Ralco Short Shifter Kit - Z4M $180

[The__J__Factor]

Just found this on Ebay

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ralco...ht_2131wt_1165

Ralco RZ Short Shifter Kit Product Description (# 914102 )
There are so many short throw shifters on the market however only Ralcorz has a shifter available that stands out amongst all others. These shifters are made from the highest quality aluminum and hardened steel. Every Ralcorz Short Shift kit is precision-made for each application. A premium sport shifter engineered for the enthusiast. This Sport Shifter has all of the features including a nice chrome shift knob. Complete replacement for the stock shifter included with every unit.

Key Features:
Accepts stock knob
Direct bolt on installation
Up to 40% throw reduced for quicker shifts
Shift Knob Included with most applications


This product fits the following:
Make Model Year Engine Type Application Note Detail Color
BMW Z4 2003 - 2005 3.0i Roadster/Coupe height-adjustable (N/A) (N/A)
BMW M-Series 2006 - 2008 3.2L S54 Z4M Roadster & M Coupe height-adjustable (N/A) (N/A)

About Ralco RZ

There so many short throw shifters on the market however only Ralcorz has a shifter available that stands out amongst all others. These shifters are made from the highest quality aluminum and hardened steel. Every Ralcorz Short Shift kit is precision-made for each application. A premium sport shifter engineered for the enthusiast. This Sport Shifter has all of the features including a nice chrome shift knob. Complete replacement for the stock shifter included with every unit.
Key Features: Accepts stock knob Direct bolt on installation Up to 40% throw reduced for quicker shifts Shift Knob Included with most applications Pulleys Ralco RZ Pulleys are designed with a unique blend of performance and reliability. These pulleys are made from the highest quality 6061 Aluminum billet. Ralco RZ pulley conversions are proven to produce maximum power gains with the performance benefits of weight reduction that you wouldn’t receive from factory parts. Throttle response horsepower and torque are all increased with this great product.
Aluminum Flywheels: Ralco RZ High quality polished finish Flywheels are designed on average 50% lighter then the factory oem flywheels. Works with both stock or aftermarket clutches. The flywheel is made to OEM Specs and in most cases accepts a sprung hub aftermarket clutch disk. Most flywheels will come with a Ring Gear and replacement friction insert ready to bolt in.
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Ive emailed them for pics and dimensions just waiting to here back.
Dont know if they are just some cheap brand of if they are decent.

[The__J__Factor]

Apparently they are copies of brand name shifters and you should be able to offer about $99 on ebay and they will accept it. Heard good reviews on the quality.

So once i get some pics we can find out if its a Rogue copy or the other brand (i forget)

[mfanatic325]

wow thanks for getting the ball rollin' on these. Will stay up to date with this.
I was otherwise looking at the AutoSolutions SSK, since I checked one out in person with a local Z4M owner that has it installed (AS's very first customer). I was sold on how it felt/shifted, but when I contacted AS, they wanted $400+ for their kit, and there would've been a lead time of quite a few weeks. I was not down for a short shifter @ that price

edit: I can see that this specific kit doesn't have a selector rod (horizontal piece), which technically makes this inferior to the AS kit.

Also, weren't there other SSK's out there that fit the "Z4 3.0si" transmission for around $150-$200 total?

[mfanatic325]

Just did a bit more research. There's a B&M kit for the Z4M, but it vibrates/rattles at higher speeds, and is very stiff to get into gear.

Then there's the UUC SSK model #: USSZ43 which costs $325 +
I think they have a selector rod option coming out soon, but will probably cost another arm or leg

And then there's the Rogue Engineering Octane SSK for $165, but I don't think it has the selector rod, and I'm asking forum vendor EAS if it'll fit the Z4M.

[The__J__Factor]

Just got a pic from Ralco...
Tried comparing it to others but couldnt find a direct copy. Maybe they did design a new ssk? They didnt send any more info though.



Just for reference here is the Autosolutions SSK and stock.

[O-cha]

no thanks.

[F360C]

Originally Posted by mfanatic325

And then there's the Rogue Engineering Octane SSK for $165, but I don't think it has the selector rod, and I'm asking forum vendor EAS if it'll fit the Z4M.

It fits.... I have it on my car and so does my brother.

[The__J__Factor]

Originally Posted by O-cha

no thanks.

Love how helpful your comments are.

[mfanatic325]

Originally Posted by F360C

It fits.... I have it on my car and so does my brother.

They don't offer a selector rod yet right?

Originally Posted by The__J__Factor

Love how helpful your comments are.

lol he's just being truthful haha dun take it to heart. He's actually one of the key members of our small community, developing the tuneless header SIMs, etc.


But yeah anyhow, it looks like the Rogue is the cheapest one as of yet. They're the only ones that didn't mark up the kit due to the addition of an "///M" badge under the fitments list lol. But it isn't a "complete" kit without the selector rod; in which case AutoSolutions seems to come in next place in terms of value/cost.
Rogue and UUC are in the same shoes at the moment: selector rod in development, and will be an additional $100+ once they're released.

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by The__J__Factor

Love how helpful your comments are.

It looks like crap, and I can see it's one of the ones where you twist the lever to adjust height which means it will always twist a little no matter how much you lock it down.

I make plenty of ultra helpful comments to make useless ones, why your panties are in a bunch IDK.

[The__J__Factor]

Originally Posted by O-cha

It looks like crap, and I can see it's one of the ones where you twist the lever to adjust height which means it will always twist a little no matter how much you lock it down.

I make plenty of ultra helpful comments to make useless ones, why your panties are in a bunch IDK.

The point of this thread was to find out more about it, i dont care if its shit - i just wanted reasons why.

[Z4-VILLA]

you must be new here...if o-cha says its garbage then basically thats law....

[O-cha]

Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

you must be new here...if o-cha says its garbage then basically thats law....

I didn't style myself as such, people just trust my input on a lot of things.

I've put these type of SSks in, and they suck, simple as that, I tell people it's going to be wobbly no matter what you do, and that's the opposite of what an SSK is meant to be achieved.

[fatmatt0116]

I love my UUC SSK, granted it is a major pain in the ass to install however combined with the rk5 knob (like 24oz.) there is no hint of vibrations now...It is quite solid.

[Shereef_Osman]

Originally Posted by O-cha

I didn't style myself as such, people just trust my input on a lot of things.

I've put these type of SSks in, and they suck, simple as that, I tell people it's going to be wobbly no matter what you do, and that's the opposite of what an SSK is meant to be achieved.

Fully agree, installed a UUC kit and it was horrible. Way too much play. Removed it a week later.

[Z4-VILLA]

okay so whick shifter do i get now?

[wrh3]

I have the UUC shifter in both my Ms, no issues. Just have to make sure the height adjuster is tight before installing. Some early adopters had issues with the wrong damper piece so it didn't matter how tight the adjuster was, the shifter would still rotate and go up/down- I think they replaced these no questions asked.

My experiences with UUC have been mixed but I like their shifters. This Ralco looks to be a copy of their design......