GB: AutoSolutions SSK #2

DanFromTucson · 09-20-2012, 04:40 PM

I just spoke with Ronald and grabbed one of the remaining 2 units. I'm generally not a short-shifter fan, but I've never been happy with the factory shifter. It ain't bad, but it could be better.

With all the positive feedback on the AutoSolutions unit, hopefully it does the trick.

mfanatic325 · 09-20-2012, 09:04 PM

I'm willing to bet my rear TCK D/As that everyone will be satisfied with their AutoSolutions SSKs

RobMCoupe · 09-21-2012, 12:12 AM

I can't imagine going back stock after AS SSK.

mfanatic325 · 09-21-2012, 12:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by RobMCoupe

I can't imagine going back stock after AS SSK.

"I think I'd rather take one in the butt..."

What? Who said that?

onebluemcm · 09-21-2012, 09:08 PM

Haven't been on the boards in a while, nice to see another AS SSK GB. Definitely the best mod I've done to this car.

I'd be the guy that spent all the time putting together my install for the forum here: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...=autosolutions Just read through it, I think it's pretty up to date and accurate for what worked for me - hopefully it's helpful to the new batch of AS SSK owners and installers.

In regard to the bushings, you can certainly just use the supplied ones unmodified or re-use the originals. I didn't want to reuse anything in order to make sure no part was worn more than the others and could fail sooner.

If you use the supplied ones and don't chamfer them, it will be very tight for a while - several of the people who put it in from the first GB have openly said that is was really tight for a few months. To me, carefully chamfering the provided bushings, which are definitely much harder than the originals, is not going to weaken them and then the shifter is absolutely perfect from the first moment. Personally, I wouldn't want a shifter that changes in feel over time, even if it improves. Mine is dead precise, no slop, never tight or sticky and it was that way from the first shift after install. Just my two cents. As someone else said, at the GB pricing, this is a no-brainer mod for this car and worth a lot more. Have fun!

marinb · 09-21-2012, 09:42 PM

Wow, great write up. Thanks!

mfanatic325 · 09-25-2012, 11:22 AM

So Ronald @ AutoSolutions just emailed and informed me that all of the kits are done, but he forgot the beveling on the washers and is working on those right now. He apologizes for the delay and will try to get the kits shipped out ASAP!

DanFromTucson · 09-25-2012, 11:30 AM

Nice! So we won't need to do our own chamfering as others had posted from the previous GB?

ncnmra · 09-25-2012, 11:32 AM

^^WHS ??

mfanatic325 · 09-25-2012, 05:09 PM

Correct, the delay is all for the sake of addressing the washer issue from the original GB that I was in charge of. These second-round kits should literally be full plug and play kits, without any potential snags.

mfanatic325 · 09-25-2012, 05:10 PM

I would still recommend professional installation unless you've some shifter/transmission DIY experience or other. For all other cases, I recommend paying around $200 for install labor and preferably at a shop that's worked on Z4s or at least other BMWs' before

kennyfrc · 09-25-2012, 06:45 PM

Anyone using the ZHP knob with this kit?

mfanatic325 · 09-25-2012, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kennyfrc

Anyone using the ZHP knob with this kit?

Yes, RobMCoupe uses the ZHP shift know along with the AS SSK and he likes it. The consensus however is that it's too short overall for most people.

itdnwiwbp · 09-25-2012, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

Yes, RobMCoupe uses the ZHP shift know along with the AS SSK and he likes it. The consensus however is that it's too short overall for most people.

Pics of Rob's setup in this thread: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=745683

Daemonblitz · 09-25-2012, 09:20 PM

Emailed Ronald hoping he has an extra kit left over.
Even after new transmission mounts + new transmission + CDV Valve delete on my Z I am still not happy with the 1-2 shift, hopefully if I can get my hands on an SSK and it will help improve the feel.

DanFromTucson · 09-29-2012, 11:35 AM

Any updates?

mfanatic325 · 09-29-2012, 01:50 PM

Probably shipping out any day now

Krypptic · 10-03-2012, 08:41 PM

Anxiously waiting... Any news?

itdnwiwbp · 10-03-2012, 09:16 PM

I still haven't gotten an invoice...been a couple weeks +...

mfanatic325 · 10-04-2012, 01:13 AM

I haven't heard from Ron either

At least everyone else has gotten invoices, and many (if not all) have already paid. Since they're a legit business, I'm sure they'll come through. Will just have to be patient.

mfanatic325 · 10-05-2012, 03:10 PM

I just got a shipping notification from UPS. Estimated delivery date is October 10th

beta · 10-05-2012, 03:21 PM

Awwwyeahhhhh. Can't wait to get it installed.

09-20-2012, 04:40 PM	#133
DanFromTucson Private First Class 11 Rep 195 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	I just spoke with Ronald and grabbed one of the remaining 2 units. I'm generally not a short-shifter fan, but I've never been happy with the factory shifter. It ain't bad, but it could be better. With all the positive feedback on the AutoSolutions unit, hopefully it does the trick.
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09-20-2012, 09:04 PM	#134
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I'm willing to bet my rear TCK D/As that everyone will be satisfied with their AutoSolutions SSKs
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09-21-2012, 12:12 AM	#135
RobMCoupe Captain 60 Rep 932 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (6)	I can't imagine going back stock after AS SSK.
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09-21-2012, 09:08 PM	#137
onebluemcm Captain 42 Rep 632 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Haven't been on the boards in a while, nice to see another AS SSK GB. Definitely the best mod I've done to this car. I'd be the guy that spent all the time putting together my install for the forum here: http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...=autosolutions Just read through it, I think it's pretty up to date and accurate for what worked for me - hopefully it's helpful to the new batch of AS SSK owners and installers. In regard to the bushings, you can certainly just use the supplied ones unmodified or re-use the originals. I didn't want to reuse anything in order to make sure no part was worn more than the others and could fail sooner. If you use the supplied ones and don't chamfer them, it will be very tight for a while - several of the people who put it in from the first GB have openly said that is was really tight for a few months. To me, carefully chamfering the provided bushings, which are definitely much harder than the originals, is not going to weaken them and then the shifter is absolutely perfect from the first moment. Personally, I wouldn't want a shifter that changes in feel over time, even if it improves. Mine is dead precise, no slop, never tight or sticky and it was that way from the first shift after install. Just my two cents. As someone else said, at the GB pricing, this is a no-brainer mod for this car and worth a lot more. Have fun! __________________ \|=.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-._.-.=\| 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 Last edited by onebluemcm; 09-21-2012 at 09:17 PM..
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09-21-2012, 09:42 PM	#138
marinb First Lieutenant 19 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 2017 911 GTS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: NorCal iTrader: (4)	Wow, great write up. Thanks!
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09-25-2012, 11:22 AM	#139
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	So Ronald @ AutoSolutions just emailed and informed me that all of the kits are done, but he forgot the beveling on the washers and is working on those right now. He apologizes for the delay and will try to get the kits shipped out ASAP!
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09-25-2012, 11:30 AM	#140
DanFromTucson Private First Class 11 Rep 195 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Nice! So we won't need to do our own chamfering as others had posted from the previous GB?
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09-25-2012, 11:32 AM	#141
ncnmra Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	^^WHS ??
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09-25-2012, 05:09 PM	#142
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	Correct, the delay is all for the sake of addressing the washer issue from the original GB that I was in charge of. These second-round kits should literally be full plug and play kits, without any potential snags.
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09-25-2012, 05:10 PM	#143
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I would still recommend professional installation unless you've some shifter/transmission DIY experience or other. For all other cases, I recommend paying around $200 for install labor and preferably at a shop that's worked on Z4s or at least other BMWs' before
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09-25-2012, 06:45 PM	#144
kennyfrc First Lieutenant 18 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ATL GA iTrader: (1)	Anyone using the ZHP knob with this kit? __________________ Toy: 2008 Silver Z4MC 300WHP/241TQ Mods: OEM Euro Headers, RPI Scoop Daily: 2010 Tacoma Double Cab
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09-25-2012, 09:20 PM	#147
Daemonblitz Commander 221 Rep 850 Posts Drives: Z4MC/M5/640iX/M1000RR Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Aurora, ON, Canada iTrader: (6) Garage List 2008 BMW M5 [9.50] 2006 Z4M Coupe [8.77] 2010 BMW S1000RR [10.00]	Emailed Ronald hoping he has an extra kit left over. Even after new transmission mounts + new transmission + CDV Valve delete on my Z I am still not happy with the 1-2 shift, hopefully if I can get my hands on an SSK and it will help improve the feel.
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09-29-2012, 11:35 AM	#148
DanFromTucson Private First Class 11 Rep 195 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Any updates?
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09-29-2012, 01:50 PM	#149
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	Probably shipping out any day now
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10-03-2012, 08:41 PM	#150
Krypptic First Lieutenant 44 Rep 387 Posts Drives: E92M, GT3 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: SFL iTrader: (2)	Anxiously waiting... Any news?
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10-03-2012, 09:16 PM	#151
itdnwiwbp Major 80 Rep 1,443 Posts Drives: 330iZHP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	I still haven't gotten an invoice...been a couple weeks +... __________________
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10-04-2012, 01:13 AM	#152
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I haven't heard from Ron either At least everyone else has gotten invoices, and many (if not all) have already paid. Since they're a legit business, I'm sure they'll come through. Will just have to be patient.
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10-05-2012, 03:10 PM	#153
mfanatic325 ///M-fanatic 193 Rep 3,885 Posts Drives: '01 911 Turbo Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cupertino, CA. iTrader: (23)	I just got a shipping notification from UPS. Estimated delivery date is October 10th
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10-05-2012, 03:21 PM	#154
beta Lieutenant Colonel 80 Rep 1,663 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (2)	Awwwyeahhhhh. Can't wait to get it installed. __________________ modification journal
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