GB: AutoSolutions SSK for Z4M

3002 tii · 01-24-2011, 12:25 PM

so for those who have this installed, did any of you have issues where the shifter was not centered? also seems like the install for the e46 m3 is pretty time consuming, but i think i read back in one of the pages that it's not as bad for our cars? if so whats the reason behind that - b/c we don't have to replace the selector rod?

wrh3 · 01-24-2011, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

also seems like the install for the e46 m3 is pretty time consuming, but i think i read back in one of the pages that it's not as bad for our cars? if so whats the reason behind that - b/c we don't have to replace the selector rod?

The selector rod is not the hard part, it is the precision fit bushing in the carrier for the shifter. The E46 requires this because it only has a single leg to anchor it to the trans up front, the Z4M has two legs that utilize OE bushings which prevent movement well enough not to need the precision fit bushings I am guessing.

inTgr8r · 01-24-2011, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

so for those who have this installed, did any of you have issues where the shifter was not centered? .......

One of the design features of this SSK is that it is canted towards the driver more than the OE.

mfanatic325 · 01-24-2011, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

One of the design features of this SSK is that it is canted towards the driver more than the OE.

Kinda like a penis

It is naturally slanted to one side. Ask the father of creation why this is...God knows

3002 tii · 01-24-2011, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

One of the design features of this SSK is that it is canted towards the driver more than the OE.

Gotcha - so is this more of an annoyance or convenience?

inTgr8r · 01-24-2011, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

Gotcha - so is this more of an annoyance or convenience?

It's to put the shifter closer to hand the way it should be.
Canted is more of a natural fit to your hand.

OE cops out by putting it in the middle.
Then they only have one part # for both left and right hand drive markets.

3002 tii · 01-24-2011, 01:51 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

It's to put the shifter closer to hand the way it should be.
Canted is more of a natural fit to your hand.

OE cops out by putting it in the middle.
Then they only have one part # for both left and right hand drive markets.

ok that's what i thought but in some other reveiws (non zpost), it appeared as if it was almost a complaint. intgr8r - did you install the AS kit yet?

inTgr8r · 01-24-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dubbedown

.... intgr8r - did you install the AS kit yet?

Still too dang cold to work on it. -23°C this morning

I won't be installing until late March.

Shereef_Osman · 01-24-2011, 08:04 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

It's to put the shifter closer to hand the way it should be.
Canted is more of a natural fit to your hand.

OE cops out by putting it in the middle.
Then they only have one part # for both left and right hand drive markets.

I'm a little confused, I don't really see a kink in either direction in the shift lever. Seems to be pretty centred for me. Although I have not driven the car yet, still sitting on my lift.

Even if the shift lever were kinked, why would it matter if the car were LHD or RHD, you could just rotate the lever 180 degrees, no?

inTgr8r · 01-24-2011, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Shereef_Osman

I'm a little confused, I don't really see a kink in either direction in the shift lever. Seems to be pretty centred for me. Although I have not driven the car yet, still sitting on my lift.

Even if the shift lever were kinked, why would it matter if the car were LHD or RHD, you could just rotate the lever 180 degrees, no?

It's not very pronounced.

...no it can't be flipped.
There are definitely 2 different kits.

3002 tii · 01-24-2011, 08:34 PM

well I bit the bullet and bought one of his last overproduction kits. can't wait to put this sucker in.

mfanatic325 · 01-24-2011, 08:38 PM

^ lol nice. You won't be disappointed, trust me

Shereef_Osman · 01-24-2011, 08:48 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

It's not very pronounced.

...no it can't be flipped.
There are definitely 2 different kits.

Not denying it, just curious as to the difference.

Barryb97 · 01-24-2011, 11:55 PM

Please somebody do a DIY for this! I can't wait to get it installed, but I'm a little apprehensive.

mfanatic325 · 01-25-2011, 12:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Barryb97

Please somebody do a DIY for this! I can't wait to get it installed, but I'm a little apprehensive.

I take it you were one of the other overrun batch kits? Lucky you!

Barryb97 · 01-25-2011, 12:16 AM

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Originally Posted by mfanatic325

I take it you were one of the other overrun batch kits? Lucky you!

Yes! It arrived Friday. Now I have to figure out when I'm going to dive in and get it installed.

mfanatic325 · 01-25-2011, 12:17 AM

haha I honestly wouldn't recommend this as a DIY unless you have someone available helping you. Someone who's already done SSK in BMW's before =P

Shereef_Osman · 01-25-2011, 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Shereef_Osman

Not denying it, just curious as to the difference.

There is no difference in the lever. I sent Ronald an email asking him about it, to ensure I got my lever in correctly, his response is copied below.

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No worries the only orientation on the Z3 Z4 levers as far as RHD is concerned is a knob rotation not a front back or left right orientation. Unlike all other BMW the Z3 Z4 have a straight lever . Now on some Z3 we have bent levers upon request in the past to position the knob closer to the driver. that has not come up with the Z4.
Hope this helps

Ronald

Shereef_Osman · 01-25-2011, 06:31 AM

By the way, Ronald is EXTREMELY helpful and very prompt in answering emails. The included instructions are seriously lacking but his customer service and the quality of his product more than make up for it.

inTgr8r · 01-25-2011, 06:33 AM

^thanks

"knob rotation" ?

Shereef_Osman · 01-25-2011, 06:41 AM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

^thanks

"knob rotation" ?

Ya, I don't get it either, maybe the slit on the top of the shift lever is a different angle on the RHD?

3002 tii · 01-25-2011, 10:10 AM

speaking of knobs, so is the general consensus that ZHP + AS SSK is too short? also, can any aftermarket knob work on this kit?

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3002 tii Lieutenant General 2288 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	so for those who have this installed, did any of you have issues where the shifter was not centered? also seems like the install for the e46 m3 is pretty time consuming, but i think i read back in one of the pages that it's not as bad for our cars? if so whats the reason behind that - b/c we don't have to replace the selector rod? __________________ Follow for latest mods
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3002 tii Lieutenant General 2288 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	well I bit the bullet and bought one of his last overproduction kits. can't wait to put this sucker in. __________________ Follow for latest mods
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01-24-2011, 08:38 PM	#342
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01-24-2011, 11:55 PM	#344
Barryb97 Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 231 Posts Drives: 2006 M coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (1)	Please somebody do a DIY for this! I can't wait to get it installed, but I'm a little apprehensive.
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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)	haha I honestly wouldn't recommend this as a DIY unless you have someone available helping you. Someone who's already done SSK in BMW's before =P
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Shereef_Osman Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC & 89 325is Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (6)	By the way, Ronald is EXTREMELY helpful and very prompt in answering emails. The included instructions are seriously lacking but his customer service and the quality of his product more than make up for it.
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01-25-2011, 06:33 AM	#350
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	^thanks "knob rotation" ? __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver '18 718 Cayman S Lava Orange (sold) '13 E92 M3 Santorini Blue (sold) '07 Z4 M Coupe Alpine White (sold)
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3002 tii Lieutenant General 2288 Rep 12,565 Posts Drives: Z4 M, X5, GX460 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: CT iTrader: (99) Garage List F15 X5 xDrive35i [8.75] E86 Z4 M [10.00] F10 550i (Retired) [9.17] F25 X3 xDrive35i (R ... [9.43] E82 135is (Retired) [9.50] E85 Z4 M (Retired) [9.41] E90 328i xDrive (Re ... [9.25] E86 Z4 3.0si (Retired) [9.24]	speaking of knobs, so is the general consensus that ZHP + AS SSK is too short? also, can any aftermarket knob work on this kit? __________________ Follow for latest mods
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