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01-28-2008, 12:51 AM | #24 | |
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01-28-2008, 12:51 AM | #25 |
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How does this compare to the OEM SSK (assuming you've driven one with it)?
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01-28-2008, 12:54 AM | #26 |
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The throws are shorter on the AA than the OEM SSK and it feels better going into the gears... I have the AA SSK and the CDV mod so the car shifts really nice now but its not like a SSK on a STI or EVO where 1st to 2nd is like 2 inches... It makes 1st to 2nd a lot faster to get into than it used to be...
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01-28-2008, 12:57 AM | #27 | |
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I've already bought the OEM SSK (couldn't pass it up at the price) and the Riss CDV, and will have my friend put it in sometime in the next two weeks. Even though the throw may not be as short as the AA unit, I'm sure it'll be a vast improvement over stock.
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01-28-2008, 01:01 AM | #28 | |
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01-28-2008, 01:06 AM | #29 |
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Thanks again for the info. Your experience will surely help others in their decision
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01-28-2008, 01:28 AM | #30 |
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Much obliged down4it!
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01-28-2008, 01:44 AM | #31 | |
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I feel bad you had to put up w/that crap but you've done us a great favor (took one for the team tho, unfortunately). Yeah the UUC one looks really good and I wish they would just move along already and release one for E92s.
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01-28-2008, 02:22 AM | #32 | |
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01-28-2008, 09:50 AM | #33 |
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It got better, but it is still not so great, especially compared to the rest of the shifts on this car.
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01-28-2008, 10:45 AM | #35 |
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Sorry for the lack of info. Anyone having issues with install please give us a call, 305.233.9300. We will have a tech answer any questions regarding install.
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01-28-2008, 11:01 AM | #36 | |
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As far as the clips not being included I apologize for this. The instructions do state that we include clips but the first 30 kits did not have this included due to an error on our part. We have already adressed this issue. Thanks. |
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01-28-2008, 11:10 AM | #37 |
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i sat in the aa 335 on sat the shifts felt amazing ! I have not felt the oem but i do like the idea of the shift knob being in the same spot with shorter shifts.
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01-28-2008, 11:35 AM | #38 |
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I don't care how it feels... with an install like that I don't think I'll be touching that with a 10ft pole. I ordered the OEM short shift lever and with the shorter M knob it should feel pretty good. Only thing that blows is that I ordered the damn thing a few weeks ago and still haven't gotten it.
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01-28-2008, 12:27 PM | #39 |
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It is a good kit and it does feel great but its just not right to do what AA did to get them out faster without proper instructions, pictures, or clips... I still have it in my car with the AA logo on the Shift knob, so im a little pissed but its a nice kit and its in already so thats that... On to the next mod...
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01-28-2008, 12:43 PM | #41 |
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He probably didn't take any pics of it prior to installation. There was a pic of the parts posted earlier.
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01-28-2008, 01:24 PM | #42 |
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I posted pics of all the stock parts removed, that is what comes in the kit but AA's version... I could not take pics of the actual AA parts because they are installed in my car and i did not have a camera at the time of installation, plus its not my responsibility to post pics of AA's SSK, i will leave that to AA.
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01-28-2008, 02:10 PM | #43 | |
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Just to add my own experience, I have done a DIY oem SSK on an e90i 330 without a lift and I do not have to mess with the shift carrier and I tell ya, it was some what of a pain to work undeneath the car with only jacks (very little room). I can only imagine what it would have been if I had to remove the additional carrier. Have a safe mod everyone when working underneath your car. When in doubt, ask question and don't push it or rush it.
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01-28-2008, 07:34 PM | #44 |
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Do you really need to drop the trans? Do I need a lift to do this? I know I can call but I think a bunch of us have the same question...
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