If my build date was 2/98, then I could just place an order for any of the post 9/94 rods then, correct?

Thanks again,

FSH

[Rob Levinson]

If my build date was 2/98, then I could just place an order for any of the post 9/94 rods then, correct?


Absolutely.

- Rob