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I just installed the UUC ssk this weekend. Let's say you were under the front of the car looking at the link straight back towards the end of the car along the driveshaft. The common problem I've heard is that a clearance issue happens since the geometry of the new shift lever is redesigned, and that is solved by bending the lever to clear the guibo. However, when I look at the alignent of the link and the quibo, my link does not cross the guibo at 12 o'clock, but rather at 10 or 11. So I'm thinking that bending it won't solve that problem. In reality, there is a slight "grind" only when shifting into second, because that's when the link is pushed closest to the quibo. 3,4 and 5 are all fine an no rubbing issues. I was wondering if I could perhaps grind down, or "thin" the link about 2-3 millimeters at the point of contact (I don't think I'd need more to clear and grinding) to sove the problem. I don't know if that would cause any structural problems for the link, make it too weak or something.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,

Igor

Bending the selector rod will definitely allow it to clear. Basically the clearance issue is because the selector rod now slopes downwards instead of being parallel with the driveshaft. The bend makes the front portion of the selector rod parallel with the driveshaft, regaining the original clearance, while the rear portion, behind the guibo where there is no clearance issue, then slopes down at a sharper angle.

What do you think about my "grinding the link down" idea? That seems like a quicker fix if I only need a couple of millimeters. That way I wouldn't have to tear the whole thing out again and put it back in.

Igor

The throws are sweet though, it shorter than my old man's stock M coupe!

Two clips and the selector rod is out, I wouldn't personally grind on it, but it is your car :)

The only reason I seem to be insisting on the grinding is because getting the second clip off is a real PITA because I virtually have no room there with the exhaust and driveshaft in the way.

Well, you know what I'd do if it was my car. Your car = your choice :)

Yeah, I really haven't half-assed anything on the car yet so I shouldn't start now.