Short Shifters - Good or Bad?

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

Hey folks. Brand new here, heard about this place word of mouth, seems pretty well off. Anyways, my question is this:



I have heard several rumors about short-shifting, and I am wondering what you all think on the subject.



A few of the things I have heard is basicaly that it can be hard on your tranny. Ie, the excess force needed for most short-shift kits to make the throw can wear out the transmission. I have also had techs tell me that sometimes short shift kits end up hitting the drive shaft?!



I bought my M3 with a short-shift kit installed, and I love it, I am just curious if its damaging to the transmission...



Thoughts?



Thanks in advanced, btw.

[m3f_PurpleM3Pursuit]

welcome! from my knowledge the shortshifters done harm the tranny.. basically ur just using more of ur own power to push the tranny into gear.. maybe the added vibration could pose a problem but honestly i cant see that being much of a problem.. as for the driveshaft.. its not possible..

[m3f_Sirius_880bd69485]

k. Thats good to know then hehe

[m3f_PurpleM3Pursuit]

i got a UUC ssk.. its hot.. with bearings and delrin bushings.. works great.. kinda notchy but if u weight the selector rod alittle it works great... hit up understeer.com for both the WSR idea and to get the SSK.. they also have a low price SSK.. which is also a great deal..

[m3f_Roadrunner_00430f3330]

uuc ssk with tme and new bushings.....a buddy recommended i get the tme for future wear.

[m3f_PurpleM3Pursuit]

i still need to get them.. grrrr..