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01-10-2013, 04:20 PM | #1 |
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335i Short Shift Kit Installation cost
How much have you paid for an installed BMW Performance short shift kit?
The dealer has quoted over $700--$420.17 for the parts (retail) and $287.50 for the installation. I know the parts can be had for ~10% less, but I have no ballpark for the labor--though it sure seems expensive. I looked at the DIY and I would attempt it myself except for the whole shifter arm part which seems like a major pain. And then there's the matching emergency brake--they want $140.69 for the part and $172.50 for the install. How difficult is that one to install? (Couldn't find the DIY if it exists) Maybe I can buy that online for $110 and install it myself? Thanks for any advice!
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Here's the DIY: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...ht=ssk+install
You may also want some feedback about the SSK. I test drove a 335i with one and didn't like the way it felt going into 4th and 6th (my hand would hit the center counsel).
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01-11-2013, 08:39 AM | #3 | |
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I wonder if the one you drove had the installation done incorrectly, since it is possible for the installer to situate the shift arm rotated 180 degrees, potentially causing 4th and 6th to be too far posterior.
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01-11-2013, 09:29 AM | #4 |
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Don't waste your money. Not a worthwhile mod. What you gain in shorter throws is far outweighed by notchiness. I will eventually revert back to the stock shifter.
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01-11-2013, 10:24 AM | #5 |
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Well that's depressing to hear--thanks for letting me know, though! I will definitely consider that before having it done.
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Also, I assume all this talk is concerning the BMW SSK. How does it compare to the UUC SSK? I dislike the stock shifter, and am looking for something that feels more solid and notches into each gear more. Don't really care about throw length. |
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01-11-2013, 11:16 AM | #7 |
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my E90 came with the BMW Performance SSK + Performance Knob so I have no idea what it was like before.
i did drive an E82 135i and if that's anything like what my E90 was before the SSK, i'm actually glad i have the SSK. one dislike i have is the alcantara boot. previous owner left his hand in the boot when not shifting and now there's a nicely worn area by 3rd and 5th.
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01-11-2013, 01:07 PM | #8 |
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i have the oem ssk. i paid around 300 for parts from tischer and 100 for install at a indy shop. I then sold the knob and boot for ~100 since I didnt like it.
The oem ssk feel exactly the same as the stock shifter only shorter throws. so if its notchy before then it will be notchy after. I have no such issues and its one of the best mods ive done. even the techs always comment on how they like my ssk when servicing my car. |
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I haven't tried any other SSK's. There's always the slim possibility they work better.
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01-12-2013, 09:28 PM | #11 |
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When I go onto BMW's website, I can select the SSK as 'installed' for $535!
Link: http://www.shopbmwusa.com/ProductDet...nterId=3281301 Screenshot: https://www.dropbox.com/s/gwfrufmdfx...%2018%20PM.png An installation cost of $115 seems much more reasonable than the $287.50 they quoted me. I wonder if BMW expects the dealer to honor that price? It's certainly worth asking about--anyone have experience doing that?
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