@@VehicularDIY Hey man, I just bought a 135i, I am not mechanically inclined. Nor have the tools. Should I try to find them and do it myself? Or take it to a mechanic? You think I can trust a mechanic with this? What exactly should I ask them and tell them to get it like yours? Thanks!
Your side to side slack in the shifter that you had before you installed that rod comes from worn out bushings. The E9x manuals uses a series of bushings within the gear lever system. There is even a ball-socket bushing at the end of the gear lever stick. By replacing all those bushings you will have an extremely solid shifter with zero slack/play. Will feel just like brand new. I know this because my E90 had the same issue but with far more slack, and once I replaced all those bushings there was virtually zero slack and felt like a whole new car afterwards.
Hey! You need for sure 25mm spacers or your rear wheels... it will look very nice! 👍it did it on my car and it changed totally. Thanks for another excellent video as usual!!!
Super helpful- been debating short shifter as had on Miata speed and loved it but think this is a better alternative to tighter up the shift. Appreciate all you share - it’s unique and unexpected, and well done.
I fitted UUC motorwerks DSSR's to my E36's years ago, perfect fit, positive feel, better feel when shifting up or down, takes lots of sway and unwanted movement out of both directions, definitely recommend these 100 percent 👍
Yeah I didn't want anything too hardcore, I like the stock feeling and throw but I don't like how when you go from 2nd to third you have to be deliberate at times to get it to engage smooth. Now it just slots in and feels more mechanical but just like an enhanced stock setup.
Or simply on a level of everyone out there who actually services their car at the dealership as recommended by the manufacturer. I know that's weird in USA, but in EU it's normal. That's why we don't have issues with BMW reliability.
Well i hope you like it. But personally I just get the Ebay $20 shifters grind down the plastic if needed on the "C" clip area and it solves the whole thing!! Short shift and notchy as heck burgers!
try to hit up Roland from Autosolutions. He makes shortshifters based on customer needs for BMW. Massive stainless steel. Also the selector is really rigid from him. Also different bushings for stiff feel.
There's a guy here in Australia that can modify the part that the selector Rod attaches to on the transmission to Stiffen it up. The DSSr because you are replacing a worn plastic bushes and shims Fully refreshed OEM parts feel pretty much the same otherwise
Yeah or the latest 8 speed autos are pretty awesome, nearly DCT shifts without any herky jerky resonance in the drivetrain at times. I liked the 6 speed auto in my E90 and really like the 6MT now but the 8 speed auto in the M340i is insanely good.
Hey, I was wondering if you could give a long term update on the 3m window weld in your engine mounts that you did a couple years ago. I'm replacing my motor mounts soon, and was wondering if the 3m window weld is worth it. Thanks for all the great diy's, keep up the great work!
Hey, I ran it for a while but ended up just putting a 335is mount in there. The NVH was noticeable but not terrible. For the money the upgrade was decent but I'd recommend a 335is mount if you daily the car.
Beautiful upgrade !!! Well the shape of it looks more reliable than the original design!! What does this mean? It will be harder to damage ⚙️ gear teeth 😉
Maybe my bushings are worn but mine felt worse after this. I have a 5/09 production date and it said I needed the long version. I still needed a short version according to realoem and BMS. They swapped it out for me luckily.
? for you: when you lowered the car near the end of the video, why not just lower the front wheels to the ground with the front pump jack after removing the front jack stands? Is the angle too steep for the front bumper? Thx. Great video, btw
Cool, thanks. My 128i with the sport pkg is really low to the front bumper lip. Bit of a pain when jacking. I use some low angle plastic wedge ramps up front just so I can get the pump jack under the front jack point. Some scissor lifts would be a nice improvement!
The problem is you’re shifting wrong. The springs will automatically select the gear of you just “angle” towards them. You grab the shifter by the top, not the side. Top of the shifter in the center of your palm, fingers to pull, “heel” of the palm pushes. Down and back, diagonal up, straight back, diagonal up, back slightly to the right. You should be able to shift without looking in one smooth motion. No “gating”. Hope that helps. Try this with the car off and eyes closed.
Any idea if this is available on an n55 f10? Man after watching that sequence we need to crowd fund you a lift brother!! You could produce double the content just in time saved!! :-)
What about the shifting arm/bracket that the shift lever goes into? There are 3 bushings in total holding that bracket, do you think they could be the cause for the remaining side-to-side play?
Refreshing those bushings could help but but I'd say mostly when shifting to reverse or 5th/6th. The play I was feeling was there even with no load on the shifter.
@@VehicularDIY Yeah, I have the same feeling on my 6MT E90 as well. My local dealership offers 25% off parts for Christmas, so I am definitely taking your recommendations here. Cheers mate, keep up the good work :)
Hey brother what is your opinion on having the dynamic autowerk turbos and your stock exhaust? I only ask because I too have an OEM+ setup where I plan to upgrade to stage 2s in the future, but retain the oem exhaust. I don't have primaries but I kept my secondaries and oem muffler and I find it's the best daily sound. Do you think it will cause pre-mature wear on the turbos because of their claimed restriction? Thank you.
Hey, is your car a sedan or a coupe? I'm not worries about keeping my stock exhaust and running the DAW Stage 2+ turbos. I don't have secondaries. How much boost you planning on running?
@@VehicularDIY I found them on fcpeuro for 350 for all mine part number 1068 2980 47 but my thing is I’m curious as to know since there’s no videos out that go over the actual valve body in detail as to which solenoid controls what gear etc. maybe you can do a video and explain to us what eds1 eds2 etc mean and which valve is which
@@VehicularDIY ive only done little research, i was hoping you wouldve had a setup or maybe suggestions. Ill be looking forward to more suggestions and upgrades you do!
Well done on getting camera shots in those hard to reach and see places! Excellent video
Thanks, I guess its lucky that my selector shaft seal was bad and I ended up removing the driveshaft to get a clear view.
@@VehicularDIY Hey man, I just bought a 135i, I am not mechanically inclined. Nor have the tools. Should I try to find them and do it myself? Or take it to a mechanic? You think I can trust a mechanic with this?
What exactly should I ask them and tell them to get it like yours? Thanks!
You still find the ways to make your car better and better every week! Mad respect!
Happy Thanksgiving!
Thank you! Happy Thanksgiving!
@@VehicularDIY What Jack are you using?
Your side to side slack in the shifter that you had before you installed that rod comes from worn out bushings. The E9x manuals uses a series of bushings within the gear lever system. There is even a ball-socket bushing at the end of the gear lever stick. By replacing all those bushings you will have an extremely solid shifter with zero slack/play. Will feel just like brand new. I know this because my E90 had the same issue but with far more slack, and once I replaced all those bushings there was virtually zero slack and felt like a whole new car afterwards.
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Hey! You need for sure 25mm spacers or your rear wheels... it will look very nice! 👍it did it on my car and it changed totally. Thanks for another excellent video as usual!!!
I have been looking for a video just like this for almost two years now! Thank you!
Super helpful- been debating short shifter as had on Miata speed and loved it but think this is a better alternative to tighter up the shift. Appreciate all you share - it’s unique and unexpected, and well done.
I fitted UUC motorwerks DSSR's to my E36's years ago, perfect fit, positive feel, better feel when shifting up or down, takes lots of sway and unwanted movement out of both directions, definitely recommend these 100 percent 👍
You take care of the car.👍 💪 Respect
Been on the fence about this for awhile, really didn’t want a short shifter but this seems great! Just bought it
Yeah I didn't want anything too hardcore, I like the stock feeling and throw but I don't like how when you go from 2nd to third you have to be deliberate at times to get it to engage smooth. Now it just slots in and feels more mechanical but just like an enhanced stock setup.
@@VehicularDIY That’s great to hear, thanks for the vid!
U most have one off the smoothest drivin bmw, the maintenance on her is on a other level !
Or simply on a level of everyone out there who actually services their car at the dealership as recommended by the manufacturer. I know that's weird in USA, but in EU it's normal. That's why we don't have issues with BMW reliability.
More fantastic camera and lighting work especially the second half when you get the lighting in the guibo/shifter area!!!
Thanks! Yeah the 2nd half was filmed with a different lens. The viewers have you to thank for the inspiration to focus on lighting.
Well i hope you like it. But personally I just get the Ebay $20 shifters grind down the plastic if needed on the "C" clip area and it solves the whole thing!! Short shift and notchy as heck burgers!
try to hit up Roland from Autosolutions. He makes shortshifters based on customer needs for BMW. Massive stainless steel. Also the selector is really rigid from him. Also different bushings for stiff feel.
There's a guy here in Australia that can modify the part that the selector Rod attaches to on the transmission to Stiffen it up. The DSSr because you are replacing a worn plastic bushes and shims
Fully refreshed OEM parts feel pretty much the same otherwise
Any info ? I’m interested
Very nice upgrade. Dutch regards, Nico.
I like newer BMW 6MT, but this video is another reason I prefer 7DCT.
Yeah or the latest 8 speed autos are pretty awesome, nearly DCT shifts without any herky jerky resonance in the drivetrain at times. I liked the 6 speed auto in my E90 and really like the 6MT now but the 8 speed auto in the M340i is insanely good.
I wish my center brace with the 8 torx would come out lol
Awesome! Thanks again to share all this
Great shots! Bravo.
Hey, I was wondering if you could give a long term update on the 3m window weld in your engine mounts that you did a couple years ago. I'm replacing my motor mounts soon, and was wondering if the 3m window weld is worth it. Thanks for all the great diy's, keep up the great work!
Hey, I ran it for a while but ended up just putting a 335is mount in there. The NVH was noticeable but not terrible. For the money the upgrade was decent but I'd recommend a 335is mount if you daily the car.
@@VehicularDIY thank you for the update!!
this e90 is stupid good
Poly bushes and new shifter and linkage will tighten things right up
Beautiful upgrade !!! Well the shape of it looks more reliable than the original design!! What does this mean? It will be harder to damage ⚙️ gear teeth 😉
Detention pins stop side slop
You should get an exhaust!!
Stop making me spend so much money ha... well done once again👍
Happy Thanksgiving brother...👍🦃🏁
Happy Thanksgiving!
thanks
@VehicularDIY
FIY ECS discontinued the short version.
Thanks for the heads up.
Maybe my bushings are worn but mine felt worse after this. I have a 5/09 production date and it said I needed the long version. I still needed a short version according to realoem and BMS. They swapped it out for me luckily.
Oh thanks for clarifying. Yeah your bushings are likely bad. That's what I experienced, still had more feel but I had more play after.
Hell of a lot of work for such a small gain
This is on my short list. I'm cheap so I'll be making my own with an adjustable length to put my cheap Chinese short shifter in a better position.
It shouldn't be to hard to fab up.
Are the product for N52 available?
Awesome Video,
Ouu I’m definitely getting this!
Anyone that did this upgrade notice a difference? Just observing I think that shifter linkage is the same thing the RTD shifter uses.
You should do a video on the clutch delay valve. I heard you can delete them or put a upgraded one ☝️
I actually removed the valve when doing my manual swap. I covered that top in the middle of the series.
Did you ever figure out how to remove/reduce that side to side slop in neutral/gear?
? for you: when you lowered the car near the end of the video, why not just lower the front wheels to the ground with the front pump jack after removing the front jack stands? Is the angle too steep for the front bumper? Thx. Great video, btw
Thanks, yeah I wouldn't be able to get through jack out if I did lower it in one shot.
Cool, thanks. My 128i with the sport pkg is really low to the front bumper lip. Bit of a pain when jacking. I use some low angle plastic wedge ramps up front just so I can get the pump jack under the front jack point.
Some scissor lifts would be a nice improvement!
The problem is you’re shifting wrong. The springs will automatically select the gear of you just “angle” towards them. You grab the shifter by the top, not the side. Top of the shifter in the center of your palm, fingers to pull, “heel” of the palm pushes. Down and back, diagonal up, straight back, diagonal up, back slightly to the right. You should be able to shift without looking in one smooth motion. No “gating”. Hope that helps. Try this with the car off and eyes closed.
Does this work for F22?
Any idea if this is available on an n55 f10? Man after watching that sequence we need to crowd fund you a lift brother!! You could produce double the content just in time saved!! :-)
I wasn't able to find one unfortunately. Lol yeah I need to look into a quick jack at the very least.
Been wanting to do this, but Xdrive not sure if I can do it form topside.
I'd imagine you'd have to tackle the job from the bottom of the car. You should be able to leave the driveshaft in place.
Can we buy same thing to e46 ?
can you show us some 1-2-3-4 pull clips with shifter visible
I bought a Draggy so I plan on it.
I have a question ?
Can you make a video on how to rebuild a front differential ? I have a 2009 bmw 328i xdrive
My car isn't AWD unfortunately. If it was me I'd probably buy a low mileage used one.
What type of grease did you use on the pivot ball? Thanks.
Hello ! You have a link for the short rod on a 1serie E87 please ?
Isnt there also a bushing on the whole bracket that goes between the chassis and transmission. Maybe there is some slack in that one too?
Yeah there is, mine felt pretty tight but might replace that also.
very nice work you take good care of the bmw👍 where can you buy the part do you have a link by chance Greeting Dennis
Thanks, yeah I put links in the description.
How is the shift from 1st to 2nd?.. mine feels a bit notchy..
What about the shifting arm/bracket that the shift lever goes into? There are 3 bushings in total holding that bracket, do you think they could be the cause for the remaining side-to-side play?
Refreshing those bushings could help but but I'd say mostly when shifting to reverse or 5th/6th. The play I was feeling was there even with no load on the shifter.
@@VehicularDIY Yeah, I have the same feeling on my 6MT E90 as well. My local dealership offers 25% off parts for Christmas, so I am definitely taking your recommendations here. Cheers mate, keep up the good work :)
Hey brother what is your opinion on having the dynamic autowerk turbos and your stock exhaust? I only ask because I too have an OEM+ setup where I plan to upgrade to stage 2s in the future, but retain the oem exhaust. I don't have primaries but I kept my secondaries and oem muffler and I find it's the best daily sound. Do you think it will cause pre-mature wear on the turbos because of their claimed restriction? Thank you.
Hey, is your car a sedan or a coupe? I'm not worries about keeping my stock exhaust and running the DAW Stage 2+ turbos. I don't have secondaries. How much boost you planning on running?
Do you happen to know which one is valve 6 on a 6hp19z valve body? I have a 2010 Bmw 528i with a 4e25 code any help is appreciated thanks in advance
If you're going to do the solenoids you'd want to do them all as a set. They cost around $200.
@@VehicularDIY I found them on fcpeuro for 350 for all mine part number 1068 2980 47 but my thing is I’m curious as to know since there’s no videos out that go over the actual valve body in detail as to which solenoid controls what gear etc. maybe you can do a video and explain to us what eds1 eds2 etc mean and which valve is which
Can you do a dash cam video?
Is there a particular brand you think is good?
@@VehicularDIY ive only done little research, i was hoping you wouldve had a setup or maybe suggestions. Ill be looking forward to more suggestions and upgrades you do!
Is there any benefit to installing this with a short throw?
Yeah its recommended with a short shifter for more feel as well.
@1:22 who the hell welded your exhaust? Stevie Wonder?? 😲
Lol I bought the car that way, it's not leaking but yeah those are some rookie welds for sure.
Is it the same part for e92
Yes.
I have a 2007 e92 will the short one work?
Yes it would take the short one if you have a 335i.
@@VehicularDIY ok thank u will be ordering mine now
This won’t work on my n52 6spd?
I just updated the description for a model that works on the N52. So yes you can do this on an N52 also.
Vehicular DIY appreciate it gonna order now
No purpose but ok
more like s4 Audi click in better