My car was mauled by a bear

hcaleman · Fri, Feb-18-2011, 12:56:44 AM

And it drives so much better now. I had my bear motorsports shifter assembly and akg DSSR installed today. I've been putting it off for a while so finally dropped it off at a very good local bmw/porsche shop (they are more geared towards track cars) to do it while I was in the office as I really didn't feel like spending my weekend under the car (yes I know getting old and grumpy).

While they did the install I had them also change the selector shaft seal, install my new tranny mounts (uuc black plus cups), do tranny fluid (redline) & diff fluid (motul). Used a new pivot and put on a new carrier to body bushing on the backside as well. So basically every piece related to the shifter is brand new. I already had a zhp knob.

So my impression? Wow. I am very happy with this setup. Throw is about half of what it was before. All the slop from the assembly is gone, goes into gear firmly, with a slight notch. The shop's owner was also very impressed with the Bear motorsports carrier and AKG DSSR quality. Good vote of confidence from the guy who has multiple M3 and 911 race cars in the shop today and a Lambo with the engine torn out.

For those of you who need a shifter setup grab a Bear piece before they all disappear. I'm another satisfied customer.

Aavi · Fri, Feb-18-2011, 01:23:24 AM

Cal, I hope you have trademarked the name already...

hskrM3 · Fri, Feb-18-2011, 01:28:59 AM

I just purchased the ssk + akg dssr from calvin today

.. I cant wait to install it

hcaleman · Fri, Feb-18-2011, 01:58:23 AM

Quick tip, get a new pivot linkage whatever it's called from the dealer first. Test fit the new pivot and the shift rod on the akg dssr on a bench. The first assembly is very tough due to tight clearances, so I put those parts together on a bench and moved them around a bit to help final assembly in the car. Other than that good to go.

hskrM3 · Fri, Feb-18-2011, 02:11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hcaleman

Quick tip, get a new pivot linkage whatever it's called from the dealer first. Test fit the new pivot and the shift rod on the akg dssr on a bench. The first assembly is very tough due to tight clearances, so I put those parts together on a bench and moved them around a bit to help final assembly in the car. Other than that good to go.

will do!! Thank you sir!! I gotta acquire some more parts before I install mine.. I want to get everything while im in there(trans mounts, guibo, CSB, etc) I may also order a new exhaust too

EikouM3 · Fri, Feb-18-2011, 02:30:13 AM

Very misleading title, I was expecting to see pics of a ****ed up car.

Zuletzt · Fri, Feb-18-2011, 03:48:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EikouM3

Very misleading title, I was expecting to see pics of a ****ed up car.

+1

**M3_ATW** · Fri, Feb-18-2011, 04:34:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by EikouM3

Very misleading title, I was expecting to see pics of a ****ed up car.

same

subconsciously i want to see an E36 destroyed by a grizzly, but il never admit to it

BMVV_E36M · Fri, Feb-18-2011, 04:41:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3_ATW

same

subconsciously i want to see an E36 destroyed by a grizzly, but il never admit to it

Haha, its the first thread I clicked on hoping to see the

OahuMPower · Fri, Feb-18-2011, 04:44:33 AM

Bear Motorsports FTW

thanks for the vote of confidence... looks like I sold another one tonight. I think I have 7 left

Fri, Feb-18-2011, 12:56:44 AM	#1
hcaleman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 565 Reputation: 0	My car was mauled by a bear And it drives so much better now. I had my bear motorsports shifter assembly and akg DSSR installed today. I've been putting it off for a while so finally dropped it off at a very good local bmw/porsche shop (they are more geared towards track cars) to do it while I was in the office as I really didn't feel like spending my weekend under the car (yes I know getting old and grumpy). While they did the install I had them also change the selector shaft seal, install my new tranny mounts (uuc black plus cups), do tranny fluid (redline) & diff fluid (motul). Used a new pivot and put on a new carrier to body bushing on the backside as well. So basically every piece related to the shifter is brand new. I already had a zhp knob. So my impression? Wow. I am very happy with this setup. Throw is about half of what it was before. All the slop from the assembly is gone, goes into gear firmly, with a slight notch. The shop's owner was also very impressed with the Bear motorsports carrier and AKG DSSR quality. Good vote of confidence from the guy who has multiple M3 and 911 race cars in the shop today and a Lambo with the engine torn out. For those of you who need a shifter setup grab a Bear piece before they all disappear. I'm another satisfied customer.

Fri, Feb-18-2011, 01:23:24 AM	#2
Aavi License Revoked Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1,644 Reputation: 0 Location: Piscataway	Re: My car was mauled by a bear Cal, I hope you have trademarked the name already... __________________ FS Threads: E36 M3 Front Caliper set

Fri, Feb-18-2011, 01:28:59 AM	#3
hskrM3 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 295 Reputation: 0 Location: Lincoln	Re: My car was mauled by a bear I just purchased the ssk + akg dssr from calvin today .. I cant wait to install it

Fri, Feb-18-2011, 01:58:23 AM	#4
hcaleman Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 565 Reputation: 0	Re: My car was mauled by a bear Quick tip, get a new pivot linkage whatever it's called from the dealer first. Test fit the new pivot and the shift rod on the akg dssr on a bench. The first assembly is very tough due to tight clearances, so I put those parts together on a bench and moved them around a bit to help final assembly in the car. Other than that good to go.

Fri, Feb-18-2011, 02:30:13 AM	#6
EikouM3 ///M Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 1,124 In the garage: '08 BMW M5 '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: nyc	Re: My car was mauled by a bear Very misleading title, I was expecting to see pics of a ****ed up car.

Fri, Feb-18-2011, 04:44:33 AM	#10
OahuMPower :FACEPALM: Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 26,501 Reputation: 0 Location: San Diego	Re: My car was mauled by a bear Bear Motorsports FTW thanks for the vote of confidence... looks like I sold another one tonight. I think I have 7 left __________________

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