Autosolutions Ultimate Short Shift Kit INSTALL HELP

Jetlag · Sun, Jul-15-2007, 05:45:53 PM

If you got the pin through this far, the carrier is lined up as much as it's gonna get. Make sure the locking clip on the pin is pointing all the way up and clears the case. That could be what's hanging you up.

Not much room up there. I had a small brass hammer that i turned to it's side and tapped the pin the rest of the way in. Patience. This is definitely the hardest part of the install. It'll be well worth it.

King Tut · Sun, Jul-15-2007, 06:12:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JensenM3

BTW, I did it on jack stands...

Major b*tch.

Same here it is currently up on front jack stands in my drive way and has been since about 9am yesterday. I have the clip up so that it clears so that isn't the issure. I might see if I can get something up there that I can swing and see if I can knock it through I mean it only has to go like 1/4" more.

King Tut · Sun, Jul-15-2007, 06:44:56 PM

w000000000000000000000000000t. Got it in and the metal clip down. I ended up using my pry bar and putting the end of it on the end of the pin and hitting my pry bar with a hammer. Took quite a few hits but it slowly went the last 1/4". Now its all down hill like the install guide says.

BG M3 · Sun, Jul-15-2007, 07:54:14 PM

haha- i remember that step. i stopped the first day after messing with it for 2+ hours...and it took me another 2 hours at the start of the 2nd day. i was cheering and singing once the pin finally went through.

**Obioban** · Tue, Jul-17-2007, 03:32:46 PM

I am stuck on this exact step and it's killing me!

You are supposed to reuse the stock pin, yes? It all looks PERFECTLY lined up in my dentist mirror

**hayesMpower** · Tue, Jul-17-2007, 04:05:20 PM

I'll be the first to admit it ... I 'wrote the check' for this install ...

You'll be very pleased with the outcome, however, my Autosolutions is one of the best driving mods I've done on the gal.

Mr. Hayes

Drew10 · Tue, Jul-17-2007, 04:19:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jetlag

If you got the pin through this far, the carrier is lined up as much as it's gonna get. Make sure the locking clip on the pin is pointing all the way up and clears the case. That could be what's hanging you up.
Not much room up there. I had a small brass hammer that i turned to it's side and tapped the pin the rest of the way in. Patience. This is definitely the hardest part of the install. It'll be well worth it.

^^^What he said. That was a major problem for me when I did my install. Then once the pin is through the hole, getting the locking clip back down in position took a lot of force.

Drew10 · Tue, Jul-17-2007, 04:22:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obioban

I am stuck on this exact step and it's killing me!

You are supposed to reuse the stock pin, yes? It all looks PERFECTLY lined up in my dentist mirror

My UUC kit had a new pin. Don't see why you couldn't reuse the old one though.

**Obioban** · Tue, Jul-17-2007, 05:11:13 PM

Finally got it. I made the tip (last 3mm) of the pin a little more angular with my dremel and tapped it in with ease.

I will I had paid to get this install done

I've installed everything I have on my car other than clear bra, and this was by far the worst

**///Malicious** · Tue, Jul-17-2007, 05:24:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Obioban

Finally got it. I made the tip (last 3mm) of the pin a little more angular with my dremel and tapped it in with ease.

I will I had paid to get this install done

I've installed everything I have on my car other than clear bra, and this was by far the worst

wow. Now that is scary.
So if i find a place that installs these for say $200, is it worth it?

Sun, Jul-15-2007, 07:54:14 PM	#14
BG M3 memories... Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 344 Reputation: 0 Location: Philly	haha- i remember that step. i stopped the first day after messing with it for 2+ hours...and it took me another 2 hours at the start of the 2nd day. i was cheering and singing once the pin finally went through. __________________ 2007 IS 350 2007 CBR1000RR 2004 CB/Cinn 6MT coupe (R.I.P. 4/8/08) 2002 RSX Type-S (sold 7/5/07)

Tue, Jul-17-2007, 03:32:46 PM	#15
Obioban M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 23,580 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: SE PA	I am stuck on this exact step and it's killing me! You are supposed to reuse the stock pin, yes? It all looks PERFECTLY lined up in my dentist mirror __________________ Current Cars: 2005 IR/IR M3, 2003 TiAg M5, 1995 S50 B32 GT3 RS Green M3 Race Car _____Former Cars: 2004 TiAg/IR M3, 1996 TV/black M3, 1995 AW M3 shell Useful stuff: Objective suspension comparison, DIY suspension install VIDEOS (e36 version), Stick Driving Basics, e46 Climate Control, Better Fuel Economy 101, 10W-60 TWS Everything on the car: Mod List __________ HighRes M Wallpapers (Misc collected pics) <--- save target to desktop Selling: Suspensions, brakes, safety equipment, etc (ask away!) Renting: Valve shim adjustment kit, RTAB tool, Ball joint tool Clearing out the garage: Used TCK camber plates, Imperfect fitment Scorza CSL trunk, CHEAP snow tires

Tue, Jul-17-2007, 04:05:20 PM	#16
hayesMpower Banned Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 1,624 Reputation: 0 Location: San Jose, CA	I'll be the first to admit it ... I 'wrote the check' for this install ... You'll be very pleased with the outcome, however, my Autosolutions is one of the best driving mods I've done on the gal. Mr. Hayes Last edited by hayesMpower; Tue, Jul-17-2007 at 07:24:51 PM.

Tue, Jul-17-2007, 05:11:13 PM	#19
Obioban M3Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 23,580 In the garage: '95 BMW M3 '05 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: SE PA	Finally got it. I made the tip (last 3mm) of the pin a little more angular with my dremel and tapped it in with ease. I will I had paid to get this install done I've installed everything I have on my car other than clear bra, and this was by far the worst __________________ Current Cars: 2005 IR/IR M3, 2003 TiAg M5, 1995 S50 B32 GT3 RS Green M3 Race Car _____Former Cars: 2004 TiAg/IR M3, 1996 TV/black M3, 1995 AW M3 shell Useful stuff: Objective suspension comparison, DIY suspension install VIDEOS (e36 version), Stick Driving Basics, e46 Climate Control, Better Fuel Economy 101, 10W-60 TWS Everything on the car: Mod List __________ HighRes M Wallpapers (Misc collected pics) <--- save target to desktop Selling: Suspensions, brakes, safety equipment, etc (ask away!) Renting: Valve shim adjustment kit, RTAB tool, Ball joint tool Clearing out the garage: Used TCK camber plates, Imperfect fitment Scorza CSL trunk, CHEAP snow tires

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Sun, Jul-15-2007, 05:45:53 PM	#11
Jetlag Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 88 In the garage: '06 BMW M3 Reputation: 0 Location: Bay Area	If you got the pin through this far, the carrier is lined up as much as it's gonna get. Make sure the locking clip on the pin is pointing all the way up and clears the case. That could be what's hanging you up. Not much room up there. I had a small brass hammer that i turned to it's side and tapped the pin the rest of the way in. Patience. This is definitely the hardest part of the install. It'll be well worth it.

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