Installed the Rogue Octane Short Shifter Kit (SSK)with Weighted Selector Rod (WSR), Rogue transmission mounts, and Royal Purple (RP) Synchromax.
This was the first install for me. Once the car was on jackstands, it took about 90 minutes total. If you do this, you might consider doing these three together, as the shifter is easier to access with the transmission cross-member removed for the mounts. And the belly pan has to come off anyway for all three mods.
The tranny took the full two bottles.
Impressions? Pretty cool! As others have reported, the effort is slightly more. But to make a point, I let my 7-year old daughter do the shifting during a drive tonight. She had no trouble at all, and had a blast!
Subjective to be sure, but it seems the synchronizers are now better living up to their name. The 1-2 shift (especially) seems to have smoother gear engagement, and for some reason the clutch release/gas pedal dance necessary for a smooth shift was not nearly as tricky anymore. I don't see how the shifter could possibly ever rattle or buzz. It's solid!
*Click* ... *Click* ... *Click* ... *Click*
Kinda reminds me of a motorcycle shifter now.
Driving down the road, put your beast in third and nail it, and watch the shifter move from the torque. With the new tranny mounts, it hardly moves at all anymore. Try that with your soft stock tranny mounts, and watch your shifter squirm!
The next test will be the Missus. She doesn't know I changed it out, and I'm not telling her. Let's see what happens.
Overall I would recommend these mods, they appear to be VERY well built and also seem to be an excellent value. I got all the stuff from Dave Z. (of course).
-Bill
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2007 RS4, Daytona Gray Pearl/Silver Nappa Leather/Carbon Fiber/12.5:1CR, 8250rpm, 4.11 gears, 8-pot Brembos, modded by Audi quattro GmbH
Daily driver: Cleveland Launcher Ti 460
Serious toy: '07 Ducati 1098S Superbike - quickest bike ever tested by Cycle World, 9.79 @ 147mph.
I know exactly what you mean. On friday I was getting my throwout bearing, well thrown out for a new one, and the dealer had a CPO 2002 540 in the showroom. I sat inside the car and started going through the gates, man the shifter was everywhere. Super long throws, sloppy movement. I was so glad to get my car back to feel what shifting is all about. Even the master tech commented that my 540 was the best shifting car he's driven.
Yep. Your experience squares with mine. Only difference is I chose the UUC shifter instead but still use the Rogue WSR. The overall combination with the RP fluid and Rogue tranny mounts is great.
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'01 M5/UUC SSK + Rogue WSR/RE Tranny Mounts+Royal Purple Synchromax/Axxis ULT Pads/StopTech SS Lines/TC Design from BeastPower Anti-roll Bar Brackets/Dinan LtWtFlywheel and Stage 3 suspension/Goodyear F1 Asymmetrics/Vines thrust arms/IATS relocation/10w-60 oil/hardwired Escort 9500i/Euro Armrest/TEC Cupholder/IceLink/PowerChip 91 Gold/TUBIs!/Strong Strut/BSW Stage 1/BT/Angel iBrights 3.0
'05 M3 Imola Cabrio 6MT, Nav, HK
"Is it the sounds that make a BMW a BMW? A BMW is designed to be heard, felt, experienced. So our engines sing. Our steering talks back. And we insist on offering manual transmissions in nearly all our models for drivers who crave them. The result is an almost telepathic oneness with the car. Just as surely as you can hear a BMW, a BMW hears you."
Originally posted by nickdtm I just ordered the same stuff from DaveZ. I can't wait
Hi Nick! I'm afraid you'll have to wait a couple of days. The next order of tranny mounts was due this week, so it might be Monday or Tuesday before they arrive. I'll send you a tracking number as soon as the order ships.
Did a shifter, big brakes, clutch delay valve (non- M5), Dinan CAI, and a BMW NAV OS update today on Dan Lin's 2001 540i/6. Long day, but very satisfying.
2001 540i 6-Speed
StopTech 4-wheel big brake upgrade (ST-60 front/ST22 rear)
M5 3.15 Limited Slip Differential M5 Front Swaybar
Dinan Stage 3 Suspension
Dinan Front Strut Tower Brace
Rogue Octane Short Shifter & Transmission Mounts
European Dash Conversion CDV Deleted (of course!)
Bluetooth, NAV-TV, DVD Player
2006 Chrysler 300C SRT8 w/StopTech ST-60 front/ST-40 rear BBK 2007 Corvette Z51 Coupe 6-Speed w/StopTech Trophy ST-60 front/ST-40 rear 2009 Honda Fit Sport w/NAV w/Acura Integra front calipers, StopTech floating rotors on order
I am glad I "convinced" you to do this.. Did I call it right or what?
Everyone should experience the SSK in some form or another.. I am convinced that those who do, will never go back to shifting a regular 'box again..
Anyhow (not wanting to hijack the thread).. I am going to be driving down to the BMW DE School.. I want to see how the car will treat me after 10 - 12 hours of seat time..
Looking forward to meeting you and your wife..
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E 39: CB / Black - most tasteful options (fondly missed)
E 60: IB/Black - Everything except vented seats and split rears (gone)
997 C2S with X51 power kit: Black on black, most tasteful options I think
Life is not measured by the number of breaths we take.. but by the moments that take our breath away.
Originally posted by M Power I am glad I "convinced" you to do this..
Yes you did, Andre, and thank you for doing so.
It's going to be tough going back to the factory setup at the DE. Hope I don't bust their shifter off. Can't wait though. Man, are we going to have fun!
-Bill
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Sold: 2003 ///M5 LMB/LMB/Al (great car)
2007 RS4, Daytona Gray Pearl/Silver Nappa Leather/Carbon Fiber/12.5:1CR, 8250rpm, 4.11 gears, 8-pot Brembos, modded by Audi quattro GmbH
Daily driver: Cleveland Launcher Ti 460
Serious toy: '07 Ducati 1098S Superbike - quickest bike ever tested by Cycle World, 9.79 @ 147mph.
As others have reported, the effort is slightly more. But to make a point, I let my 7-year old daughter do the shifting during a drive tonight. She had no trouble at all, and had a blast!
-Bill
Can't wait though. Man, are we going to have fun!
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