Autosolutions SSK install Z4M

WickedNy · 02-03-2016, 03:01 PM

They don't have them listed on their site for z4s , do either of you know if they still produce them?

Beedub · 02-03-2016, 04:21 PM

think I'm one of the minority thats very happy with the stock change, hell even the stock gear lever , lmao!

inTgr8r · 02-03-2016, 04:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickedNy

They don't have them listed on their site for z4s , do either of you know if they still produce them?

They did a GB run for us.
If you contact them, I'm sure they will do a one off. (not cheap though)

Its been long enough, maybe there's interest in another GB here.

dfjaws · 02-06-2016, 06:36 PM

I would be interested.

AriuSen · 02-09-2016, 03:08 AM

i would be interested too!

ga41 · 02-09-2016, 05:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Beedub

think I'm one of the minority thats very happy with the stock change, hell even the stock gear lever , lmao!

You'd see some improvement with a short shift kit mate. I think it's worth it.

WickedNy · 02-09-2016, 05:55 AM

Right now I'm tossed up between the RE kit or this. RE kit is immediately available and not as pricey, however I do not doubt the AS ssk would be a better choice

3002 tii · 02-09-2016, 07:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WickedNy

Right now I'm tossed up between the RE kit or this. RE kit is immediately available and not as pricey, however I do not doubt the AS ssk would be a better choice

Get the AS, trust me lol

Although if you go AS its so notchy you'll need to change to a taller knob

Beedub · 02-09-2016, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 3002 tii

Get the AS, trust me lol

Although if you go AS its so notchy you'll need to change to a taller knob

exactly my problem with SSKs they make the shift either heavier or add alot of notchyness to the shift quality...

Jumbosock · 02-09-2016, 04:20 PM

I love my AS SSK paired with the M5 knob!

Caddyshk · 02-09-2016, 04:26 PM

I put the stock knob back on after the install. Works for me.

DanFromTucson · 02-10-2016, 01:43 PM

Does anybody still have one they need to install? I installed mine ~6 months ago (with help from this thread) and thought about adding my installation tips. I figured I may have been the last one to install the shifter from the final group buy though.

inTgr8r · 02-10-2016, 01:56 PM

^ I know someone who has yet to install.
I think he was planning to get to it this spring.

onebluemcm · 04-24-2016, 11:22 PM

Unless he has made any changes to how he is manufacturing these, there are a few tiny little mods/tricks you can make to the AS kit during installation that will take ALL notchiness out of it. As I recall I discussed what I did in my original posts but honestly, I haven't read through it again (I'm really friggin long winded!....) Mine ended up no notchiness at all and also took out all the slop of the original, which I am very familiar with having had an E46 M3 before this. If you think you are happy with the original that is great but truly, you really can't imagine just how much better it can be.

yousefnjr · 04-12-2017, 08:53 PM

Great write up, will be going through this on the weekend. I have to remove my diff anyway, so I'm thinking I might as well remove the driveshaft to hopefully make things a bit easier. That clip doesn't sound fun

For anybody curious, Ronald is still making these. Got mine within a week of ordering, custom spec, and around GB price ($350 + shipping?)

DanFromTucson · 04-13-2017, 11:32 AM

More tips:
1. Take a curved pick tool and use it to hook over the old clip & yank it out. I can't remember if I read this somewhere or thought of it myself, but it made the process much easier.

2. Assemble the AS shifter outside of the car and rotate the bushings a few times. The tolerances are so tight that it can be hard to install the first few times. If you slip it on & off a few times outside of the car, it's much easier to do the final install.

Sliktop · 04-13-2017, 11:48 AM

Sounds like a few of you have AS kits on order, I talked to Ronald this morning about a kit for my Z4MC, might have to pull the trigger on this soon...

yousefnjr · 04-18-2017, 07:47 PM

Went through this earlier today. Thanks again for the guide. Check out the room you get when the drive shaft is removed

that round clip is no sweat when you have space

inTgr8r · 04-19-2017, 04:06 PM

FWIW...
anyone removing the drive shaft should inspect & replace the guibo at the same time.
If you have a few miles on the clock... just replace.

Also, check the rear CV joint, it should be repacked. (use CV grease)
When repacking its a good idea to fill the flange on the front of the diff. with grease,
it helps keep the grease in the CV joint.

yousefnjr · 04-19-2017, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by inTgr8r

FWIW...
anyone removing the drive shaft should inspect & replace the guibo at the same time.
If you have a few miles on the clock... just replace.

Also, check the rear CV joint, it should be repacked. (use CV grease)
When repacking its a good idea to fill the flange on the front of the diff. with grease,
it helps keep the grease in the CV joint.

Yep, mine was cracked, 72k miles

there's also a pink seal on the CV end that should be replaced, was only $5 at the dealer

Guibo - 26112226527
Driveshaft CV Gasket - 26111229503

nutzkicker617 · 07-09-2017, 08:27 PM

Will be tackling this install soon.

Pictures are no longer showing up...any chance these are still around?

Thanks!

onebluemcm · 07-12-2017, 03:08 PM

Whew, major thread revival. I'll have to see if I can locate the photos. It's been a loooong time since I posted this, or since I've been around here. The addition of kids, a boat restoration project, one thing after another and I haven't focused on the car much. Shoot, it's embarrasing as hell, car only got 500 miles on it last year.....but it seems the low mileage versions are a bit of an appreciating or at least status quo investment. I'll look into the photos, redo what I can.

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Beedub Major General 434 Rep 5,333 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M roadster vt2-500 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	think I'm one of the minority thats very happy with the stock change, hell even the stock gear lever , lmao! __________________ Z4MR VT2 - Clubsport build. Multi award winning Detailing \| Wrap \| PPF specialists UK based - www.topwrapz.com
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02-06-2016, 06:36 PM	#48
dfjaws Lieutenant 60 Rep 535 Posts Drives: E90 M3 / E86 M Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Des Moines, IA iTrader: (5)	I would be interested. __________________
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AriuSen Lieutenant Colonel 797 Rep 1,941 Posts Drives: Z4M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Los Angeles iTrader: (9)	i would be interested too!
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02-09-2016, 05:55 AM	#51
WickedNy Get Some 228 Rep 760 Posts Drives: 07 Z4 3.0si Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Long Island iTrader: (1) Garage List 07 z4 3.0si [0.00]	Right now I'm tossed up between the RE kit or this. RE kit is immediately available and not as pricey, however I do not doubt the AS ssk would be a better choice
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02-09-2016, 04:20 PM	#54
Jumbosock Captain 78 Rep 987 Posts Drives: 2007 M coupe Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	I love my AS SSK paired with the M5 knob!
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02-09-2016, 04:26 PM	#55
Caddyshk M = Midlife Crisis 68 Rep 2,006 Posts Drives: 2006 Z4MC Interlagos Join Date: May 2007 Location: Fort Erie, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0)	I put the stock knob back on after the install. Works for me. __________________ 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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02-10-2016, 01:43 PM	#56
DanFromTucson Private First Class 12 Rep 195 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Does anybody still have one they need to install? I installed mine ~6 months ago (with help from this thread) and thought about adding my installation tips. I figured I may have been the last one to install the shifter from the final group buy though.
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02-10-2016, 01:56 PM	#57
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2462 Rep 11,670 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	^ I know someone who has yet to install. I think he was planning to get to it this spring. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver
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04-24-2016, 11:22 PM	#58
onebluemcm Captain 84 Rep 680 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Unless he has made any changes to how he is manufacturing these, there are a few tiny little mods/tricks you can make to the AS kit during installation that will take ALL notchiness out of it. As I recall I discussed what I did in my original posts but honestly, I haven't read through it again (I'm really friggin long winded!....) Mine ended up no notchiness at all and also took out all the slop of the original, which I am very familiar with having had an E46 M3 before this. If you think you are happy with the original that is great but truly, you really can't imagine just how much better it can be. Last edited by onebluemcm; 06-26-2024 at 09:41 PM..
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04-12-2017, 08:53 PM	#59
yousefnjr salty cowboys fan 7084 Rep 3,746 Posts Drives: ‘06 Z4MR, ‘20 X7, ‘22 M4x Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Great write up, will be going through this on the weekend. I have to remove my diff anyway, so I'm thinking I might as well remove the driveshaft to hopefully make things a bit easier. That clip doesn't sound fun For anybody curious, Ronald is still making these. Got mine within a week of ordering, custom spec, and around GB price ($350 + shipping?)
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04-13-2017, 11:32 AM	#60
DanFromTucson Private First Class 12 Rep 195 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	More tips: 1. Take a curved pick tool and use it to hook over the old clip & yank it out. I can't remember if I read this somewhere or thought of it myself, but it made the process much easier. 2. Assemble the AS shifter outside of the car and rotate the bushings a few times. The tolerances are so tight that it can be hard to install the first few times. If you slip it on & off a few times outside of the car, it's much easier to do the final install.
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Sliktop Private First Class 31 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Socal iTrader: (1) Garage List 2005 BMW M3 ZCP [0.00] 2007 BMW Z4 M Coupe [7.00]	Sounds like a few of you have AS kits on order, I talked to Ronald this morning about a kit for my Z4MC, might have to pull the trigger on this soon... Last edited by Sliktop; 04-13-2017 at 12:07 PM..
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yousefnjr salty cowboys fan 7084 Rep 3,746 Posts Drives: ‘06 Z4MR, ‘20 X7, ‘22 M4x Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Bay Area, CA iTrader: (2)	Went through this earlier today. Thanks again for the guide. Check out the room you get when the drive shaft is removed that round clip is no sweat when you have space __________________ she’s home! '22 M4 Comp xDrive
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04-19-2017, 04:06 PM	#63
inTgr8r Lieutenant General 2462 Rep 11,670 Posts Drives: M2 Comp Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Toronto iTrader: (10)	FWIW... anyone removing the drive shaft should inspect & replace the guibo at the same time. If you have a few miles on the clock... just replace. Also, check the rear CV joint, it should be repacked. (use CV grease) When repacking its a good idea to fill the flange on the front of the diff. with grease, it helps keep the grease in the CV joint. __________________ '21 M2C Hockenheim Silver
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07-09-2017, 08:27 PM	#65
nutzkicker617 Private 30 Rep 99 Posts Drives: Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Pasadena, CA iTrader: (0)	Will be tackling this install soon. Pictures are no longer showing up...any chance these are still around? Thanks! __________________
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07-12-2017, 03:08 PM	#66
onebluemcm Captain 84 Rep 680 Posts Drives: '07 Z4MC Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Richmond, VA iTrader: (0)	Whew, major thread revival. I'll have to see if I can locate the photos. It's been a loooong time since I posted this, or since I've been around here. The addition of kids, a boat restoration project, one thing after another and I haven't focused on the car much. Shoot, it's embarrasing as hell, car only got 500 miles on it last year.....but it seems the low mileage versions are a bit of an appreciating or at least status quo investment. I'll look into the photos, redo what I can. __________________
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