Easy change your 6MT feel

BMW DIY Guy · 07-06-2022, 06:10 PM

Howdy all!

I wanted to share out my latest DIY, to address one of the few shortcomings I have found in my OEM manual shifter. One of the few complaints I hear is the really mushy feel, especially if you are moving through the gates quickly.

While there are a ton of possible options, I found the Turner Motorsport bushing to be one of the easiest, quickest and pretty reasonably priced options!

The change is dramatic honestly, and strongly suggest it if you want to firm up the shifting feeling in your 6MT.

Check it out!

jefe2000 · 07-06-2022, 08:54 PM

Ooh, thanks so much. I'm adding this to my shortlist of mods I want to perform on my LCI M2. I just picked up a QuickJack, so maybe I'm close to ready!

to_riffic · 07-06-2022, 11:57 PM

i better do this before my wrist surgery....

BMW DIY Guy · 07-07-2022, 11:08 AM

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Originally Posted by jefe2000

Ooh, thanks so much. I'm adding this to my shortlist of mods I want to perform on my LCI M2. I just picked up a QuickJack, so maybe I'm close to ready!

Nice! The quickjacks are arguably the test tool I have bought in 5+ years, and I have used mine to death at this point. One quick tip: ALWAYS check the boost cylinders every time you use it, to make sure they are up to proper pressure.

drp087 · 07-07-2022, 03:13 PM

Nice! May try this while I go in to readjust my exhaust. Did you go back to the single midpipe from the EL?

BMW DIY Guy · 07-07-2022, 09:16 PM

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Originally Posted by drp087

Nice! May try this while I go in to readjust my exhaust. Did you go back to the single midpipe from the EL?

Man you guys have good eyes.. I actually did this bushing just before I installed the EL. I had other content I had to get out first.

drp087 · 07-08-2022, 03:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BMW DIY Guy

Man you guys have good eyes.. I actually did this bushing just before I installed the EL. I had other content I had to get out first.

I'm still chasing the best exhaust setup and watched your videos far too many times lol.

Really interested on the bushings- I was looking at the Autosolutions SSK, but it doesn't include these bushings. Any differences in the two setups? or maybe doing both would be the ideal solution for crisp shifts?

BMW DIY Guy · 07-08-2022, 06:04 AM

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Originally Posted by drp087

I'm still chasing the best exhaust setup and watched your videos far too many times lol.

Really interested on the bushings- I was looking at the Autosolutions SSK, but it doesn't include these bushings. Any differences in the two setups? or maybe doing both would be the ideal solution for crisp shifts?

I saw one reply that both is very very good. I haven't tried that ssk so can't say directly.

chris719 · 07-08-2022, 09:32 PM

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Originally Posted by drp087

I'm still chasing the best exhaust setup and watched your videos far too many times lol.

Really interested on the bushings- I was looking at the Autosolutions SSK, but it doesn't include these bushings. Any differences in the two setups? or maybe doing both would be the ideal solution for crisp shifts?

I asked Ron who makes the SSK and he did not recommend doing this bushing. He thought some compliance there was preferred with the SSK. I am sure the SSK has much more effect than this bushing alone. The question would be what does both feel like.

drp087 · 07-08-2022, 10:47 PM

Well just to add to the information, it looks like the bushing is out of stock on Turner and ECS until October 2022. I actually lucked out as one of the local stores (Pelican Auto) had one in stock and I ended up picking it up this afternoon.

I had access to a lift today so rushed over to install it- Heat shield was easy to remove, BUT it looks like my AA EL midpipe does not have enough room near the downpipe end for the heatshield to slide down. It got stuck on the first bend of the EL, and after 20 minutes of twisting, bending, pushing, pulling and a half bent heatshield, I gave up.

I did not want to bother removing the whole exhaust for this quick mod, and the bushing is going to get returned unfortunately.

IN SHORT: If you have AA EL, be prepared to remove midpipe (or maybe just loosen) for Turner Shifter Bushing Install

to_riffic · 07-08-2022, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by chris719

I asked Ron who makes the SSK and he did not recommend doing this bushing. He thought some compliance there was preferred with the SSK. I am sure the SSK has much more effect than this bushing alone. The question would be what does both feel like.

trying to install the bushing this weekend. I have a 15% reduction with my AS ssk so I'm curious how this'll feel. I also have a CAE waiting to install to compared against the AS so we'll see if I can get it done this weekend.

Rumbloki · 07-11-2022, 07:17 AM

I installed this bushing a few months ago, and I think this may be the most cost effective mod I have ever done.

usc335 · 07-11-2022, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Rumbloki

I installed this bushing a few months ago, and I think this may be the most cost effective mod I have ever done.

Ditto. The shift feel is so much better. It was way too rubbery and vague before.

skinty · 07-12-2022, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by drp087

I'm still chasing the best exhaust setup and watched your videos far too many times lol.

What are your finalists?

drp087 · 07-12-2022, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by skinty

What are your finalists?

There are no finalists as it's neverendling lol. I will be posting a thread with a comparison video soon though.

maxcbrdriver · 07-12-2022, 04:59 PM

Looks like I got the last bushing in stock at ECS and UPS of course breaks the box and loses only the bushing. And of course they arent expected back in stock until October. Ugh. I was really hoping to install this along with the new exhaust, but I guess it'll have to be a 2 part install now.

BMW DIY Guy · 07-13-2022, 09:24 AM

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Originally Posted by maxcbrdriver

Looks like I got the last bushing in stock at ECS and UPS of course breaks the box and loses only the bushing. And of course they arent expected back in stock until October. Ugh. I was really hoping to install this along with the new exhaust, but I guess it'll have to be a 2 part install now.

Ah dude that sucks.. sorry to hear that! UPS absolutely DESTROYED (I mean thrashed beyond I could have imagined) my first set of turbos. It looked like they ran over the box with the truck several times.

to_riffic · 07-13-2022, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by maxcbrdriver

Looks like I got the last bushing in stock at ECS and UPS of course breaks the box and loses only the bushing. And of course they arent expected back in stock until October. Ugh. I was really hoping to install this along with the new exhaust, but I guess it'll have to be a 2 part install now.

I had to take mine off after the CAE install, if you want mine, pm me

chris719 · 07-13-2022, 03:38 PM

Any increased NVH with this bushing?

to_riffic · 07-13-2022, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by chris719

Any increased NVH with this bushing?

Didn't notice it much

usc335 · 07-14-2022, 12:21 AM

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Originally Posted by chris719

Any increased NVH with this bushing?

There is audible click when shifting that is definitely noticeable, but it's not objectionable. Your passengers will notice it though. Noise, yes, but no increased vibration or harshness.

BMW DIY Guy · 07-15-2022, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by chris719

Any increased NVH with this bushing?

None for me, no NVH and just the audible change mentioned. Shifting feel is much cleaner, more precise.

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drp087 Second Lieutenant 233 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 21 BMW M2C Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Well just to add to the information, it looks like the bushing is out of stock on Turner and ECS until October 2022. I actually lucked out as one of the local stores (Pelican Auto) had one in stock and I ended up picking it up this afternoon. I had access to a lift today so rushed over to install it- Heat shield was easy to remove, BUT it looks like my AA EL midpipe does not have enough room near the downpipe end for the heatshield to slide down. It got stuck on the first bend of the EL, and after 20 minutes of twisting, bending, pushing, pulling and a half bent heatshield, I gave up. I did not want to bother removing the whole exhaust for this quick mod, and the bushing is going to get returned unfortunately. IN SHORT: If you have AA EL, be prepared to remove midpipe (or maybe just loosen) for Turner Shifter Bushing Install
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