Rogue Shortshifter out, UUC in!

DrKevM5 · 08-30-2013, 02:12 PM

Let me begin by stating I love this car with the 6 speed. I love rowing my own. Much more enjoyable driving experience for me. When I first took delivery, the only immediate shortcoming I could find was the rubbery shifter with super long throws. The only shortshifter on the market I could find at that time was the Rogue from IND. I had first tried one of their shifters way back when I owned a 540 6sp. and wasn't impressed then. I ended up replacing it then but as they were the only game in town now, I figured maybe they've improved their product. Preliminary reviews were positive, so I installed one. Definitely shorter throws, about 20%. An improvement, but UNBELIEVABLY notchy, especially on the 1-2 transition. I thought maybe I could learn to live with it, but after some impromptu dices with some worthy challengers last week (the damned shift knob came off the shifter while attempting a 1-2 power shift), I decided I couldn't live with it anymore. I had installed a UUC shortshifter on my 540 and e90 M3 and was extremely happy with it. Recent inquiries showed they now have an application for The Beast. Much better engineered product. I installed it today and can't believe the difference it makes! Butter smooth shifts and about 30% less throw distances than the Rogue. FOR LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE OF THE ROGUE. And get this they will give you $100 back when you send them your old shifter. So far, the only issue I am having is that it popped out of 6th gear once after hitting a big bump on the freeway. I called them and they're working on a fix. I know this sounds like I am advertising their product, but I have always given honest, non-solicited reviews for the brethren. This shifter is the truth.

DrKevM5 · 08-30-2013, 02:17 PM

BTW, needless to say, I love IND!

Mokum · 08-30-2013, 03:56 PM

Did you install it yourself or was it done by the dealer. How much time did it take. Very interested in this.

Thanks,

Henk

DrKevM5 · 08-30-2013, 04:01 PM

Had my dealer install it. 2 hours.

Mokum · 08-30-2013, 04:18 PM

Thank you, just ordered one.

Henk

uhn2000 · 08-30-2013, 10:36 PM

Sweet, I need this. Order from who?

DrKevM5 · 08-31-2013, 06:04 AM

http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/ultim...50i-p1290.aspx

ColdList · 08-31-2013, 07:32 AM

UUC is located about 20 mins from my house. They have always had such a great reputation for their short shifter. Glad to hear the F10 one is as good as the rest.

uhn2000 · 08-31-2013, 09:07 PM

Purchased, and this weekend they have 15% off with a free t-shirt

nybimmerfan · 09-04-2013, 07:43 AM

I am very interested in the Shortshifter and have been contemplating for sometime to have something like this to replace the original M5 shifter. I only had one concern. So, could somebody tell if I have original shifter replaced by a shortshifter will that void the M5 warranty? I just wanted to know all the consequences before I decide on having the original replaced.

kylek13 · 09-10-2013, 06:46 PM

So, i got the uuc installed and the shifter sits way farther up and to the right compared to rogue. Anyone else experiencing this?

DrKevM5 · 09-10-2013, 06:55 PM

Did not experience this, but make sure you use all the parts (arm) from the stock shifter and not the Rogue. I made that mistake. Rogue's geometry is different.

kylek13 · 09-10-2013, 08:00 PM

I did use the stock arm...the instructions said to have the shifter with the bolt head toward the front of the car....did that and the shift knob seems to be in the top right section if the boot while in neutral.

DrKevM5 · 09-10-2013, 08:03 PM

I'd call UUC. They were very helpful during my install.

hou17 · 09-10-2013, 08:41 PM

DrKev, Did they ever get back to you on popping out in sixth? Or has that not happened again? Thanks!

hou17 · 09-10-2013, 08:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylek13

So, i got the uuc installed and the shifter sits way farther up and to the right compared to rogue. Anyone else experiencing this?

This happened to me five years ago on my 3 series, it turned out to be installed backward, but not sure if that's what happened to yours, just a thought.

kylek13 · 09-12-2013, 09:29 PM

Pretty sure you are correct, the instructions aren't the best, got it sorted now...

hou17 · 09-13-2013, 08:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kylek13

Pretty sure you are correct, the instructions aren't the best, got it sorted now...

Great, let us know if you have any issues or if you like it!

kylek13 · 09-13-2013, 09:20 AM

Even with the poor placement, the shifts were overall better than the rogue.

DrKevM5 · 09-13-2013, 11:16 AM

It gets better with age.

DrKevM5 · 09-13-2013, 04:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hou17

DrKev, Did they ever get back to you on popping out in sixth? Or has that not happened again? Thanks!

After I got rid of the Rogue arm and reinstalled the stock arm, it's perfect!

kylek13 · 09-13-2013, 09:48 PM

Mine is still off center, no luck. Can you take a picture of your car in neutral and post it perhaps?

08-30-2013, 02:12 PM	#1
DrKevM5 Colonel 2272 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	Rogue Shortshifter out, UUC in! Let me begin by stating I love this car with the 6 speed. I love rowing my own. Much more enjoyable driving experience for me. When I first took delivery, the only immediate shortcoming I could find was the rubbery shifter with super long throws. The only shortshifter on the market I could find at that time was the Rogue from IND. I had first tried one of their shifters way back when I owned a 540 6sp. and wasn't impressed then. I ended up replacing it then but as they were the only game in town now, I figured maybe they've improved their product. Preliminary reviews were positive, so I installed one. Definitely shorter throws, about 20%. An improvement, but UNBELIEVABLY notchy, especially on the 1-2 transition. I thought maybe I could learn to live with it, but after some impromptu dices with some worthy challengers last week (the damned shift knob came off the shifter while attempting a 1-2 power shift), I decided I couldn't live with it anymore. I had installed a UUC shortshifter on my 540 and e90 M3 and was extremely happy with it. Recent inquiries showed they now have an application for The Beast. Much better engineered product. I installed it today and can't believe the difference it makes! Butter smooth shifts and about 30% less throw distances than the Rogue. FOR LESS THAN HALF THE PRICE OF THE ROGUE. And get this they will give you $100 back when you send them your old shifter. So far, the only issue I am having is that it popped out of 6th gear once after hitting a big bump on the freeway. I called them and they're working on a fix. I know this sounds like I am advertising their product, but I have always given honest, non-solicited reviews for the brethren. This shifter is the truth. __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White Last edited by DrKevM5; 08-30-2013 at 04:23 PM..
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08-30-2013, 02:17 PM	#2
DrKevM5 Colonel 2272 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	BTW, needless to say, I love IND! __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
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08-30-2013, 03:56 PM	#3
Mokum New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Imperial Blue 6mt Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Western NY state iTrader: (0)	Did you install it yourself or was it done by the dealer. How much time did it take. Very interested in this. Thanks, Henk
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08-30-2013, 04:01 PM	#4
DrKevM5 Colonel 2272 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	Had my dealer install it. 2 hours. __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
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08-30-2013, 04:18 PM	#5
Mokum New Member 1 Rep 23 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Imperial Blue 6mt Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Western NY state iTrader: (0)	Thank you, just ordered one. Henk
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08-30-2013, 10:36 PM	#6
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08-31-2013, 06:04 AM	#7
DrKevM5 Colonel 2272 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	http://store.uucmotorwerks.com/ultim...50i-p1290.aspx __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
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ColdList Brigadier General 154 Rep 3,041 Posts Drives: McLaren 675LT / C7 Z07 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Marietta, GA iTrader: (0)	UUC is located about 20 mins from my house. They have always had such a great reputation for their short shifter. Glad to hear the F10 one is as good as the rest. __________________ 2016 McLaren 675LT - Chicane Grey 2016 Corvette Z07 - Artic White 2016 BMW F86 X6M - Black Sapphire Metallic
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09-04-2013, 07:43 AM	#10
nybimmerfan Lieutenant 38 Rep 430 Posts Drives: 6-Spd Manual MCB M5 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I am very interested in the Shortshifter and have been contemplating for sometime to have something like this to replace the original M5 shifter. I only had one concern. So, could somebody tell if I have original shifter replaced by a shortshifter will that void the M5 warranty? I just wanted to know all the consequences before I decide on having the original replaced. __________________
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09-10-2013, 06:46 PM	#11
kylek13 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Frozen Grey Join Date: May 2011 Location: Indy iTrader: (1)	So, i got the uuc installed and the shifter sits way farther up and to the right compared to rogue. Anyone else experiencing this?
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09-10-2013, 06:55 PM	#12
DrKevM5 Colonel 2272 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	Did not experience this, but make sure you use all the parts (arm) from the stock shifter and not the Rogue. I made that mistake. Rogue's geometry is different. __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
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09-10-2013, 08:00 PM	#13
kylek13 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Frozen Grey Join Date: May 2011 Location: Indy iTrader: (1)	I did use the stock arm...the instructions said to have the shifter with the bolt head toward the front of the car....did that and the shift knob seems to be in the top right section if the boot while in neutral.
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09-10-2013, 08:03 PM	#14
DrKevM5 Colonel 2272 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	I'd call UUC. They were very helpful during my install. __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
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09-10-2013, 08:41 PM	#15
hou17 New Member 0 Rep 16 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	DrKev, Did they ever get back to you on popping out in sixth? Or has that not happened again? Thanks!
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09-12-2013, 09:29 PM	#17
kylek13 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Frozen Grey Join Date: May 2011 Location: Indy iTrader: (1)	Pretty sure you are correct, the instructions aren't the best, got it sorted now...
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09-13-2013, 09:20 AM	#19
kylek13 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Frozen Grey Join Date: May 2011 Location: Indy iTrader: (1)	Even with the poor placement, the shifts were overall better than the rogue.
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09-13-2013, 11:16 AM	#20
DrKevM5 Colonel 2272 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: G05 X5, F87 M2 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Western NY iTrader: (7)	It gets better with age. __________________ ?16 M2 Long Beach Blue/Black, 6MT '22 X5 4.0 M Sport Black Sapphire/Tartufo ?22 Tesla Model Y Performance Midnight Silver/White
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09-13-2013, 09:48 PM	#22
kylek13 Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 2013 BMW M5 Frozen Grey Join Date: May 2011 Location: Indy iTrader: (1)	Mine is still off center, no luck. Can you take a picture of your car in neutral and post it perhaps?
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