UUC to BMW SSK

[SixBanger]

whats good ya'll? Searched for this and wasn't able to get the answer I wanted. I've had my UUC SSK on my car since October and since it just feels like shit! I can never get into R or first almost all the time and its knotchy as fuck! I've spoke to Rob at UUC in the past and he seems to feel that there was an install error somewhere. I was thinking of going back to my oem or getting a BMW SSK. Sometimes I just want to drive my mothers clk sometimes, its that bad! Thoughts? Suggestions?
Myles

[GaryS]

Some people love the UUC. Some love the B&M. I tried the B&M, and it was too extreme for me - not as extreme as you're describing, but still too sticky in and out of 2nd. Then I tried the BMW SSK and I'm happy.

But you said maybe the UUC is installed wrong. So I don't know...

[SixBanger]

Originally Posted by GaryS

Some people love the UUC. Some love the B&M. I tried the B&M, and it was too extreme for me - not as extreme as you're describing, but still too sticky in and out of 2nd. Then I tried the BMW SSK and I'm happy.

But you said maybe the UUC is installed wrong. So I don't know...

I'm between a rock and no where! This is soo frustrating.

[bulldog_yyc]

bmw performance ssk is great!

[rsjean]

"...and its knotchy as fuck!"

That's an endorsement in my book. Had the UUC Evo SSK for 6 years in the E46 and have it on the way with the DSSR for the 1er.

BMW's and the Dinan BMW rehash were just to middle of the road for me. Had a B&M on order out of curiosity but it got backordered and cancelled - so UUC.

[FazerBoy]

Originally Posted by rsjean

"...and its knotchy as fuck!"

That's an endorsement in my book. Had the UUC Evo SSK for 6 years in the E46 and have it on the way with the DSSR for the 1er.

BMW's and the Dinan BMW rehash were just to middle of the road for me. Had a B&M on order out of curiosity but it got backordered and cancelled - so UUC.

Let us know if you can get the DSSR to fit properly without it contacting the shifter carrier in reverse and first. You'll be the first I've heard of to do this on the 135i!

Jack

[rsjean]

Originally Posted by FazerBoy

Let us know if you can get the DSSR to fit properly without it contacting the shifter carrier in reverse and first. You'll be the first I've heard of to do this on the 135i!

Jack

It will be the third install I know of. What are the signs of the contact? Hang ups, friction, noise, not going into or coming out of gear properly, excess vibration? The 2 installs I have had information on are from people I know who are recomending the set up. The installer I'm using was selected because I have heard it is not an easy install. Yet he has not done this set up specifically before. But has a lot of SSK/BMW history. When I told him I was ordering the B&M he was dissapointed and ultimately pleased we'd be doing the UUC.

Now I hope it wasn't a mistake. I really liked the UUC Evo/DSSR in the E46. I had withdrawls driving the 1 home from the dealership after I left the 3 with them.

[JBW]

I have the UUC w/DSSR. Once in a while it's a bit tough getting into first gear, but the stock lever was the same. Over time, that "issue" has faded a bit as well. It's pretty rare that it happens nowadays. I love it.

[FazerBoy]

Originally Posted by rsjean

It will be the third install I know of. What are the signs of the contact? Hang ups, friction, noise, not going into or coming out of gear properly, excess vibration? The 2 installs I have had information on are from people I know who are recomending the set up. The installer I'm using was selected because I have heard it is not an easy install. Yet he has not done this set up specifically before. But has a lot of SSK/BMW history. When I told him I was ordering the B&M he was dissapointed and ultimately pleased we'd be doing the UUC.

Now I hope it wasn't a mistake. I really liked the UUC Evo/DSSR in the E46. I had withdrawls driving the 1 home from the dealership after I left the 3 with them.

Not going into first and second gear properly.

Let us know how you get on.

Jack

[akak1997]

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...&highlight=uuc

That thread describe my experience with UUC and their DSSR (with Pics).
I'm waiting on Rogue to release their SSK and hope that it'd be better quality.

[EngPhys09]

I have had my UUC Evo 3 on my car (128i) for almost a year now. I absolutely love it.
The install was so easy, honestly the hardest thing I ran into was jacking the car up high enough (first time) and taking off the stupid OEM shift knob.

I've been looking at getting a DSSR and also making some of my own DSSR metal bushings (access to a machine shop helps). To my knowledge UUC doesn't off a DSSR for the 128i yet.

[jwellsiii]

I have the UUC + DSSR and it is awesome. BRR in Los Gatos did the install. I hated it the first week, but then I added a weighted knob and after another week of driving it was perfect. It doesn't feel notchy at all to me, but more of a "click". Very easy to put into any gear, but feels nicely "gated" between 4 and 5 and 3 and 2. I haven't driven other SSK's, so I can't compare.

However, this setup comes out to something like $700 (including install). That $$$ might be better spent on suspension.

[rsjean]

Originally Posted by jwellsiii

However, this setup comes out to something like $700 (including install). That $$$ might be better spent on suspension.

Not an 'either or'... BOTH!

[moff]

+1 for BMW's SSK - it really is excellent.

[rsjean]

Originally Posted by FazerBoy

Not going into first and second gear properly.

Let us know how you get on.

Jack

It's in.

No binding, clearance or tolerance issues. Shifting is very-very precise, deliberate and smooth. Just enough resistive feedback to know it is in gear solidly. Not 'notchy' as described negatively by others but almost as if it were magnetic at each gear so it gives a bit of resistance and then is sort of 'magnetically' sucked into gear. Just the reverse on the way out of each gear and a short throw to the next gear - each with a consistent feel whether up or down.

In neutral the shift knob sits perfectly centered.

It's even better than the EVO I had in the E46. But that may be because I'm comparing a SSK that is hours old to one I had for at least 5 years.

But I know I love it........


Oh...

I also ordered the UUC RK Shadow shift knob but forgot it uses the BMW blue as it's accent color - they were backorderd on the matte steel one. I'm doing a red on black thing and all my roundels are now red and black - including the steering wheel emblem. So the blue sticks out. I'll keep the stock knob since it's not exactly ugly. So I'll be selling the RK Shadow. If anyone is interested just PM me.

[rsjean]

A few days into the new UUC SSK and hundreds of shifts later - still flawless. Positive shifts, smooth with just the right amount of feedback. No hesitation or binding on really really fast shifts. No odd noises or vibrations. Allows the right facing palm technique for 3rd-4th shifts to keep from ever having the 3rd-2nd mishap. A comfortable throw in all gears up or down.

And feels like it will last forever.