Autosolutions SSK install Z4M

Shereef_Osman · 03-21-2011, 04:54 PM

So I finally got some time over the past week to take my SSK apart and adjust the washers as per onebluemcm's install. Let me tell you guys, I never thought such a small piece could make such a big difference. Shifting is so much smoother now and a lot more precise. Anyone doing this install by themselves should follow this DIY step by step. Great job onebluemcm, great attention to detail.

onebluemcm · 03-21-2011, 07:42 PM

Dude, thanks - really appreciate the comments!

Sorry you had to go through all this again - that had to be a dreadful thing. Been there, done that with other things. But, even after having to pull it all apart, I am betting, from what you said, you are thinking it was worth every last drop of sweat and blood.

Shereef_Osman · 03-21-2011, 07:56 PM

I was totally dreading it while I was doing it, but once it was done, it was totally worth it, huge difference. Still in shock every time I drive it! Thanks again!

Z4-VILLA · 03-21-2011, 08:19 PM

Seriously, i wish I could just pay someone to install the ssk perfectly

inTgr8r · 03-21-2011, 08:43 PM

Thanks for your feedback, I for one will definitely benefit with my install.
Thanks guys, his forum rocks!!!!

3002 tii · 03-22-2011, 09:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4-Villalona

Seriously, i wish I could just pay someone to install the ssk perfectly

Why don't you? Plenty of shops in our area that can handle it. PM if you need any of their contact info...

inTgr8r · 04-25-2011, 08:57 AM

Finally got around to doing the install on this yesterday.

The things that I did differently than above are:
I dropped the rear tanny mount.
It only drops an inch or so, but any additional clearance definitely helps with this job.
I also dropped the exhaust in one piece rather than try to get to the bolts between the x-pipe and section one.

Popping the rear carrier mount out as per above was a brilliant idea.

Make sure you go easy prying it out though.... the retainer bracket metal is easy to bend out of shape.
It made this a MUCH easier job.

wrose · 05-01-2011, 06:02 PM

onebluemcm -Thanks so much for the great DIY- details were excellent . I did my install yesterday on a hoist so I can appreciate much more what you endured to complete the install while detailing it for the rest of us!! Thanks again. I did drop the tranny mount for a little more clearance but the most challenging was the front shifter piece with pin and the rubber shifter boot- didn't pay attention to your instructions and tried to install with the shifter in place - dropped trans. again and installed on lower shifter before putting up in place--Thanks again
Wayne

Finnegan · 05-01-2011, 06:15 PM

After being under the car a good amount of time yesterday, my hat is off to anyone who does this without a lift. You guys are amazing.

Z4-VILLA · 05-03-2011, 11:46 AM

It doesnt feel tight enough for me....

onebluemcm · 05-07-2011, 08:50 AM

Nice to hear that several others have been getting around to installing their AS SSKs. Such a great mod for this car - gets better with time too.

ZedFourM · 05-13-2011, 12:45 AM

Stupid question -- is there any greater concern about missing a shift with an SSK as the overall travel is less? I'm really horrified at the notion of missing a shift and hearing sickening metal crunching sounds.

inTgr8r · 05-13-2011, 07:21 AM

IMO, because of the added precision, the opposite is true.

onebluemcm · 05-22-2011, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by inTgr8r

IMO, because of the added precision, the opposite is true.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ZedFourM

Stupid question -- is there any greater concern about missing a shift with an SSK as the overall travel is less? I'm really horrified at the notion of missing a shift and hearing sickening metal crunching sounds.

I completely agree with inTgr8r
the only catch is a poorly installed SSK, which might give you more trouble.

wrose · 05-22-2011, 03:17 PM

Had my first track day with the Autosolutions SSK and its Great!!.
Once i got used to it there is no comparision to OE.
Highly recommended .
Now when i drive my wife's M roadster the shifter feels"sloppy"
Thanks again Ron-great product

Barryb97 · 05-22-2011, 04:26 PM

I'm finally getting around to install my SSK. I remember reading a post about an easier method of installing by removing the the rear bushing from the car and installing the pre-assembled shifter as a unit. But I can't seem to find it now. Can anyone point me in the right direction?

inTgr8r · 05-22-2011, 08:25 PM

ssk install = http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...ht=ssk+install

IMO this the only way to do this.

Barryb97 · 05-23-2011, 12:49 AM

Thanks so much. I don't know why I couldn't find this.

Barryb97 · 05-26-2011, 02:39 PM

Finished the install last night! Thanks again for the great instructions. I still have to clean up and reinstall the exhaust so I haven't had a chance to drive it yet. Does feel very precise though.:thump:

5/27 - First day of driving today. All I can say is awesome! I immediately had to sign up for a track day. I can't wait! Great job guys.

half · 04-10-2014, 03:32 AM

onebluemcm, you are great!! great. Spectacular topic!

onebluemcm · 02-02-2016, 09:56 PM

Been a loooong time since I've been around the forum. Just poking around, nice to see some people got some use out of this. Hard to believe it's been nearly 5 years ago that I did this - car has had entirely too little road time since then. Definitely gets harder with kids and a 2 seater...

Long term update - why not - the AS SSK is as perfect now as it was when installed and remains one of the best, if not the best, mod I've done to the car so far.

inTgr8r · 02-02-2016, 10:03 PM

Same here AS SSK is still in great shape.

03-21-2011, 04:54 PM	#23
Shereef_Osman Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC & 89 325is Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (6)	So I finally got some time over the past week to take my SSK apart and adjust the washers as per onebluemcm's install. Let me tell you guys, I never thought such a small piece could make such a big difference. Shifting is so much smoother now and a lot more precise. Anyone doing this install by themselves should follow this DIY step by step. Great job onebluemcm, great attention to detail.
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03-21-2011, 07:42 PM	#24
onebluemcm Captain 84 Rep 680 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Dude, thanks - really appreciate the comments! Sorry you had to go through all this again - that had to be a dreadful thing. Been there, done that with other things. But, even after having to pull it all apart, I am betting, from what you said, you are thinking it was worth every last drop of sweat and blood. __________________
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03-21-2011, 07:56 PM	#25
Shereef_Osman Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 06 Z4MC & 89 325is Join Date: May 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (6)	I was totally dreading it while I was doing it, but once it was done, it was totally worth it, huge difference. Still in shock every time I drive it! Thanks again!
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03-21-2011, 08:19 PM	#26
Z4-VILLA Banned 123 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	Seriously, i wish I could just pay someone to install the ssk perfectly
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03-21-2011, 08:43 PM	#27
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2462 Rep 11,670 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Thanks for your feedback, I for one will definitely benefit with my install. Thanks guys, his forum rocks!!!! __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver
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04-25-2011, 08:57 AM	#29
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2462 Rep 11,670 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Finally got around to doing the install on this yesterday. The things that I did differently than above are: I dropped the rear tanny mount. It only drops an inch or so, but any additional clearance definitely helps with this job. I also dropped the exhaust in one piece rather than try to get to the bolts between the x-pipe and section one. Popping the rear carrier mount out as per above was a brilliant idea. Make sure you go easy prying it out though.... the retainer bracket metal is easy to bend out of shape. It made this a MUCH easier job. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver Last edited by inTgr8r; 04-25-2011 at 09:48 AM..
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05-01-2011, 06:02 PM	#30
wrose Private 14 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NS,Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 Z4M Roadster [8.50] 2007 Z4MC [0.00] 2005 X3 [0.00]	onebluemcm -Thanks so much for the great DIY- details were excellent . I did my install yesterday on a hoist so I can appreciate much more what you endured to complete the install while detailing it for the rest of us!! Thanks again. I did drop the tranny mount for a little more clearance but the most challenging was the front shifter piece with pin and the rubber shifter boot- didn't pay attention to your instructions and tried to install with the shifter in place - dropped trans. again and installed on lower shifter before putting up in place--Thanks again Wayne
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05-01-2011, 06:15 PM	#31
Finnegan Dog Listener 722 Rep 7,850 Posts Drives: Z4M/. Z3M, E36/46 M3 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Teaching the dog to slalom iTrader: (22)	After being under the car a good amount of time yesterday, my hat is off to anyone who does this without a lift. You guys are amazing.
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05-03-2011, 11:46 AM	#32
Z4-VILLA Banned 123 Rep 2,460 Posts Drives: Z4M Hardtop Roadster Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Classified iTrader: (0)	It doesnt feel tight enough for me....
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05-07-2011, 08:50 AM	#33
onebluemcm Captain 84 Rep 680 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Nice to hear that several others have been getting around to installing their AS SSKs. Such a great mod for this car - gets better with time too. __________________
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05-13-2011, 12:45 AM	#34
ZedFourM Enlisted Member 1 Rep 35 Posts Drives: Z4MC - Interlagos Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Stupid question -- is there any greater concern about missing a shift with an SSK as the overall travel is less? I'm really horrified at the notion of missing a shift and hearing sickening metal crunching sounds.
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05-13-2011, 07:21 AM	#35
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2462 Rep 11,670 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	IMO, because of the added precision, the opposite is true. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver
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05-22-2011, 03:17 PM	#37
wrose Private 14 Rep 91 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4MC Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: NS,Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 Z4M Roadster [8.50] 2007 Z4MC [0.00] 2005 X3 [0.00]	Had my first track day with the Autosolutions SSK and its Great!!. Once i got used to it there is no comparision to OE. Highly recommended . Now when i drive my wife's M roadster the shifter feels"sloppy" Thanks again Ron-great product
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05-22-2011, 04:26 PM	#38
Barryb97 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2006 M coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (1)	I'm finally getting around to install my SSK. I remember reading a post about an easier method of installing by removing the the rear bushing from the car and installing the pre-assembled shifter as a unit. But I can't seem to find it now. Can anyone point me in the right direction?
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05-22-2011, 08:25 PM	#39
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2462 Rep 11,670 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	ssk install = http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthre...ht=ssk+install IMO this the only way to do this. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver
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05-23-2011, 12:49 AM	#40
Barryb97 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2006 M coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (1)	Thanks so much. I don't know why I couldn't find this.
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05-26-2011, 02:39 PM	#41
Barryb97 Second Lieutenant 19 Rep 232 Posts Drives: 2006 M coupe Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Kirkland, WA iTrader: (1)	Finished the install last night! Thanks again for the great instructions. I still have to clean up and reinstall the exhaust so I haven't had a chance to drive it yet. Does feel very precise though.:thump: 5/27 - First day of driving today. All I can say is awesome! I immediately had to sign up for a track day. I can't wait! Great job guys. Last edited by Barryb97; 06-01-2011 at 12:43 AM..
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04-10-2014, 03:32 AM	#42
half New Member 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: z4 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Italy iTrader: (0)	onebluemcm, you are great!! great. Spectacular topic!
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02-02-2016, 09:56 PM	#43
onebluemcm Captain 84 Rep 680 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Been a loooong time since I've been around the forum. Just poking around, nice to see some people got some use out of this. Hard to believe it's been nearly 5 years ago that I did this - car has had entirely too little road time since then. Definitely gets harder with kids and a 2 seater... Long term update - why not - the AS SSK is as perfect now as it was when installed and remains one of the best, if not the best, mod I've done to the car so far. __________________
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02-02-2016, 10:03 PM	#44
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2462 Rep 11,670 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	Same here AS SSK is still in great shape. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver
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