Short Throw Shifter

Kaps335i · 06-07-2019, 02:04 PM

I've seen a lot of opinions against short shifters and instead just use the M performance shift knob. I need to replace or rebuild my stock shifter anyway. What would be recommended? A stock shifter or short shifter?

And if I do choose to go with a short shifter, which brand is preferred?

BMS
UUC
Tuner Motorsport

MineralF30 · 06-08-2019, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Kaps335i

I've seen a lot of opinions against short shifters and instead just use the M performance shift knob. I need to replace or rebuild my stock shifter anyway. What would be recommended? A stock shifter or short shifter?

And if I do choose to go with a short shifter, which brand is preferred?

BMS
UUC
Tuner Motorsport

Interested in this thread also. Im leaning more towards the BMS since it's cheaper and I have read good reviews on it so far.

Kaps335i · 06-09-2019, 11:18 PM

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Originally Posted by MineralF30

Interested in this thread also. Im leaning more towards the BMS since it's cheaper and I have read good reviews on it so far.

You just reading comments about the shifter on forums? I haven't found a lot of reviews to go by. I believe the transmission may need to be dropped to do the install.

Orion4 · 06-10-2019, 08:21 AM

I installed a UUC Short Shifter kit in my 99 540 Sport and it was the best upgrade I made. The current model for the F30 335xi is: http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/ultim...f34-p1442.aspx and the install procedures do not require dropping the trans and are available here: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/EVO3_IN...L_USSF30-1.pdf . Because of the design and mounting technique, I did notice a slight increase in trans noise being transmitted into the cabin, but very slight.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 06-13-2019, 03:47 PM

BMS is popular, likely because of price point, UUC is one of the best though.

pkiledj · 06-13-2019, 03:55 PM

Turner?

Anyone actually have a short shifter installed on their f30?

Kaps335i · 06-13-2019, 05:07 PM

I am just going to get the UUC and hopefully like it.

pkiledj · 06-13-2019, 06:04 PM

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I am just going to get the UUC and hopefully like it.

Isn't the UUC the one where the knob is twisted after installation?

Korvo · 06-13-2019, 06:27 PM

Give us some feedback after you get it installed!

Kaps335i · 06-14-2019, 07:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Kaps335i

I am just going to get the UUC and hopefully like it.

Isn't the UUC the one where the knob is twisted after installation?

Not if you use a round shift knob like the m-performance one.

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Orion4 Lieutenant Colonel 478 Rep 1,568 Posts Drives: 2013 335i Sport Line Sedan Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Melbourne, FL iTrader: (0)	I installed a UUC Short Shifter kit in my 99 540 Sport and it was the best upgrade I made. The current model for the F30 335xi is: http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/ultim...f34-p1442.aspx and the install procedures do not require dropping the trans and are available here: http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/EVO3_IN...L_USSF30-1.pdf . Because of the design and mounting technique, I did notice a slight increase in trans noise being transmitted into the cabin, but very slight.
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