SSK Reviews

[usdmej]

Where does one look into purchasing a autosolutions SSK? Do you have to email them directly? Or is there a retailer.

he appears to be a one man operation and runs his business pretty well (even does an occasional group buy), i've never had an issue getting in contact with him.
over the years i've ordered 2 kits from him, first a normal 20% kit, and then a custom 20% kit with a 1" taller shift lever. he did all the math to make sure it'd work before charging me
a pricey mod no doubt, but couldn't be happier with it

[kenster]

Thank you all!!

[Toby22]

I have Autosolutions 30%.

SSK feels notchy and hard to get into 1st. Feels more mechanical and shorter throws are nice. I can see the appeal.

I prefer stock with zhp knob. Stock felt rubbery with long truck-like throws. But at least it was effortless.

[mike_s]

Another vote for AutoSolutions 30%. OEM shift knob. Was a little too notchy at first but once it broke in it was a great mod. Been running it for ~10 years and no issues.

[jet_dogg]

Here are a few pics of the AS AutoX shifter assembly I just received from Ronald. Don’t have anything to say about the installation or what it feels like, having only just unboxed it.

This is what I ordered.

I've never been an ssk guy. I've hated every ask I've ever tried.

I felt what I believe to be a 40% ultra back in 2002 and it was horrid. Granted not a great example but it's what put me off for so many years so I'm taking a risk because I'm a gambling man.

[jet_dogg]

I would definitely look into the AS kit while your transmission is out. Mad Russian made a post about how it could easily be a 3-4 hour job at a shop. I'm kicking myself for not doing it while the transmission was out.

http://m3.madrussian.net/review_as_ssk.shtml

Not a DIY but has some pictures.

Hahaa can't believe his site is still up, I just talked to him a couple months ago he's a good dude.

[pawelgawel]

Just did my manual conversion and went with E60 with poly bushings and performance knob. The thing sits a little to the right, not sure how I feel about that.. Might bend it just a tad to get it sitting more in the middle, anyone do that ??
Shifting is a little hard I must admit. Im hoping this will break in soon, its notchy and precise but heavy. I like it so far, could be better and im hoping it will once it breaks in.

[Syfon]

I've done about ~350km on my AutoSolutions 20% short shift kit (F10 M5 illuminated knob). Shifts feel precise & very mechanical in nature. It's beautiful.

My only gripe is the shifter does not quite sit centred when in neutral. Otherwise it's fantastic!

[cobra]

I'm in the boat where I don't mind the long throw. In fact I like the leverage, but my lever is sloppy and feels rubbery. Is the AS 0% kit the one to get to tighten everything up while keeping stock leverage?

My stock shift knob is also delaminating and looks like crap. Whats the trick for a weighted stock knob?

[Obioban]

I'm in the boat where I don't mind the long throw. In fact I like the leverage, but my lever is sloppy and feels rubbery. Is the AS 0% kit the one to get to tighten everything up while keeping stock leverage?

My stock shift knob is also delaminating and looks like crap. Whats the trick for a weighted stock knob?

AS 0% with a new stock broomstick is the best setup out there for my taste. No doubt what gear your in, super precise/mechanical, no fighting to get into gear.

[Toby22]

My only gripe is the shifter does not quite sit centred when in neutral. Otherwise it's fantastic!

This none of the reviews I read mentioned this. The shifter is off centered and it bugged the hell out of me

[old///MFanatic]

My stock shift knob is also delaminating and looks like crap. Whats the trick for a weighted stock knob?

There are other dedicated threads to the shift knobs so won’t derail SSK topic other than this answer.
There isn’t any one-piece weighted M3 gooseneck knob and boot to my knowledge. There is a weighted gooseneck “knob”, it is NOT lighted like factory stock knob/boot (or F10 M5 stubby weight knob/boot) though. Its p/n 25117896884.

[Mystic3]

Have uuc evo 3 w/dssr, ZHP nob.
light years above old (100 k mile) stock.
Would like to try the AS , but ain't
Paying to swap it out or buy at this point.
might have gone with AS, but i was not on this site back then. UUC seemed to be the go to from the info that was available .

[jet_dogg]

This none of the reviews I read mentioned this. The shifter is off centered and it bugged the hell out of me

Not supposed to be.

I have a bmw lighted 6 speed knob with a divorced alcantara boot, that metal ring on the collar of the other knobs just bugs me.

[cobra]

Where the heck do you buy the AS shift linkage? The website is pretty scattered. You just e-mail the guy and buy it direct?