BMS / Shifteck shifter reviews

jwalker87 · 03-02-2014, 07:42 AM

So one of the mods I've been eyeing for a while is a short-shifter, due to the awkward and clunky feel of the stock shifter. It's not too long, it's just imprecise and often has to be coaxed into gear, rather than slotting into gear as I'd like (and a several cars I have owned). I've been looking at the UUC shifter, but at >$350, its pretty expensive.

I just noticed THIS, the BMS Short shifter, for $129, which I understand is a re-branded Shifteck shifter. I can't seem to find any reviews or opinions on them though. I don't need to adjust the height, I'm really just looking for better shifting feel. Any opinions on this thing?

jwalker87 · 03-02-2014, 08:55 PM

Bump for the night ... although my funding for this may have dried up, after hitting a pothole and breaking a wheel and tire tonight ... ugh.

Ch3ss · 03-02-2014, 09:20 PM

Installed the shifteck ssk and it is an improvement over stock specially the shift from 2nd to 3rd. Shifts are shorter and more precise. I also added a weighted knob for a lighter shift.

jwalker87 · 03-03-2014, 10:55 AM

Thanks. I had been avoiding this since I thought the UUC was just too expensive. This may be worth it for improving the shifting.

bigdaddycane · 03-03-2014, 01:42 PM

go with the BMS version as UUC never has any in stock and they can be notchy as hell. Plus, you will save roughly half for a product that is better.

2jzn54 · 03-03-2014, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Ch3ss

Installed the shifteck ssk and it is an improvement over stock specially the shift from 2nd to 3rd. Shifts are shorter and more precise. I also added a weighted knob for a lighter shift.

it seems the lever is threaded where the knob goes.. did you have any trouble fitting the oem knob on there and if so is that what pushed you to get the weighted knob?

to be clear. i'm obviously not questioning why you'd prefer a weighted knob

X5-User · 03-03-2014, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

go with the BMS version as UUC never has any in stock and they can be notchy as hell. Plus, you will save roughly half for a product that is better.

Have you used BMS one?

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 03-03-2014, 02:26 PM

We've been selling the same shifter for over a year now and have great feedback.

bigdaddycane · 03-03-2014, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Palestine

Have you used BMS one?

no, but I have used UUC on two previous cars.

From what I've seen with BMS, they don't sell (or re-sell) anything that doesn't work well.

jwalker87 · 03-03-2014, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by bigdaddycane

From what I've seen with BMS, they don't sell (or re-sell) anything that doesn't work well.

I agree with this. I have a ton of BMS stuff on my car and I love all of it. I just noticed it brand new on their website and couldn't find much of anything online about it.

They advertise this as accepting factory shift knobs, so hopefully it will. I have a ZHP knob that I really like and would like to carry over.

X5-User · 03-03-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jwalker87

I agree with this. I have a ton of BMS stuff on my car and I love all of it. I just noticed it brand new on their website and couldn't find much of anything online about it.

They advertise this as accepting factory shift knobs, so hopefully it will. I have a ZHP knob that I really like and would like to carry over.

For the price, it looks amazing however, I just reviewed in DIY section and I didn't see OEM shift is that longer from short shifter. I am not sure if it is worth the pain to do.

jwalker87 · 03-03-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Palestine

For the price, it looks amazing however, I just reviewed in DIY section and I didn't see OEM shift is that longer from short shifter. I am not sure if it is worth the pain to do.

Like I said, I don't really need a shorter shift or a lower shift knob. I just want a better shifting feel. I compare everything I drive to my 1996 Corvette with a Hurst shifter. Each gear sucked the shift knob like it was begging for it, and it had this "clunk - clunk" mechanical sound and feel. It was amazing. I just want that, or as close as I can get. At the very least, not the vague-feeling shifter that is stock.

X5-User · 03-03-2014, 03:09 PM

Then I am not sure if BMS shifter will really help you in that. I think this depends on transmission more than shortshifter kit. I have the same problem as well. I don't like the BMW 335i shifting feel. Every time I drive my buddy's porsche I see a big hell of a difference. His car shifts really smoth and you never miss and feels amazing.

2jzn54 · 03-03-2014, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Jeff@TopGearSolutions

We've been selling the same shifter for over a year now and have great feedback.

have you heard any feedback about knob fitment? it seems the lever is threaded right where it holds the knob.

Ch3ss · 03-03-2014, 04:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Daily Three

it seems the lever is threaded where the knob goes.. did you have any trouble fitting the oem knob on there and if so is that what pushed you to get the weighted knob?

to be clear. i'm obviously not questioning why you'd prefer a weighted knob

The oem one fits on there without a problem. Weighted knob just reduce shift effort.

Chocolate Apocalypse · 03-03-2014, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Palestine

Then I am not sure if BMS shifter will really help you in that. I think this depends on transmission more than shortshifter kit.

This. I come from F-bodies and being able to manhandle the t-56, the manual in my 335i makes me wish I bought an auto. The UUC shifter helped a tad but the overall feel is still pretty terrible

jayzF30 · 03-03-2014, 05:24 PM

UUC is quite notchy. Personally have tried a few and I went back to the OEM shifter.

cleex024 · 03-03-2014, 05:58 PM

its only notchy sometimes...ive tried putting in different fluids like redline d4 d6 mtl and now 75w90 and seems like mtl worked probably the smoothest when it was warmed up. but i talked to hp autowerks and they recommend me using something lighter so im going to probably switch back to redline d6...but if i remember correctly it was a little notchy.

2jzn54 · 03-03-2014, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Ch3ss

The oem one fits on there without a problem. Weighted knob just reduce shift effort.

thanks i bought one of these earlier and it was my main concern.

Ch3ss · 03-03-2014, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Daily Three

thanks i bought one of these earlier and it was my main concern.

no problem.

Shifteck · 03-22-2014, 10:41 PM

Thanks all for the great feedback. We're very glad that both Topgear Solutions and BMS are selling our shifter. We're very proud of our shifter and the great reviews that it has received. We strive to offer the best product possible at a price that is usually 20-40% less than the competition.

Please let TopGear Solutions or BMS know about anything you run into or suggestions that you have. They will relay it to us and we will all work together to create the best product for the market.

pwr hungry · 03-22-2014, 10:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Shifteck

Thanks all for the great feedback. We're very glad that both Topgear Solutions and BMS are selling our shifter. We're very proud of our shifter and the great reviews that it has received. We strive to offer the best product possible at a price that is usually 20-40% less than the competition.

Please let TopGear Solutions or BMS know about anything you run into or suggestions that you have. They will relay it to us and we will all work together to create the best product for the market.

Is your shifter compatible with the UUC dssr, or do you guys offer one of those as well?

03-02-2014, 07:42 AM	#1
jwalker87 Major 318 Rep 1,020 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '11 335xi, '01 Z3M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (2)	BMS / Shifteck shifter reviews So one of the mods I've been eyeing for a while is a short-shifter, due to the awkward and clunky feel of the stock shifter. It's not too long, it's just imprecise and often has to be coaxed into gear, rather than slotting into gear as I'd like (and a several cars I have owned). I've been looking at the UUC shifter, but at >$350, its pretty expensive. I just noticed THIS, the BMS Short shifter, for $129, which I understand is a re-branded Shifteck shifter. I can't seem to find any reviews or opinions on them though. I don't need to adjust the height, I'm really just looking for better shifting feel. Any opinions on this thing? __________________ 2001 e36/7 M Roadster 5spd 2008 e90 335i 6spd 2011 e90 335xi 6spd 2011 e70 x5 diesel 2010 Ducati Monster 696
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jwalker87 Major 318 Rep 1,020 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '11 335xi, '01 Z3M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (2)	Bump for the night ... although my funding for this may have dried up, after hitting a pothole and breaking a wheel and tire tonight ... ugh. __________________ 2001 e36/7 M Roadster 5spd 2008 e90 335i 6spd 2011 e90 335xi 6spd 2011 e70 x5 diesel 2010 Ducati Monster 696
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Ch3ss First Lieutenant 17 Rep 372 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: CA iTrader: (7)	Installed the shifteck ssk and it is an improvement over stock specially the shift from 2nd to 3rd. Shifts are shorter and more precise. I also added a weighted knob for a lighter shift.
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jwalker87 Major 318 Rep 1,020 Posts Drives: '08 335i, '11 335xi, '01 Z3M Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (2)	Thanks. I had been avoiding this since I thought the UUC was just too expensive. This may be worth it for improving the shifting. __________________ 2001 e36/7 M Roadster 5spd 2008 e90 335i 6spd 2011 e90 335xi 6spd 2011 e70 x5 diesel 2010 Ducati Monster 696
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Jeff@TopGearSolutions 3441 Rep 79,212 Posts Drives: C6 Z06, 09 335i, 10 335xi Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: www.TopGearSolutions.com iTrader: (37)	We've been selling the same shifter for over a year now and have great feedback.
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X5-User Lieutenant Colonel 188 Rep 1,755 Posts Drives: X5 35d Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: VA iTrader: (2)	Then I am not sure if BMS shifter will really help you in that. I think this depends on transmission more than shortshifter kit. I have the same problem as well. I don't like the BMW 335i shifting feel. Every time I drive my buddy's porsche I see a big hell of a difference. His car shifts really smoth and you never miss and feels amazing.
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jayzF30 Captain 34 Rep 783 Posts Drives: '07 335i, '09 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (0)	UUC is quite notchy. Personally have tried a few and I went back to the OEM shifter. __________________ '07 335i E90 - PTF ProTUNED by Dzenno - COBB FMIC - AFE DCI - AA DPs - HFS4 Meth '09 M3 - Stock
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cleex024 Lieutenant Colonel 104 Rep 1,529 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 335i Coupe Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Woodbridge iTrader: (2)	its only notchy sometimes...ive tried putting in different fluids like redline d4 d6 mtl and now 75w90 and seems like mtl worked probably the smoothest when it was warmed up. but i talked to hp autowerks and they recommend me using something lighter so im going to probably switch back to redline d6...but if i remember correctly it was a little notchy. __________________ Space Gray l 6MT l OSG LSD w/ VAC Race Diff Cover l Cobb e30 l Morr vs8.2 l UUC SSK w/ DSSR l VSRF Catless Dps l RPI Intercooler l CDV Removed l HID AE 8000k l ETS Catback l AST 5200 w/ Vorshlag Camber Plates l ER Dual Oil Coolers l Rear Camber and Toe Arms l K&N Drop In l Solid Tranny/Diff/Subframe Bushings l Bridgestone RE-11
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Shifteck 7 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2012 E92 M3 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	Thanks all for the great feedback. We're very glad that both Topgear Solutions and BMS are selling our shifter. We're very proud of our shifter and the great reviews that it has received. We strive to offer the best product possible at a price that is usually 20-40% less than the competition. Please let TopGear Solutions or BMS know about anything you run into or suggestions that you have. They will relay it to us and we will all work together to create the best product for the market.
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