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DISCUSSION => Engine + Driveline => Topic started by: billb on September 29, 2006, 12:05:45 PM

Title: Ireland Engineering short shifter =
Post by: billb on September 29, 2006, 12:05:45 PM

:D :D :D

$122 shipped to my door, including:
shifter, 2 clips, a new nylon cup, and the shift lever.  Distance from ball to bushing is shorter by about 3/4".  Height of shifter from ball to top is greater by about 1", by my approximation.  Shifts are snick-snick accurate now!  I had no idea my original shift lever was that worn out, but it truly was.  It only took 10 minutes to install, start to finish.

For more info, go to http://www.bmw2002.com, and search under E30 performance.  I'm happy with it so far (reverse is a little hard to engage, but that's okay...I only go backwards 1-2 times/day, versus forwards the rest!)

Title: Ireland Engineering short shifter =
Post by: Master on October 02, 2006, 04:52:03 AM

Uhuh.. And I always thought you could buy the quick shift set from BMW for something like 90$ including all the bushings, clips, etc. But then again your shift knob height would remain the same.

Title: Probably can, but that's all stock stuff.
Post by: billb on October 02, 2006, 06:30:34 AM

Quote from: Master

Uhuh.. And I always thought you could buy the quick shift set from BMW for something like 90$ including all the bushings, clips, etc. But then again your shift knob height would remain the same.

This is a stiffer lever (less vibration damping), counterweighted, harder bushing inserts, etc.  It's worth the extra bucks, IMO.  

Interesting quote..."heal and toe"...is that a play on "heel and toe"?

Title: Ireland Engineering short shifter =
Post by: JDNo.5 on October 02, 2006, 07:13:33 AM

I've got this one in my car right now. In all honesty for the extra $30, I think the Rogue Engineering is better. And if you're going RE, you might as well spend the extra $50 and get an AS/BavAuto/BMPD one which is IMO the best in the $200 price range. I've tried all of these already and I'm curious as to how the UUC one performs. For the price ($350 :eek: ) I'm curious to see if it's better then the $200 options (which are PRETTY DAM GOOD!). Anyway, hope you enjoy it, it's definetly better then stock! :)

Title: Ireland Engineering short shifter =
Post by: shellback on October 02, 2006, 07:18:24 AM

anyone care to comment on the difference between those aftermarket versions and Z3 ssk or z4 ssk?

Title: Ireland Engineering short shifter =
Post by: Alpine003 on October 04, 2006, 09:51:05 PM

I've had a few aftermarket ssk(UUC gen 1, B&M, Rogue gen 1) on my various BMW's. I'm back to using factory ssk due to less notchiness and more smooth shifts and better vibration dampening. As I'm getting to be an old fart, I find myself looking more for comfort type mods.

It all depends on your taste. If you don't mind sacrificing some qualities to get more precision shifts, then aftermarket ssk's are way to go.

My factory SSK was free since I had it left over from when I upgraded my M3 shifter.

I also can't come to terms on paying $200+ on a shifter when the benefits are marginal at best for me.

Also, you could be surprised when using a factory ssk like the Z3 when supplemented by all new factory bushings and washers.