b&m short shifter on E90 335 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

Edman951 · 12-17-2006, 08:39 PM

Hey guys,
Well i got this B&M short shifter for my E90 335i.
http://www.bmracing.com/index.php?id...cat=15&pid=361

It's should have been a easy install but found a problem.
The lower ball robed on the drive shaft damper.
And this only when in 2nd, 4th or 6th.
I had to shave the ball a bit to clear it.
See pictures.
First picture is the grinding it did while driving it.
Then the 2 others are after i grinded it lower and on an angle, since it only rubed when the shifter was down. (2,4,6th)

After this grinding it works great.

theslik1 · 12-18-2006, 10:41 AM

Sounds like B&M rushed it a little.

Have you told them about yout fitment problem?

hemi to e90 · 12-18-2006, 10:43 AM

Nice job B&M

ksfrogman · 12-18-2006, 11:24 AM

That just made up my mind about the B&M SSK.

longtran · 12-18-2006, 12:07 PM

they said their ssk will fit 330 and 335, obviously it doesnt.

bronco · 12-18-2006, 05:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by longtran

they said their ssk will fit 330 and 335, obviously it doesnt.

Ahhhh there you go

vividracing · 12-18-2006, 05:26 PM

Wierd I put my short shifter in my car from B&M and had no problem with fitment. For me it went smooth as butter, if anyone on the forum needs one let me know I bought a couple extra to have around the shop $179.99

Weedo · 12-18-2006, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

Wierd I put my short shifter in my car from B&M and had no problem with fitment. For me it went smooth as butter, if anyone on the forum needs one let me know I bought a couple extra to have around the shop $179.99

Rob,

Andy here (met you at the shop with my Gray/Red 335i). I'd be interested in the B&M unless you have one out or ready soon? Since the install seems like it may or may not be an issue, what would you guys charge to toss it in?

ALPINE6SPD · 12-22-2006, 05:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ksfrogman

That just made up my mind about the B&M SSK.

so you have ordered it already. Thats great

Weedo · 12-22-2006, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vividracing

Wierd I put my short shifter in my car from B&M and had no problem with fitment. For me it went smooth as butter, if anyone on the forum needs one let me know I bought a couple extra to have around the shop $179.99

Rob, I've left you 3 messages, repsonded to 2 posts about this, and stopped by the shop and waited 15 minutes or so. Still no word from you.

Sorry guys, I was going to try the B&M out and let you know how well I thought it installed and went in but looks like it's a "no go".

Lucid4000 · 12-26-2006, 09:37 PM

I just installed the B&M shifter today which I bought from Rob, at Vivid. Install went well. And I have no problem what so every with rubbing. I'll keep you guys undated.

Ccatznip · 01-03-2007, 12:57 AM

I emailed Brian Liaw at Rogue Engineering. He told me that they are currently working on a complete E92 335i system. i think i will wait for it.

HRC · 01-03-2007, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucid4000

...I'll keep you guys undated.

Pretty funny, "undated"! I'm not making fun of you, just thought this was funny!

Danny

Jongie · 01-04-2007, 08:28 PM

so how does the shift feel after the install ?
noticeable less throw ? is it smooth ? worth ur money ?
tell tell tell please :-p

fooster · 05-05-2007, 08:11 AM

Guys, it is possible that the fitment issue is between the 4 door (E90) and the 2 door (E92)? Maybe both B&M and RE will work correctly w/ the E90 335?

my 2 cents

jjhan85 · 05-05-2007, 09:43 AM

Wait so this thing doens't fit the 330? ... so i guess that means it doesn't fit the 325i either.....BUMMER MAN!!! =(

fooster · 05-05-2007, 12:40 PM

The 330 fitment is no problem. Plenty of people are using it w/o problems right now. The issue is the new 335.

illirep · 05-09-2007, 11:46 AM

does this ssk make the actual shift knob sit lower in the shift boot? pretty much the only thing about the intererior of my car is the height of the knob. my last car was a 330i zhp with the factory installed short shifter and i miss that aspect of the car.
will the b&m solve my problems?

tek818 · 05-09-2007, 02:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Weedo

Rob, I've left you 3 messages, repsonded to 2 posts about this, and stopped by the shop and waited 15 minutes or so. Still no word from you.

Sorry guys, I was going to try the B&M out and let you know how well I thought it installed and went in but looks like it's a "no go".

looks like some great customer service. Congrats on losing business Rob...

Cyruz · 05-09-2007, 03:29 PM

I actually called B&M, as well as UUC and rogue since monday ( work has been draging abit this week ). all 3 places said that they dont have an official application dedicated for the e92 335i coupe yet. all 3 also said that they plan to have one out by begining to mid june.

as for the B&M, while they said that they have one for the 330 and the e90m, the e92 coupe was a different fitment so it wont be an exact proper fit.

just my 0.02c after a long boring week at work.

illirep · 05-10-2007, 11:24 AM

can anyone answer my question regarding the b&m shaft length? deos the knob sit lower in the boot?

Cyruz · 05-10-2007, 12:59 PM

there is a difference. a short shifter knob, only reduces the hieght of the knob and not the actual shift distance.

the short shift kit (SSK), aka short shifter, reduces the actual throw distance when you shift. some of the SSK also will reduce the hieght of the shift knob. I dont know too much about the B&M, so i cant comment on it. I did how ever have a UUC in past audi's. they were great.

12-17-2006, 08:39 PM	#1
Edman951 Second Lieutenant Drives: F10 550xi, Alpine white Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Montreal, Quebec Posts: 278 iTrader: (1)	b&m short shifter on E90 335 Hey guys, Well i got this B&M short shifter for my E90 335i. http://www.bmracing.com/index.php?id...cat=15&pid=361 It's should have been a easy install but found a problem. The lower ball robed on the drive shaft damper. And this only when in 2nd, 4th or 6th. I had to shave the ball a bit to clear it. See pictures. First picture is the grinding it did while driving it. Then the 2 others are after i grinded it lower and on an angle, since it only rubed when the shifter was down. (2,4,6th) After this grinding it works great. Attached Images
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12-18-2006, 11:24 AM	#4
ksfrogman Major General Drives: E90 330i 6MT Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Torrance, CA Posts: 6,749 iTrader: (12) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	That just made up my mind about the B&M SSK. __________________

12-18-2006, 12:07 PM	#5
longtran Moderator Drives: E90 M3 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: CA Posts: 16,606 iTrader: (105) Garage List 2006 325i [0.00]	they said their ssk will fit 330 and 335, obviously it doesnt. __________________

12-18-2006, 05:26 PM	#7
vividracing Drives: ///M Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 2,954 iTrader: (13)	Installed Shifter Wierd I put my short shifter in my car from B&M and had no problem with fitment. For me it went smooth as butter, if anyone on the forum needs one let me know I bought a couple extra to have around the shop $179.99 __________________ Vivid Racing - Your #1 Source for Aftermarket and OEM Parts! Volk \| Work Wheels \| Meisterschaft \| Eisenmann \| Velos Designwerks \| KW Check out the VividRacing.com BMW M3 E90 Catalog Ahmed@VividRacing.com \| 480-966-3040 ext:231

12-26-2006, 09:37 PM	#11
Lucid4000 Major Drives: 335i AW Sport 6MT Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: NYC!! Posts: 1,191 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2006 330i Sport [0.00]	I just installed the B&M shifter today which I bought from Rob, at Vivid. Install went well. And I have no problem what so every with rubbing. I'll keep you guys undated. __________________ Mobile Addictions 718.877.7700 or info@mobile-addictions.com www.mobile-addictions.com

12-18-2006, 10:41 AM	#2
theslik1 Second Lieutenant Drives: Lexus IS-F Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SC Posts: 213 iTrader: (0)	Sounds like B&M rushed it a little. Have you told them about yout fitment problem?

12-18-2006, 10:43 AM	#3
hemi to e90 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 10 335i, 08 s550 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: staten island Posts: 1,513 iTrader: (1)	Nice job B&M

01-03-2007, 12:57 AM	#12
Ccatznip Cat Drives: 2007 335i Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Germany (U.S. military members) Posts: 213 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2004 330i [0.00] 2006 Z4 3.0si [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	I emailed Brian Liaw at Rogue Engineering. He told me that they are currently working on a complete E92 335i system. i think i will wait for it.

01-04-2007, 08:28 PM	#14
Jongie Second Lieutenant Drives: E90 325i manual Black sapphire Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany Posts: 236 iTrader: (0)	so how does the shift feel after the install ? noticeable less throw ? is it smooth ? worth ur money ? tell tell tell please :-p

05-05-2007, 08:11 AM	#15
fooster don't anticipate problems, look forward to them... Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 21 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	E90 vs E92 (335i ssk) Guys, it is possible that the fitment issue is between the 4 door (E90) and the 2 door (E92)? Maybe both B&M and RE will work correctly w/ the E90 335? my 2 cents

05-05-2007, 09:43 AM	#16
jjhan85 J-Han Drives: BMW E90 325i jetblack Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 398 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 325i Sport Pac ... [0.00]	Wait so this thing doens't fit the 330? ... so i guess that means it doesn't fit the 325i either.....BUMMER MAN!!! =( __________________ 325i // Sport Package // 6 speed manual // AFE intake // Resonator + Muffler Delete // 20% tints//

05-05-2007, 12:40 PM	#17
fooster don't anticipate problems, look forward to them... Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 21 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	The 330 fitment is no problem. Plenty of people are using it w/o problems right now. The issue is the new 335.

05-09-2007, 11:46 AM	#18
illirep Major Drives: 2002 M5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mercer County, NJ Posts: 1,358 iTrader: (28)	does this ssk make the actual shift knob sit lower in the shift boot? pretty much the only thing about the intererior of my car is the height of the knob. my last car was a 330i zhp with the factory installed short shifter and i miss that aspect of the car. will the b&m solve my problems?

05-09-2007, 03:29 PM	#20
Cyruz Captain Drives: Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY Posts: 620 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2007 335i [0.00]	I actually called B&M, as well as UUC and rogue since monday ( work has been draging abit this week ). all 3 places said that they dont have an official application dedicated for the e92 335i coupe yet. all 3 also said that they plan to have one out by begining to mid june. as for the B&M, while they said that they have one for the 330 and the e90m, the e92 coupe was a different fitment so it wont be an exact proper fit. just my 0.02c after a long boring week at work. __________________ Living on the fringe of lunacy my zenfolio photo gallery

05-10-2007, 11:24 AM	#21
illirep Major Drives: 2002 M5 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Mercer County, NJ Posts: 1,358 iTrader: (28)	can anyone answer my question regarding the b&m shaft length? deos the knob sit lower in the boot?

05-10-2007, 12:59 PM	#22
Cyruz Captain Drives: Montego Blue 335i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NY Posts: 620 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00] 2007 335i [0.00]	there is a difference. a short shifter knob, only reduces the hieght of the knob and not the actual shift distance. the short shift kit (SSK), aka short shifter, reduces the actual throw distance when you shift. some of the SSK also will reduce the hieght of the shift knob. I dont know too much about the B&M, so i cant comment on it. I did how ever have a UUC in past audi's. they were great. __________________ Living on the fringe of lunacy my zenfolio photo gallery

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