GB: AutoSolutions SSK for Z4M

mfanatic325 · 01-05-2011, 07:09 PM

I received my bushings and tool today, so I now have two officially complete kits. In case anyone's wondering, one kit is for myself, and the other is for a local Z4MC owner whom I originally fronted money for

Rated M · 01-05-2011, 10:48 PM

whats Autosolutions number? I need to call him tomorrow.

mfanatic325 · 01-06-2011, 01:31 AM

Sorry, I never saved his #. We only talked on the phone that one time, and he was the one that initiated the call. He wanted to ask me about my specific order, since I was buying two total kits, and he just wanted to double check on everything.

Why? What's wrong on your end?

edit: ah, but I was able to find their regular #: 816-561-4269

Beedub · 01-06-2011, 05:26 PM

mannn i so want one of these!!! some please give us a detailed review ASAP!!

Rated M · 01-06-2011, 06:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rated M

whats Autosolutions number? I need to call him tomorrow.

my name was on your list of people whos tool and bushing were shipped. I haven't got a notification or a box on my doorstep.. this is starting to get rediculous.

RBull · 01-06-2011, 07:29 PM

I think this is the correct one. 1 816 6514269

He had both in an email I had but pretty sure this is the number I reached him at.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

Sorry, I never saved his #. We only talked on the phone that one time, and he was the one that initiated the call. He wanted to ask me about my specific order, since I was buying two total kits, and he just wanted to double check on everything.

Why? What's wrong on your end?

edit: ah, but I was able to find their regular #: 816-561-4269

mfanatic325 · 01-06-2011, 07:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

mannn i so want one of these!!! some please give us a detailed review ASAP!!

I will be getting the SSK installed this upcoming week, for $200 (approximately 2 hours of labor). At the same time, I'm also going to have the shop put in my 3.91 ring & pinion

)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rated M

my name was on your list of people whos tool and bushing were shipped. I haven't got a notification or a box on my doorstep.. this is starting to get rediculous.

I would just wait it out a couple more days, or contact Ron in person to see what's going on. It really is out of my jurisdiction as I have absolutely no control over when/what is shipped out from their HQ in Missouri. I've already tried my best to have everyone accounted for via e-mails. All I can say now to you now is try to be patient, and good luck =/

Quote:

Originally Posted by RBull

I think this is the correct one. 1 816 6514269

He had both in an email I had but pretty sure this is the number I reached him at.

Oops, you're right. Thanks for the correction! I must have mis-typed 561 instead of 651 lolll. My bad.

wrh3 · 01-06-2011, 08:20 PM

I just helped a friend install the AS shifter in his E46 M3 this past weekend- it really does feel like the best shifter I have tried so far but it was more involved than the UUC SSKs I have installed, mainly due to the zero clearance bushing on the front of the shifter carrier that is not part of the Z4M kit. Fortunately for you guys the shift carrier in the Z4M is WAY more installer friendly for this shifter.

Looking forward to feedback to see if the Z4M with the ZF trans feels as good as the M3 Getrag with this shifter.

[EDIT] After some break-in and an extended drive, I think I prefer my UUC SSK. While not as tight as the AS, it is a LOT easier to shift....the AS is almost like a gated shifter.

mfanatic325 · 01-06-2011, 08:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by wrh3

I just helped a friend install the AS shifter in his E46 M3 this past weekend- it really does feel like the best shifter I have tried so far but it was more involved than the UUC SSKs I have installed, mainly due to the zero clearance bushing on the front of the shifter carrier that is not part of the Z4M kit. Fortunately for you guys the shift carrier in the Z4M is WAY more installer friendly for this shifter.

Looking forward to feedback to see if the Z4M with the ZF trans feels as good as the M3 Getrag with this shifter.

Yeah AutoSolutions is/was considered the best available in terms of overall quality, cost, and feel after install. I've already test-driven a Z4MC with this same kit and knew it was exactly what I wanted/needed. Which is why I initiated the GB for us select few

Diokaef · 01-06-2011, 10:16 PM

I got mine yesterday

RBull · 01-07-2011, 06:48 AM

Might not be your mistake since he had both listed on the email I had. Weird thing was he made a point of spelling out to call 651 and not the 561 number. Then the 561 was listed below his name?

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

I will be getting the SSK installed this upcoming week, for $200 (approximately 2 hours of labor). At the same time, I'm also going to have the shop put in my 3.91 ring & pinion

)

I would just wait it out a couple more days, or contact Ron in person to see what's going on. It really is out of my jurisdiction as I have absolutely no control over when/what is shipped out from their HQ in Missouri. I've already tried my best to have everyone accounted for via e-mails. All I can say now to you now is try to be patient, and good luck =/

Oops, you're right. Thanks for the correction! I must have mis-typed 561 instead of 651 lolll. My bad.

mfanatic325 · 01-07-2011, 12:12 PM

I know for a fact that he's no shady individual. Perhaps just a mistype?

onebluemcm · 01-07-2011, 10:03 PM

Have bushings and shifter removal tool in hand now. Now I'm itching to get this installed.

To those getting to this install sooner than later, please, please document the steps. We really need a good DIY for an in depth shifter install, be it an autosolutions kit or some other. I'll be documenting mine, but won't get to it for a while I'm sure - to many other things on my plate...

mfanatic325 · 01-07-2011, 10:33 PM

I've DIY'd everything on my car thus far, but I've no experience with short shift kits, so I was afraid to try DIY-ing this.
Plus, the shop that installed the original AS SSK was willing to hook me up for $200, so I was like HELL YEAH! LoL
But unfortunately, I won't be able to really document it as I won't be around...will be leaving the car at the shop for almost a week. The shop (Performance Technic in Pleasanton, CA.) is going to help me install my REM-polished 3.91 ring &pinion at the same time =]
Can't wait to get everything done. Planning to drop off the car tomorrow, and pick up in one week (next Friday)

wrh3 · 01-07-2011, 10:39 PM

I did most of the same steps you will have to do for the AS in my UUC write-up (it should give you a better idea of what/how/where anyway):

http://www.billswebspace.com/MZ4UUCEvo3DIY.htm

onebluemcm · 01-08-2011, 04:37 PM

Ha! That's it! wrh3 to the rescue! Your webpage is such a great resource....

inTgr8r · 01-13-2011, 10:19 AM

Just got mine.
1st to Canada?

It came c/w bushings & tool.

mfanatic325 · 01-13-2011, 12:13 PM

Yay

Beedub · 01-13-2011, 03:58 PM

Can i still order one of these units? Arrhh then again im wondering if the kits the same for our euro Right hand drive models.

mfanatic325 · 01-13-2011, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Beedub

Can i still order one of these units? Arrhh then again im wondering if the kits the same for our euro Right hand drive models.

You might be in luck! There was one RHD GB member that requested a kit, but I don't think he's paid for it yet. Have not been able to reach him.

E-mail Ronald directly at:
ronald@autosolutions.net

Tell him that you want to take the only RHD kit. Good luck!

RBull · 01-13-2011, 05:15 PM

Right on.

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

Just got mine.
1st to Canada?

It came c/w bushings & tool.

mfanatic325 · 01-13-2011, 06:11 PM

My SSK's already been installed, but they're not finished with my 3.91 ring & pinion install yet because they need to get their hands on a shim kit -_-
Apparently, they build more 4.10's typically, and the shim kits for those won't work with my 3.91 *shrug*
So it looks like at least a day's worth of delay in scheduled pickup

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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I received my bushings and tool today, so I now have two officially complete kits. In case anyone's wondering, one kit is for myself, and the other is for a local Z4MC owner whom I originally fronted money for
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01-06-2011, 01:31 AM	#267
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	Sorry, I never saved his #. We only talked on the phone that one time, and he was the one that initiated the call. He wanted to ask me about my specific order, since I was buying two total kits, and he just wanted to double check on everything. Why? What's wrong on your end? edit: ah, but I was able to find their regular #: 816-561-4269 Last edited by mfanatic325; 01-06-2011 at 02:11 PM..
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Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,329 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	mannn i so want one of these!!! some please give us a detailed review ASAP!!
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01-06-2011, 08:20 PM	#272
wrh3 Car Guy 31 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2005 MCS, 2013 Corvette 427 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ATL, GA iTrader: (10)	I just helped a friend install the AS shifter in his E46 M3 this past weekend- it really does feel like the best shifter I have tried so far but it was more involved than the UUC SSKs I have installed, mainly due to the zero clearance bushing on the front of the shifter carrier that is not part of the Z4M kit. Fortunately for you guys the shift carrier in the Z4M is WAY more installer friendly for this shifter. Looking forward to feedback to see if the Z4M with the ZF trans feels as good as the M3 Getrag with this shifter. [EDIT] After some break-in and an extended drive, I think I prefer my UUC SSK. While not as tight as the AS, it is a LOT easier to shift....the AS is almost like a gated shifter. __________________ Bill- 2005 Mini Cooper S, 2013 Corvette 427 www.billswebspace.com/bmwindex BMW CCA Member # 389948 Last edited by wrh3; 01-19-2011 at 02:58 PM..
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I know for a fact that he's no shady individual. Perhaps just a mistype?
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01-07-2011, 10:03 PM	#277
onebluemcm Captain 42 Rep 632 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Have bushings and shifter removal tool in hand now. Now I'm itching to get this installed. To those getting to this install sooner than later, please, please document the steps. We really need a good DIY for an in depth shifter install, be it an autosolutions kit or some other. I'll be documenting mine, but won't get to it for a while I'm sure - to many other things on my plate... __________________ \|=.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-.=\| Silbergrau A08 / Sepang Brown LSD6 / Carbon Leather 4MY (1 of 3, this combo) RAC RG63 \| Conti EC-DW \| GC/Koni-Dinan \| Rogue RSM \| Arqray \| Autosolutions \| BMW brace \| Pinnacle tint
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mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I've DIY'd everything on my car thus far, but I've no experience with short shift kits, so I was afraid to try DIY-ing this. Plus, the shop that installed the original AS SSK was willing to hook me up for $200, so I was like HELL YEAH! LoL But unfortunately, I won't be able to really document it as I won't be around...will be leaving the car at the shop for almost a week. The shop (Performance Technic in Pleasanton, CA.) is going to help me install my REM-polished 3.91 ring &pinion at the same time =] Can't wait to get everything done. Planning to drop off the car tomorrow, and pick up in one week (next Friday) Last edited by mfanatic325; 01-08-2011 at 03:33 AM..
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wrh3 Car Guy 31 Rep 796 Posts Drives: 2005 MCS, 2013 Corvette 427 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ATL, GA iTrader: (10)	I did most of the same steps you will have to do for the AS in my UUC write-up (it should give you a better idea of what/how/where anyway): http://www.billswebspace.com/MZ4UUCEvo3DIY.htm __________________ Bill- 2005 Mini Cooper S, 2013 Corvette 427 www.billswebspace.com/bmwindex BMW CCA Member # 389948
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onebluemcm Captain 42 Rep 632 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Ha! That's it! wrh3 to the rescue! Your webpage is such a great resource.... __________________ \|=.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-.=\| Silbergrau A08 / Sepang Brown LSD6 / Carbon Leather 4MY (1 of 3, this combo) RAC RG63 \| Conti EC-DW \| GC/Koni-Dinan \| Rogue RSM \| Arqray \| Autosolutions \| BMW brace \| Pinnacle tint
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01-13-2011, 03:58 PM	#283
Beedub Major General 423 Rep 5,329 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Can i still order one of these units? Arrhh then again im wondering if the kits the same for our euro Right hand drive models.
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01-13-2011, 06:11 PM	#286
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	My SSK's already been installed, but they're not finished with my 3.91 ring & pinion install yet because they need to get their hands on a shim kit -_- Apparently, they build more 4.10's typically, and the shim kits for those won't work with my 3.91 shrug So it looks like at least a day's worth of delay in scheduled pickup
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