[s-cars] FW: SSK's

[Beer, Jerald S.]

> Alex also flogged: 
> 
> Will anybody out there back me up on the BMW shifters? 
> I think they've gone down hill in recent years. Of 
> course most everybody raves about BMW shifters, so 
> maybe my expectations are too high. 
> 
> Alex>>> 
> 
> My E39 shifter was way too rubbery with longish throws. After adding a
> SSK, it is like night and day. About 40% reduction, but no problem
> going through the gears. The side to side spacing if fine, but it
> cleans up the fore/aft spacing and gives a much more positive feel.
> BTW, my 91 200qa shifter with shortened rod feels every bit as good as
> the BMW with SSK and all I did was shorten the stick (and it is the
> original linkage!).
> Regards,
> Jerry
	91 200qa
	01 E39 M5