UUC Short shift kit for the Z4

Daveop · 05-29-2007, 11:37 AM

Well, I got to ride in a 2.5 roadster with the UUC SS and the driver looked like he was having a lot of fun. I got to stroke the gears quickly and it did feel very short and tight, yet somewhat notchy. I passed up the offer to actually drive the car (what a mistake!), but my minds been on this ever since. Is anyone running with the UUC SS kit and if so, how do you like it? Pros/cons? Thanks

fire-n-ice · 05-29-2007, 11:41 AM

Oh good grief, I can't believe you denied the opportunity to drive it!

And your picture is coming up as an 'x'. It could be my comp. though...I'll try again.

epbrown · 05-29-2007, 05:49 PM

I went with the simpler alternative of a ZHP shift knob from Leather Z. It's a bit shorter than the standard shifter and gives the same effect.

inTgr8r · 05-29-2007, 06:25 PM

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Originally Posted by epbrown

I went with the simpler alternative of a ZHP shift knob from Leather Z. It's a bit shorter than the standard shifter and gives the same effect.

An SSK is a bit more involved than that....
but I agree the ZHP is a good & easy alternative.

I did the same & have no desire for an SSK

Dammmittt · 05-29-2007, 06:32 PM

The sport button gives you shorter throws as well.

561design · 05-29-2007, 06:50 PM

I thought the sport button affects the engine programming. How could it physically affect the throws?

Dammmittt · 05-29-2007, 07:12 PM

Shit...I dunno. That's what the guy at the dealer told me. I should stop listening to those guys...

ovrkll · 05-29-2007, 07:23 PM

Quit giving me ammo Dammmitt!! I keep having to bite my tongue each time you post! It is starting to hurt.

Dammmittt · 05-29-2007, 07:28 PM

Let it fly old man. I can take it.

ovrkll · 05-29-2007, 07:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

Shit...I dunno. That's what the guy at the dealer told me. I should stop listening to those guys...

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Dammmittt · 05-29-2007, 07:42 PM

Nice. DO IT. DO IT.

Yal · 05-29-2007, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Dammmittt

The sport button gives you shorter throws as well.

Sheesh, I never know when you're joking and when you're serious!

BimmerZealot · 05-30-2007, 12:02 AM

I cant find the ZHP knob on LeatherZ only the original M knob and the leatherz modified M knob as well as the lighted variants couldn't find the stubby ZHP knob.

P.S: The LeatherZ modded lighted shift knobs are hot :P

RCNet · 05-30-2007, 01:56 AM

It was there yesterday. I was looking at it and considering buying one. Today it's gone.

I wonder if they are just reorganizing their web site or if they no longer are offering it. The link in my browser history from yesterday still points to the comparison picture on leatherz website, but the product information/ordering page generates an error.

RCNet

epbrown · 05-30-2007, 12:33 PM

They might be out. I ordered mine because someone posted on Z4um that supplies were getting low, and that was months ago.

BimmerZealot · 05-30-2007, 08:32 PM

Interesting, I'll wait a few days then. Thanks for the info

05-29-2007, 11:37 AM	#1
Daveop Second Lieutenant 90 Rep 242 Posts Drives: 3 BMWs Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	UUC Short shift kit for the Z4 Well, I got to ride in a 2.5 roadster with the UUC SS and the driver looked like he was having a lot of fun. I got to stroke the gears quickly and it did feel very short and tight, yet somewhat notchy. I passed up the offer to actually drive the car (what a mistake!), but my minds been on this ever since. Is anyone running with the UUC SS kit and if so, how do you like it? Pros/cons? Thanks
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fire-n-ice Lieutenant 20 Rep 506 Posts Drives: 2003 Z4 Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Ga iTrader: (0)	Oh good grief, I can't believe you denied the opportunity to drive it! And your picture is coming up as an 'x'. It could be my comp. though...I'll try again.
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epbrown Colonel 60 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	I went with the simpler alternative of a ZHP shift knob from Leather Z. It's a bit shorter than the standard shifter and gives the same effect.
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 167 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	The sport button gives you shorter throws as well.
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561design z4um Hooligan 140 Rep 586 Posts Drives: 3.0Si Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Woodstock,Ga iTrader: (1)	I thought the sport button affects the engine programming. How could it physically affect the throws? __________________ Charles flickr
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 167 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	Shit...I dunno. That's what the guy at the dealer told me. I should stop listening to those guys...
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ovrkll Lieutenant 8 Rep 412 Posts Drives: Interlagos Blue Z4M Join Date: May 2007 Location: McDonough, GA iTrader: (0)	Quit giving me ammo Dammmitt!! I keep having to bite my tongue each time you post! It is starting to hurt.
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Dammmittt My favorite sign. 167 Rep 4,333 Posts Drives: 2007 M Coupe Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Der Autobahnen iTrader: (0)	Let it fly old man. I can take it.
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BimmerZealot Major 61 Rep 1,210 Posts Drives: 2019 BMW X3 xDrive30i Join Date: May 2007 Location: San Diego, California iTrader: (2)	I cant find the ZHP knob on LeatherZ only the original M knob and the leatherz modified M knob as well as the lighted variants couldn't find the stubby ZHP knob. P.S: The LeatherZ modded lighted shift knobs are hot :P
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05-30-2007, 01:56 AM	#14
RCNet Woof!! 5 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2006 Ti Silver Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: SW Washington iTrader: (0)	It was there yesterday. I was looking at it and considering buying one. Today it's gone. I wonder if they are just reorganizing their web site or if they no longer are offering it. The link in my browser history from yesterday still points to the comparison picture on leatherz website, but the product information/ordering page generates an error. RCNet __________________ 2006 Ti Silver Z4 M Coupe 2009 Deep Sea Blue 535i xDrive Sports Wagon
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epbrown Colonel 60 Rep 2,128 Posts Drives: BMW M Coupe, Porsche Boxster S Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chicago, IL iTrader: (0)	They might be out. I ordered mine because someone posted on Z4um that supplies were getting low, and that was months ago.
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