08-08-2020, 10:22 AM | #45 |
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Just added the autosolutions shifter to my m2c. It's legitimately a different car. You can't really understand how terrible the stock shift mechanism is until you jump over to what Ron makes at autosolutions. Worth every single penny to have this kit, I can't imagine going back to that vague BS from before.
I chose stock height & center, 15% reduction with the upgraded bushing (a must), and medium hardness. Ron is a world class vendor and is super helpful when it comes to explaining the methodology behind the shifter and why it's so far improved from the stock setup.
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Told me he's done a few other installs from autosolutions before so it was a breeze for them. Would highly recommend if you don't mind the drive!
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Ron is so knowledgeable and a real class-act. Glad you took the plunge! I also did the UCP and CDV delete. Both of those are much more subtle, but you may consider the mods. The 3 together have a nice synergy. |
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The shop I used, which is the one Ron recommended in my area (Nor Cal), charged me about 2.5 hours of labor, I believe. They've done a number of SSK's from Ron. In all honesty, that's a very fair time estimate. If I tried to do it myself, without a lift, it would take me all day.
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As for the 15%, it definitely feels shorter. I purchased originally not to gain a shorter throw, rather, I needed a more precise engagement. The stock shifter feels like a mess. I felt like money shifting was a totally possible at all times due to the vagueness. Yes, that's probably a little dramatic to say, but I certainly don't have this feeling anymore with the new SSK. Rons setup feels closer to how my C7 GS shifter felt: bolt action rifle-like. It's notchy in a good way. This should be standard from the factory.
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It's funny, I never thought the stock shifter was all that bad, but the other day, I was at the dealer and they had an M2C 6MT in the showroom. I sat in it, and played with the shifter, and I would say I completely agree with your assessment that the stock shifter feels like a mess. One word of advice if/when you do the UCP: Try out the 'stock' setting. I recently changed the position from 'sport' (the middle) to 'stock', and it's more linear. C7 GS, nice! I've been looking at the C8 a lot lately. I dismissed it initially because of the lack of MT. Now, there are so many things I like about that car. One thing I don't like is how big it's gotten. But I guess that's the trend with all cars these days *sigh*. |
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08-11-2020, 12:17 PM | #54 |
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Wow, I wonder how this ssk feels like compared to the stock ones. Such glowing reviews from everyone.
I’m content with my stock shifter, but I do have experienced mis-shifting a handful of times. (Although I didn’t engage the clutch after realizing mis-selecting gear, it was not a pleasant feeling) |
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It's not too bad, and all relative. I think the biggest issue for the home DIY'er is that you may have to drop or loosen the transmission/driveshaft to get access (although I could be wrong). I saw a vid of where they stripped or broke the heads off the transmission mount while installing a SSK (although it was for an F30, and an older car). It will certainly help if you have a lift. Also, you have to remove a couple of panels under the car and remove the exhaust. From the top, the biggest pain is that you have to remove that rubber boot, and I think it helps to have snap ring pliers as well.
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It's not too bad. There are just a lot of things that need to be removed to get to the shifter. You're working in pretty tight spaces which complicates things, but it's definitely doable if you're patient.
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Thanks for the feedback, guys.
I wish I can test one out... I do like to have some cushion in the shifter actions, and I’m not a fan of notchy shifters. I do like precise actions, but for some reason, I didn’t enjoy how the TR6060 felt like in the C6 Vettes and 6th gen Camaros (V8). I think I prefer the M2’s stock shifter to stock GM Camaro shifter(TR6060). Anyone who has experience driving those, would you say this SSK feels more like the ones in the Camaro or Corvettes? |
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For those of you who've had a shop install the SSK-- do you remember how many hours you were charged? Trying to compare apples to apples when I go shop shopping.
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Hey guys- the first (semi-) local shop that was recommended here called it at 3.5 hours plus brake fluid, etc. and 1.5 additional hours for a CDV removal/replacement.
So, 5 hours, which seems pretty high. Thoughts? My second shot is asking what EXACTLY the install entails as they haven't done a SSK on an M2C yet and need that info to work up a price. A little help? I I just took a 40% pay cut due to Covid, so the Minister of War and Finance (my wife) is putting the skids on my car/bike hobby. TIA.
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So 5 hours is maybe a little high, but by no means outrageous Obviously, it depends on the labor rate, as well IMHO, I would go with whatever shop you think will do the best job even if it means spending a little extra |
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