UUC DSSR = a new level of shifting precision.

[Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks]

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/dssr/

Available now for 325i/Ci and 323i/Ci, 330 and 328 version very soon.

http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/dssr/uuc_300.gif

- Rob Levinson

[m3on20z]

:yikes:

[JCz04Bimmer]

oooooo, very cool. i'd love to take a look at that when i swing by next week (?). you guys always come up with awesome looking graphics for all your products :thumbup:

[Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks]

oooooo, very cool. i'd love to take a look at that when i swing by next week (?). you guys always come up with awesome looking graphics for all your products :thumbup:

Working on the version for your 6-speed... it's a little tricky as the 6-speed linkage has a unique bend to it.

- Rob

[JCz04Bimmer]

Interesting. It seems like these 6-speeds are *almost* the same. And that *almost* is what makes all of the difference with certain parts. I.E. Tranny Mount Enforcer coupling! Just little quirks that are different even like the trunk is shaped like the older cars that have the CD changer installed. Weird!

Lemme know when you want me to swing by, btw.

[Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks]

Interesting. It seems like these 6-speeds are *almost* the same. And that *almost* is what makes all of the difference with certain parts. I.E. Tranny Mount Enforcer coupling!

Funny you should mention that - just finished the 6-speed TME setup (will send you your set on Monday). Pics posted soon.

- Rob

[JCz04Bimmer]

Sweet! :thumbup:

Back to the topic of the thread... Does the reduced play do more than just stop the annoyingness of a shifter that likes to dance around while its in gear? Does it reduce the wear / tear on certain parts? Does it improve feel or anything along those lines?

PS - I start my job at a car detailing place Friday. Michael Weis, the owner of the place (Auto Club) says he knows who you are? They're located in N. Brunswick. Should be fun.

[Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks]

Back to the topic of the thread... Does the reduced play do more than just stop the annoyingness of a shifter that likes to dance around while its in gear? Does it reduce the wear / tear on certain parts? Does it improve feel or anything along those lines?

In-gear movement by itself cannot be eliminated - what you are seeing is normal drivetrain movement relative to the chassis. The TME setup reduces that, but technically the only way to eliminate it is with solid metal racing transmission and engine mounts... definitely a idea for a street car!

The DSSR virtually eliminates (and fixes existing) wear on the selector joint bushing due to torsional (twising) forces. If you are using the OE shifter (or any aftermarket shifter that uses bushings), it will do the same thing at the shifter end. I'm not saying you'll get EVO3-style precision with your OE shifter, but it will be "better than new".


PS - I start my job at a car detailing place Friday. Michael Weis, the owner of the place (Auto Club) says he knows who you are? They're located in N. Brunswick. Should be fun.

Of course I know Auto Club!

- Rob

[JCz04Bimmer]

Cool stuff about this DSSR. Let me know when you'll need to test-fit the 6-speed version and snap pictures. What's also cool is that the part isn't all that expensive and impacts an everyday aspect of driving... shifting. As for the movement, its never been a big deal but hopefully things'll go in smoothly with the slightly redesigned TME. Can't wait. However, would you think its better to hold onto the part and wait for me when I swing by the shop? Up to you really just let me know.

:thumbup: to UUC once again

And cool that you know Auto Club, our family gets all of our cars done there. Can't wait to start up... maybe get some extra cash to buy the strut bar finally!

[alken]

The Selectman makes its debut... :D
My shifter has enough play to get useful wrist exercise while driving...

[bigjae1976]

Rob, are you going to package this with your SSK?

[Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks]

Rob, are you going to package this with your SSK?

The DSSR is designed to be a stand-alone part, to be used with any shifter... whether it's your original shifter, a UUC Ultimate Short Shifter, or any other brand.

We may be offering a "package" with the EVO3, but it will not (nor is it required) be a standard component, automatically included.

I've had people ask me, "why aren't you including it when brands X and Y include a replacement selector rod?" The truth is, brands X and Y must include their selector rods for their shifter kits to work properly. Those designs are "universal fit" and the selector rod "adapts" their standard shifter to each specific car. It's a cost-savings trick at the manufacturing level... the exact opposite of UUC where we have distinct and dimensionally different shifters for each transmission/powertrain combination. Not to mention that it's becoming common knowledge that brands X and Y selector rods are not doing anything to enhance the shifter's precision like the UUC DSSR.

- Rob

[teamdfl]

I think it's time to pull the trigger on a shifter for my E46 touring.

The crappy factory selector rod joint never seems to last very long in any BMW I've owned. Any chance you are going to offer selector rods for "vintage" BMWs such as E30s?



Ed

[alken]

I've got a bunch of new tools, Ed. I'm sure we can craft on in the basement out of the old studs or wood flooring I've pulled out of my house.

[teamdfl]

I've got a bunch of new tools, Ed. I'm sure we can craft on in the basement out of the old studs or wood flooring I've pulled out of my house.


Coming soon...

The Alken Termite Infested Wood Selector Rods




Ed

[alken]

'infested' is likely an exageration. You need to know how to sell things. "Now, with more termites!" sounds nicer.

[Rob Levinson * UUC Motorwerks]

The crappy factory selector rod joint never seems to last very long in any BMW I've owned. Any chance you are going to offer selector rods for "vintage" BMWs such as E30s?
Ed

Should not be a problem - E30 is the same design as E46, just a different length.

- Rob

... (http://www.robertlevinson.com/pimpstick/)