[Brandt51]

I never had issues with the shifter, but I also drive some old trucks with long throw granny geared 4 speeds. But I did the Auto Solutions shifter just because I could, and damn, its awesome. The shifter is like a video game now.

[DadVibes]

Originally Posted by rllamarca

Thanks! $1k for better shifter feel sounds worth it if I plan to keep the car long term.

Yep! Whether you're going 25mph in a straight line, or 70mph+ down some twisty roads, you notice and appreciate it every single time you drive the car.

[SEAT TIME RULES]

I went from my White 2020 with the A/S Shifter to a 2020 Hock Silver w/o the shifter.. I already had ordered a new kit from Ron.

As I've said in the older threads on the subject its by far the top mod to consider on an M2. It was horrible using the OEM setup again. I had to wait a couple months before I was back to a proper shifter.

Everyone here that has not done this mod should keep in mind its nothing like some of the $200-$300 SSK's out there.

The only other shifter to consider would be a CAE and I wouldn't do one of those unless I was actively Time Trialing and or tracking my car a ton. Its just to much in a street car IMHO.

Ron makes each one individually to your Specs. That's what makes them special!

[Bavaria330]

Originally Posted by s1k_RR

Been wanting an M2C for over a year and regrettably did not get one earlier this year, interest rates have gone up 3% from when I last got a loan from my CU.

But yea, I love this car, now I have a car I can drive up and down Cali. Can road trip in this thing, its so comfy. My only gripe is the shifter and possibly egress. I'll need to take it to a shop where easy access can be enabled.

For me the shifter feels cheap like an economy car shifter. I know they aren't similar cars but the shifter on my Viper is 2-3x better than this. I know not comparable, but need to find a shifter solution. I can live with it for now. Only plans are wheels and ohlins. Also, if the possibility of a turbo swap without a tune could net at least 80% of the power of what a tuned turbo swap can do, I just miiight consider it!

PS: I suck at taking photos, it looks great on my iphone tho. LOL

Congrats.
Go for the autosolutions SSK. It took forever to get but worth the wait.

love mine.

[Brandt51]

I read in here somewhere that it's similar in feel to the best shifter of all time, the Testarossa. I can't compare, and haven't driven a gated shifter car, but the SSK is legitimately awesome and makes driving the M2 that much more fun.

[to_riffic]

UCP, AS SSK, and Turner bushing. Never look back

[rllamarca]

Originally Posted by to_riffic

UCP, AS SSK, and Turner bushing. Never look back

is the UCP upgrade that noticeable? I have a clutch stop that I've been thinking about installing, but concerned about excess clutch wear if the clutch isn't completely disengaging.

[to_riffic]

Originally Posted by rllamarca

is the UCP upgrade that noticeable? I have a clutch stop that I've been thinking about installing, but concerned about excess clutch wear if the clutch isn't completely disengaging.

I dig it. As something you engage constantly in the car, it is noticeable. It feels less plastic-y and just solid. There is an adjustment so you can make it more stiff or as OE, but it still feels fantastic

[tropicatango]

AutoSolutions SSK is amazing, it's the first mod i did and it 100% worth it.

The Ultimate Clutch Pedal is expensive but also it really worth it. I would never remove it from my car

CDV delete is a must as usual

I also add the rear turner shifter bushing, it's ok but the difference is not major since i already had the autosolution SSK. I guess it make a bigger difference with the stock shifter assembly. If you want it, do it at the same time as the ssk install, don't pay twice the labour just for that rear bushing.

All together, it's the perfect manual transmission feeling

[Steelguin]

Originally Posted by tropicatango

AutoSolutions SSK is amazing, it's the first mod i did and it 100% worth it.

The Ultimate Clutch Pedal is expensive but also it really worth it. I would never remove it from my car

CDV delete is a must as usual

I also add the rear turner shifter bushing, it's ok but the difference is not major since i already had the autosolution SSK. I guess it make a bigger difference with the stock shifter assembly. If you want it, do it at the same time as the ssk install, don't pay twice the labour just for that rear bushing.

All together, it's the perfect manual transmission feeling

Sad you have to replace all of that in a manual for it to be good.

[tropicatango]

Originally Posted by Steelguin

Sad you have to replace all of that in a manual for it to be good.

It wasn't bad when stock , modding is always the quest to make it better.
It's a personal choice

[lnsaneM]

I too enjoy this car more and more and with the upcoming G series non of them seem to interest me, performance aside I like the looks of this car far more than any of the newer G series M cars. And the G87 being the last gen M car with a full gasoline engine, I'm probably keeping this forever.

[sycd]

The shifter doesn't bother me, it could be more crisp maybe but it's not big enough of an issue to take the risk and go through the hassle, and I'd rather keep my car stock as long as possible.

What bothers more, and it's a general gripe with all BMW and Minis, is that it seems the travel for the clutch pedal is really long, i.e. when I'm in a comfortable position, I have to stretch my leg too far in order to engage the clutch. It doesn't seem that the clutch pedal replacement that was talked about in this thread would fix that issue.

[veenut28]

Originally Posted by sycd

The shifter doesn't bother me, it could be more crisp maybe but it's not big enough of an issue to take the risk and go through the hassle, and I'd rather keep my car stock as long as possible.

What bothers more, and it's a general gripe with all BMW and Minis, is that it seems the travel for the clutch pedal is really long, i.e. when I'm in a comfortable position, I have to stretch my leg too far in order to engage the clutch. It doesn't seem that the clutch pedal replacement that was talked about in this thread would fix that issue.

Clutch stop?

[sycd]

Originally Posted by veenut28

Clutch stop?

That looks exactly what I need, thanks bud!

[(K)]

Just an FYI, the UCP also comes with its own clutch stop so pedal travel is also reduced.

[DrChase]

Originally Posted by s1k_RR

Been wanting an M2C for over a year and regrettably did not get one earlier this year, interest rates have gone up 3% from when I last got a loan from my CU.

But yea, I love this car, now I have a car I can drive up and down Cali. Can road trip in this thing, its so comfy. My only gripe is the shifter and possibly egress. I'll need to take it to a shop where easy access can be enabled.

For me the shifter feels cheap like an economy car shifter. I know they aren't similar cars but the shifter on my Viper is 2-3x better than this. I know not comparable, but need to find a shifter solution. I can live with it for now. Only plans are wheels and ohlins. Also, if the possibility of a turbo swap without a tune could net at least 80% of the power of what a tuned turbo swap can do, I just miiight consider it!

PS: I suck at taking photos, it looks great on my iphone tho. LOL

I’m extremely picky about shifters. I’m used to Porsche and Miata shifters, which are both terrific. The AutoSolutions kit for my M2C made a night and day difference. I’m also going to swap the OEM transmission mount to the Rogue Engineering unit. If you think the M2C is a blast on the factory staggered wheels and tires, you should try a square setup (275/30/19) with some good negative camber. Unbelievable dance partner!

[Rejhy]

Originally Posted by lnsaneM

I too enjoy this car more and more and with the upcoming G series non of them seem to interest me, performance aside I like the looks of this car far more than any of the newer G series M cars. And the G87 being the last gen M car with a full gasoline engine, I'm probably keeping this forever.

Wow, absolute beauty. The matte green foil in combination with the red brake calipers is fanatical. the only thing I would change are the wheels and that for 763 m matte black.