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  1. 01-27-2005, 11:42 PM #1
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    I was looking through ebay, and there are kits for like $25.

    Anyone know anything about these shifters?
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  2. 01-28-2005, 12:04 AM #2
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    no idea but I just got a budget SSK from understeer... I like it alot... I also did the WSR mod from understeer also... It was only $85 shipped... Uses OE parts.
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    I don't know how reliable those could possibly. Doesn't show any test comparisions or anything of that sort. I would probably go with the UUC shortshifter kit if I were you.

    Talk to Rob Levinson about that product.
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  4. 01-28-2005, 12:31 AM #4
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    I got UUC EVO3 from one member here, but still have it waiting on my back seat. Looks nice though.
    I think cheap ones are no name and worth exactly what you pay for.
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  8. 01-29-2005, 09:57 PM #8
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    Yep, just take it off and bolt line directly into the slave cylinder.
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  9. 01-30-2005, 09:16 AM #9
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    Quote Originally Posted by 540i6sport
    Considering the UUC as well. Has anyone done the CDV delete?

    What is a CDV Delete?
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  10. 01-30-2005, 02:25 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by kenan
    What is a CDV Delete?

    Thou shall readus hereus:

    http://www.zeckhausen.com/CDV.htm
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    Quote Originally Posted by SehrSchnell
    Thou shall readus hereus:

    http://www.zeckhausen.com/CDV.htm








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  12. 01-30-2005, 04:06 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by 540i6sport
    Has anyone done the CDV delete?
    yes. highly recommended.
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  13. 01-30-2005, 06:24 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phat Ham
    yes. highly recommended.
    Holly fuck! And I thought that I had a bad clutch! I was confused because in first gear, if you accelerate hard, the clutch does not slip. But once I dump the car into second, at high revs, the clutch slips like a completely worn out one ... it takes like 2 seconds before it engages completely ...

    I just got the car two weeks ago, so I was thinking I might need a new clutch ...

    Glad that you guys are around to teach and pass the knowledge!
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  14. 01-30-2005, 10:29 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by kenan
    Holly ****! And I thought that I had a bad clutch! I was confused because in first gear, if you accelerate hard, the clutch does not slip. But once I dump the car into second, at high revs, the clutch slips like a completely worn out one ... it takes like 2 seconds before it engages completely ...

    I just got the car two weeks ago, so I was thinking I might need a new clutch ...

    Glad that you guys are around to teach and pass the knowledge!
    Before I took my cdv out I couldn't make a smooth 1-2 shift to save my life.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Phat Ham
    Before I took my cdv out I couldn't make a smooth 1-2 shift to save my life.
    Yep, have to agree. Mine now feels like a nice and fresh Civic
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  16. 01-31-2005, 12:24 AM #16
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    Just did the CDV delete by just taking out the CDV altogether this weekend... Results are amazing... I should have done this earlier....
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  17. 01-31-2005, 12:58 AM #17
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    Ok. Guess I will break down and do the CDV too. What the hell
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  18. 01-31-2005, 08:51 AM #18
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    This weekend's project ...

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    It will be a fun weekend!
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    Quote Originally Posted by GriMpY
    Just did the CDV delete by just taking out the CDV altogether this weekend... Results are amazing... I should have done this earlier....
    Did you end up having to bleed the system?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dwayne
    Did you end up having to bleed the system?

    Yup

    The fluid was all over my back and crap... It was an ugly feeling...

    I'm not even sure if I did it right... BUT it feels great!
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    Quote Originally Posted by GriMpY
    Yup

    The fluid was all over my back and crap... It was an ugly feeling...

    I'm not even sure if I did it right... BUT it feels great!
    I had warm brake fluid running down my arm the whole time. Not only an ugly feeling but it's probably pretty bad for you too.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GriMpY
    no idea but I just got a budget SSK from understeer... I like it alot... I also did the WSR mod from understeer also... It was only $85 shipped... Uses OE parts.
    I test drove an RX-8 on Satursday, it had a really short throw in it, and getting back into my car made me feel like I was rowing a boat through the gears.

    Not looking to spend a lot, but better shifting would be nice.

    I'm looking at understeer's site, and I see the budget shift rod for $75 for a 528, but I don't see a WSR anywhere aside from the $325 UUC Evo3 kit. What WSR did you get from understeer? Is the budget shifter any shorter in height?
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    Quote Originally Posted by Dwayne
    I test drove an RX-8 on Satursday, it had a really short throw in it, and getting back into my car made me feel like I was rowing a boat through the gears.

    Not looking to spend a lot, but better shifting would be nice.

    I'm looking at understeer's site, and I see the budget shift rod for $75 for a 528, but I don't see a WSR anywhere aside from the $325 UUC Evo3 kit. What WSR did you get from understeer? Is the budget shifter any shorter in height?

    The WSR I am referring to is http://www.understeer.com/cheapwsr.shtml

    I got the budget SSK and did the WSR. The budget shifter is alot shorter than the stock.. With my UUC knob, it is about the same height now as the armrest.
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    Quote Originally Posted by GriMpY
    The WSR I am referring to is http://www.understeer.com/cheapwsr.shtml

    I got the budget SSK and did the WSR. The budget shifter is alot shorter than the stock.. With my UUC knob, it is about the same height now as the armrest.
    Wow. That cheap WSR mod is sooooo ghetto.

    I'm doing it

    I don't think the M3 shift rod works in the 528, otherwise I'd try it. Still, $75 is pretty decent for a budget SSK from understeer. You like yours, Grimpy, so I'll probably make an order sometime. Btw, which UUc knob did you get? The stock knob isn't bad, just curious though. Have a picture of it? EDIT: Wow, the knobs are as much as the shift rod EDIT #2: And the knobs weigh well over a pound!
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