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Old 22nd February 2008, 18:22   #21
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Thanks Stika for that picture. Looks great. Can't even tell there is a ziptie in there.
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Old 22nd February 2008, 18:26   #22
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I know I keep saying this mod is on my list, but I'm serious. It is. Right after the 14816s.
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Old 22nd February 2008, 23:00   #23
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I also did the e60 shifter and new bushings, and the results were just as spectacular. The car should have come stock like that!

Big difference, but some of the side to side slop comes back after 500 miles or so...

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You say that you replaced bushings at the time of doing this installation yourself. What bushings would those be? Are they on the shift linkage? What are the part numbers if that is the case? Also, if some of the side-to-side slop that you are talking about comes back, is there any way to permanently remedy this so that it's not an issue in the future?

It would be nice if there was something out there that would eliminate this altogether. I would prefer not to pay UUC's prices, though they make awesome products, from my experience/ impression. I know that they have their Double Shear Selector Rod and it would elimate the slop. Does BMW have anything OE that would be tough enough to withstand the demands thrown at so it won't dissolve if you decide to power shift to burn the tool in the Pontiac Gran Prix GXP's ***?
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All the bushings that have to do with the shift linkage, including the shift knuckle on top of the trans. that is a royal PITA to get at, were replaced. This includes the plastic ball cup that the selector sits in, and the plastic bushings on the shift rod.

I purchased the shifter bushing kit and rod from Pelican Parts for a grand total of $149 or so. They have all the numbers and pictures on their website.

I couldn't tell you if the DSSR or whatever UUC calls it fixes the side to side slop permenantly. People say they have felt no difference when just adding the DSSR to a stock setup. I don't know if anyone has tried it yet with the e60 shift rod.

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Thanks Stika for that picture. Looks great. Can't even tell there is a ziptie in there.
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I couldn't tell you if the DSSR or whatever UUC calls it fixes the side to side slop permenantly. People say they have felt no difference when just adding the DSSR to a stock setup. I don't know if anyone has tried it yet with the e60 shift rod.
I believe member xr4tic [link] has the DSSR w/ the E60. Might want to contact him to get his input...
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Would you be willing to help a fellow SD owner install this if I bought one?
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btw, M55555 (John) has helped me a lot too

great guy !!

btw ... when all the San Diego guys going to make it out to the local meets?
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Would you be willing to help a fellow SD owner install this if I bought one?
Yeah for sure. I'll be helping bugzy with his when he buys the lever. Just let me know when
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btw ... when all the San Diego guys going to make it out to the local meets?
Thanks man!! ... are you going tonight?
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