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      02-22-2020, 02:00 PM   #1
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Broken shift Rod

So this morning I park in my good no door ding spot at the gym and I go to put the car in reverse to straighten out and the shifter brakes off.

Not like in your hand but not connected to anything. You can spin it around.
Pulled off the boot and nothing obvious.

The car now at the dealership.

Pissed!
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      02-22-2020, 03:15 PM   #2
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So this morning I park in my good no door ding spot at the gym and I go to put the car in reverse to straighten out and the shifter brakes off.

Not like in your hand but not connected to anything. You can spin it around.
Pulled off the boot and nothing obvious.

The car now at the dealership.

Pissed!
You have a manual? No need to take it to the dealer. Just pop it back in. I replaced my shifter it was a 2 minute job. No tools necessary.
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      02-22-2020, 04:45 PM   #3
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Yes manual. Cant pop back on. Shifter rod is broken. The dealer will have part Tuesday.
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      02-22-2020, 05:45 PM   #4
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Yes manual. Cant pop back on. Shifter rod is broken. The dealer will have part Tuesday.
That's crazy! I wonder how that happened. That thing looks strong.
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      02-22-2020, 09:02 PM   #5
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slow down on the curls! :P
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      02-22-2020, 09:44 PM   #6
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Try switch hitting from time to time. Sounds like you buffed up miss Susie Right a bit too much.
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      02-23-2020, 09:40 AM   #7
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I’m actually shocked this happened. When I switched my shift knob I had to basically plant both feet on the ground, put the shifter in second gear and start doing dead lifts to remove the knob. Of course, when it finally did come off I punched myself in the face.

Are you sure it’s not just unseated? I only ask because the knob is just connected by friction, it doesn’t screw on like most cars. The linkage should simply have a notch in the center and the shifter just sits on top of it, held on by friction. You really have to slam the shifter down on the rod to get it to seat properly.
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      02-24-2020, 02:16 PM   #8
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I don't think OP is talking about the decorative knob coming off the shifter inside the car.

I think he means the linkage to the 'box under the floor plan has broken?

Can you clarify OP?
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      02-24-2020, 02:16 PM   #9
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it is not unseated. the shift arm is broken off,
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      02-24-2020, 03:28 PM   #10
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you must lift bro
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      02-24-2020, 03:47 PM   #11
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Now that's how you slam through the gears
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      02-25-2020, 03:41 PM   #13
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Wow. That's amazing. I don't think I've ever seen one sheared off like that. Recommend you consider a strong man competition.
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      02-25-2020, 03:57 PM   #14
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no strong man here just a crappy weld.
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      02-25-2020, 04:00 PM   #15
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no strong man here just a crappy weld.
Nah nah nah. We know a huge stud when we see one.
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New shifter

While your doing this you might consider putting in an Autosolutions Ultimate Short Shifter. I just installed one myself and the difference is incredibly precise shifts. That OEM Shift Arm is hollow rolled steel, tack welded where it broke off. Mine is sitting on my work bench, and I just inspected it. Autosolutions is much higher quality. Rifle Bolt like action.[IMG][/IMG][IMG][/IMG]
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Wow. That's amazing. I don't think I've ever seen one sheared off like that. Recommend you consider a strong man competition.
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Cheap hollow rolled tube steel
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While your doing this you might consider putting in an Autosolutions Ultimate Short Shifter. I just installed one myself and the difference is incredibly precise shifts. That OEM Shift Arm is hollow rolled steel, tack welded where it broke off. Mine is sitting on my work bench, and I just inspected it. Autosolutions is much higher quality. Rifle Bolt like action.
Not sure how up to date this is but I stumbled upon UUC's comparisons of other SSKs and they seem to critique quite a few things about the Auto solutions kit. Curious what your thoughts are.

http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/artic...OMPARISONS.htm
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Not sure how up to date this is but I stumbled upon UUC's comparisons of other SSKs and they seem to critique quite a few things about the Auto solutions kit. Curious what your thoughts are.

http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/artic...OMPARISONS.htm
Just went to their site and read their reviews of other shift makers. The Autosolutions review is for a Kit rebuild. I bought an Ultimate shifter which is an entire new shifter already assembled. Cost was around $500. Some of the Cons I disagree with, like having to disassemble exhaust, and drive shaft. This is very easy to do, and not even required if you have small hands to access the clips. Also that the shifter is loose and worn out after 2 weeks. Mine is solid and tight, much better than the OEm one. I was very impressed with the quality and tolerances of the machined parts. I would search the forums for some of their shifters. I did and thats why I went with Autolutions.
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So this morning I park in my good no door ding spot at the gym and I go to put the car in reverse to straighten out and the shifter brakes off.

Not like in your hand but not connected to anything. You can spin it around.
Pulled off the boot and nothing obvious.

The car now at the dealership.

Pissed!
Yep… same thing just happened to me ☹️
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What model year, out of curiosity?
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While your doing this you might consider putting in an Autosolutions Ultimate Short Shifter. I just installed one myself and the difference is incredibly precise shifts. That OEM Shift Arm is hollow rolled steel, tack welded where it broke off. Mine is sitting on my work bench, and I just inspected it. Autosolutions is much higher quality. Rifle Bolt like action.
Not sure how up to date this is but I stumbled upon UUC's comparisons of other SSKs and they seem to critique quite a few things about the Auto solutions kit. Curious what your thoughts are.

http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/artic...OMPARISONS.htm
I would avoid UUC. I've used them twice. Love the DSSR in the E39 M5 and E46 M3. But in both the shifter retaining pins got loose over time. Great shifter at first but then nothing but headaches down the road for both of them. It's a dumb design and if they are still using that process with the blue loctite pins then I would pass on UUC.
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