GB: AutoSolutions SSK #2

mfanatic325 · 10-18-2012, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by zubydafa

Got the bad boy installed today. The shop said the washers didn't fit around the knuckle supplied by AS so they used the OEM knuckle.

It feels fine but now I'm worried that I'm not achieving the feel intended from the AS kit. I mean it's nice and crisp...and the shop said the OEM knuckle is great to begin with but...not sure why the AS knuckle and washer was so off in fitment?

Maybe ask Ron about it. I don't know which mine is. I just had Performance Technic install, and never looked back lol..

ncnmra · 10-19-2012, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddyshk

I requested USPS - UPS to Canada

Agreed. Let me know how it works out for you re: duties/taxes. Sometimes if you're lucky, Canada Post gets lazy and they let it slide through without asking for anything

Caddyshk · 10-19-2012, 05:44 PM

Never any duties with USPS. A small handling fee and HST. And yes it's hit and miss on charges of any kind. Often I have received items < $200 with no fees or taxes

DanFromTucson · 10-20-2012, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by zubydafa

Got the bad boy installed today. The shop said the washers didn't fit around the knuckle supplied by AS so they used the OEM knuckle.

It feels fine but now I'm worried that I'm not achieving the feel intended from the AS kit. I mean it's nice and crisp...and the shop said the OEM knuckle is great to begin with but...not sure why the AS knuckle and washer was so off in fitment?

When you say "knuckle", are you referring to the Carrier (the large OEM aluminum piece) or the Coupler (the inch-long round brass-colored piece)?

I'm not clear why the coupler would even need to be replaced, unless it's worn due to high mileage. It seems to be the hardest piece to reach/replace in the kit (correct me if I'm wrong on that).

Finnegan · 10-20-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Caddyshk

Never any duties with USPS. A small handling fee and HST. And yes it's hit and miss on charges of any kind. Often I have received items < $200 with no fees or taxes

Did you ever get your kit?

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Originally Posted by DanFromTucson

When you say "knuckle", are you referring to the Carrier (the large OEM aluminum piece) or the Coupler (the inch-long round brass-colored piece)?

Would like to know too.

Caddyshk · 10-21-2012, 03:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Finnegan

Did you ever get your kit?

Should be here this week. Ronald needed to provide customs with country of origin information.

itdnwiwbp · 10-22-2012, 09:06 AM

Well, Ronald made my UUC/AS dilemma easy for me by overselling his stock despite taking my payment quite some time ago. He said he didn't recall "replying to my email" which either means he didn't remember selling it to me or he didn't recall saying he was shipping it. Oh well, hope everyone else enjoys the shifter.

Edit: To Ron's credit I had a refund within 30 minutes of asking for it. I'm still trying to get UUC to just call me back when they say they will.

zubydafa · 10-22-2012, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by DanFromTucson

When you say "knuckle", are you referring to the Carrier (the large OEM aluminum piece) or the Coupler (the inch-long round brass-colored piece)?

I'm not clear why the coupler would even need to be replaced, unless it's worn due to high mileage. It seems to be the hardest piece to reach/replace in the kit (correct me if I'm wrong on that).

The coupler (round brass colored piece)

ncnmra · 10-22-2012, 03:08 PM

When someone gets their kit, could they maybe take a picture with the complete bill of materials? I've ordered mine but likely will wait until the spring. I did manage to find a shop (in GTA area) that quoted me $180 to do the SSK install.

kennyfrc · 10-22-2012, 09:36 PM

I just installed mine myself and if I had it to do over I would have paid someone $300 to do it; What a PITA!

That aside, the shifter is now like an S2000, rifle bolt action in every gear with very little increased shift effort. This kit deletes ALL slop and leaves with a direct mechanical feel. Shifting really becomes telepathic.

mfanatic325 · 10-23-2012, 12:52 AM

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Originally Posted by kennyfrc

I just installed mine myself and if I had it to do over I would have paid someone $300 to do it; What a PITA!

That aside, the shifter is now like an S2000, rifle bolt action in every gear with very little increased shift effort. This kit deletes ALL slop and leaves with a direct mechanical feel. Shifting really becomes telepathic.

What'd I tell ya?

(both about paying for it to be installed AND the benefits of the kit)

kennyfrc · 10-23-2012, 06:42 AM

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Originally Posted by mfanatic325

What'd I tell ya?

(both about paying for it to be installed AND the benefits of the kit)

Install is ->

zubydafa · 10-23-2012, 12:36 PM

nobody else had trouble fitting the washers around the coupler?

am i the only one using the oem coupler?

kennyfrc · 10-23-2012, 03:17 PM

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Originally Posted by zubydafa

nobody else had trouble fitting the washers around the coupler?

am i the only one using the oem coupler?

Only use chamfered washers on the shear side of the selector rod. The coupler on the trans is a bitch to change but, I installed the AS one.

Jumbosock · 10-24-2012, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by kennyfrc

Install is ->

I generally don't trust anyone. I am going to enjoy doing the install myself. The trick is not to have a time deadline.

pyo · 10-24-2012, 06:11 PM

Anyone install this on a 3.0i? Ron did mention 3.0i and M share the same lever and shift arm but I wanted to confirm with someone that has successfully installed before I have a shop start the process.

Caddyshk · 10-24-2012, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Jumbosock

I generally don't trust anyone. I am going to enjoy doing the install myself. The trick is not to have a time deadline.

Yup

Caddyshk · 10-26-2012, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

you get everything in this pic including the carrier, which is a reworked OE part with custom bushings

Finally arrived - I don't have the rear carrier sleeve and bushing in my kit?

inTgr8r · 10-26-2012, 07:32 PM

The OE bush is used at the rear.
I used some shrink tube over the carrier shaft to built it up & make it tighter.

IIRC this is covered in the instructions.

Caddyshk · 10-26-2012, 07:51 PM

What's the piece in the second blister from the top in your kit?

inTgr8r · 10-26-2012, 08:31 PM

Some sort of tool for removing the OE shifter, ....Totally unnecessary.
I tossed it in the bin.

Caddyshk · 10-26-2012, 08:39 PM

Thanks! Kind of looked like the sleeve.

10-19-2012, 05:44 PM	#245
Caddyshk M = Midlife Crisis 65 Rep 2,006 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MC Interlagos Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Never any duties with USPS. A small handling fee and HST. And yes it's hit and miss on charges of any kind. Often I have received items < $200 with no fees or taxes __________________ 2006 Z4MC - #LL93158 SS Race Cans, RE X Pipe, DKF Sec 1, Fabspeed Headers, OE STB, AS Shifter, Dave Z CDV, GC Coil Overs, Stoptech lines, Hawk DTC Pads, RE Clutch Stop, RE Transmission Mounts, Vibra-Technics Engine Mounts, Poly FCAB & RTAB, LeatherZ M Shift Boot, Tekarbon Rear Spoiler, CF Grills, Advan RS DGM
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10-22-2012, 09:06 AM	#249
itdnwiwbp Major 80 Rep 1,443 Posts Drives: 330iZHP Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Long Beach, CA iTrader: (10)	Well, Ronald made my UUC/AS dilemma easy for me by overselling his stock despite taking my payment quite some time ago. He said he didn't recall "replying to my email" which either means he didn't remember selling it to me or he didn't recall saying he was shipping it. Oh well, hope everyone else enjoys the shifter. Edit: To Ron's credit I had a refund within 30 minutes of asking for it. I'm still trying to get UUC to just call me back when they say they will. __________________ Last edited by itdnwiwbp; 10-22-2012 at 09:15 AM..
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10-22-2012, 03:08 PM	#251
ncnmra Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 269 Posts Drives: 2006 M Roadster Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	When someone gets their kit, could they maybe take a picture with the complete bill of materials? I've ordered mine but likely will wait until the spring. I did manage to find a shop (in GTA area) that quoted me $180 to do the SSK install.
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10-22-2012, 09:36 PM	#252
kennyfrc First Lieutenant 18 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 2008 Z4MC Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: ATL GA iTrader: (1)	I just installed mine myself and if I had it to do over I would have paid someone $300 to do it; What a PITA! That aside, the shifter is now like an S2000, rifle bolt action in every gear with very little increased shift effort. This kit deletes ALL slop and leaves with a direct mechanical feel. Shifting really becomes telepathic. __________________ Toy: 2008 Silver Z4MC 300WHP/241TQ Mods: OEM Euro Headers, RPI Scoop Daily: 2010 Tacoma Double Cab
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10-23-2012, 12:36 PM	#255
zubydafa tosser 31 Rep 988 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Allentown, PA iTrader: (0)	nobody else had trouble fitting the washers around the coupler? am i the only one using the oem coupler? __________________ '07 MCoupe lots of mods
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10-24-2012, 06:11 PM	#258
pyo Lieutenant 551 Rep 541 Posts Drives: 2022 X3MC Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Fairfax, VA iTrader: (1) Garage List 2022 BMW X3M Compet ... [7.13]	Anyone install this on a 3.0i? Ron did mention 3.0i and M share the same lever and shift arm but I wanted to confirm with someone that has successfully installed before I have a shop start the process. __________________ '00 328i // Sold '04 Z4 3.0i // Sold '22 X3MC LCI
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10-26-2012, 07:32 PM	#261
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	The OE bush is used at the rear. I used some shrink tube over the carrier shaft to built it up & make it tighter. IIRC this is covered in the instructions. __________________ '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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10-26-2012, 07:51 PM	#262
Caddyshk M = Midlife Crisis 65 Rep 2,006 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MC Interlagos Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	What's the piece in the second blister from the top in your kit? __________________ 2006 Z4MC - #LL93158 SS Race Cans, RE X Pipe, DKF Sec 1, Fabspeed Headers, OE STB, AS Shifter, Dave Z CDV, GC Coil Overs, Stoptech lines, Hawk DTC Pads, RE Clutch Stop, RE Transmission Mounts, Vibra-Technics Engine Mounts, Poly FCAB & RTAB, LeatherZ M Shift Boot, Tekarbon Rear Spoiler, CF Grills, Advan RS DGM
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10-26-2012, 08:31 PM	#263
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2432 Rep 11,667 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Some sort of tool for removing the OE shifter, ....Totally unnecessary. I tossed it in the bin. __________________ '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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10-26-2012, 08:39 PM	#264
Caddyshk M = Midlife Crisis 65 Rep 2,006 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MC Interlagos Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	Thanks! Kind of looked like the sleeve. __________________ 2006 Z4MC - #LL93158 SS Race Cans, RE X Pipe, DKF Sec 1, Fabspeed Headers, OE STB, AS Shifter, Dave Z CDV, GC Coil Overs, Stoptech lines, Hawk DTC Pads, RE Clutch Stop, RE Transmission Mounts, Vibra-Technics Engine Mounts, Poly FCAB & RTAB, LeatherZ M Shift Boot, Tekarbon Rear Spoiler, CF Grills, Advan RS DGM
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