Looking to get a short shifter...has anyone tried this setup or have any suggestions otherwise. I know I've read some posts about shifter in the past, but rather then searching through them all again, I thought I'd ask. Any and all opions are welcomed and appreciated.
Rogue Shifter w/WSR...anyone try it?
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I've got one in my car and love it. Then again, I could be accused of being biased.someday said:
You'll also find people here who like their UUC shifters and their Autosolutions shifters.
Guilty.. I will admit that in the dead of winter it is a little moredifficult to slide into 2nd, but that problem goes away once the gearbox has fully warmed up..
I have not driven a car with any other SSK but I will never go back to the stock shifter. :byee55amg
I have not driven a car with any other SSK but I will never go back to the stock shifter. :byee55amg
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Looks like it accepts the factory shift knob...is this correct? And is it adjustable (lower knob height)?
I started with the Rogue shifter with WSR and also really liked it...especially after switching to the Royal Purple tranny fluid and installing Rogue's performance tranny mounts.
I eventually wanted to try something different and put in the RMS shifter which I love because it is adjustable. I guess RMS did at least one thing right! :hihi:
:cheers:
I eventually wanted to try something different and put in the RMS shifter which I love because it is adjustable. I guess RMS did at least one thing right! :hihi:
:cheers:
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Well I am on for the combo - I have a UUC Evo3 SSK, and have now just purchased the WSR made by Rodue, to try and eliminate any of the notchiness... so will report back once the wsr has been fitted.
Both purchased from Beastpower....
Both purchased from Beastpower....
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some,
the Rogue units are not height adjustable but do have about a quarter inch reduction in height with about a 20% reduction in throw.
The rogue units with the WSR are a good setup for those that do not want the most race like feel to the shifter. They are great for those that want to reduce movement while keeping a OEM throw effort.
UUC's units do have a bit more effort involved and are a bit notchier but they also provide the most direct feel...as with clutches though (as we are all aware of here on the board lately), just remember there is more times than not, a trade off for everything.
the Rogue units are not height adjustable but do have about a quarter inch reduction in height with about a 20% reduction in throw.
The rogue units with the WSR are a good setup for those that do not want the most race like feel to the shifter. They are great for those that want to reduce movement while keeping a OEM throw effort.
UUC's units do have a bit more effort involved and are a bit notchier but they also provide the most direct feel...as with clutches though (as we are all aware of here on the board lately), just remember there is more times than not, a trade off for everything.
The WSR comes with the RE shifter. In earlier versions of the RE shifter, like the one I had in my 540, the WSR was sold separately. In any event, you will increase shifting effort and feel somewhat more "notchiness" with any short shifter, including the RE. I still remember how light (and long) the shifts were w/the OEM shifter -- you shouldn't think that the RE will provide the same light touch. But the compromises (slightly more effort required, and a little more difficult shifting into 2d when cold) are worth it. I'm happy with the RE; its never given me any trouble.someday said:
I understand that...I have an AMS SS on my A4 (that I'm trying to sell if anyone is interested) right now. I just love the feel. I'd like to get the most similar thing possible. However, the M5 community around here isn't as large as some other places on this board and therefore it's hard for me to "try" one before I buy it. hmmm.....EdP said:
I had Ben do a semi custom unit and I am very happy with it. Ben used a 540 unit which has less reduction in throw (Rob: I think standard for M5, at least back when I got mine was between 30 and 40%), but then took about an inch or so off of the height, further reducing the throw. Ben suggested more than that and it might be too hard to shift. I do have the WSR and tranny mounts. I find the shifts positive and not very notchy at all. A firm hand on the shifter is all that is needed for shifting. I have not driven other brands for comparison, but a huge improvement over stock. Just my experience.SC'dKellenersM5 said:
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Jerry
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jer,
hey my numbers might be off..i guess dave z or beastpower would need to come and clarify. I thought that rogues setup was not near the 50% mark although it very well could be.
DaveZ? Beastpower (or representative)?
hey my numbers might be off..i guess dave z or beastpower would need to come and clarify. I thought that rogues setup was not near the 50% mark although it very well could be.
DaveZ? Beastpower (or representative)?
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50%?? Yikes! That would be nearly undrivable. The Rogue shifter is close to 20% throw reduction over the stock M5 shifter. I'll get the exact number and either edit this post or make a new one shortly.SC'dKellenersM5 said:
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Dave..i thought it was near the 20% mark too....as my original post suggest.
instead of the 50% i wrote in my reply to jerry, i should have said like 40%
instead of the 50% i wrote in my reply to jerry, i should have said like 40%
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