Rogue Engineering Octane SSK - E46

Purchase Rogue Engineering Octane SSK - E46

One of the most satisfying upgrades you can make to your BMW is to its factory shifter mechanism. By reducing the shifter’s throw, you can give your manual transmission BMW a sportier, more precise feel. However, with so many different “short shift kits” out there, how can you be sure you're making the right decision? With the introduction of the Rogue Engineering OCTANE short shift kit, the choice is now crystal clear!

Our RE shift kits have been developed and perfected through years of experience in proven short shifter technology. By employing his original, proven concepts and incorporating specific improvements developed over the years (along with advanced manufacturing processes) RE shifters have reached the pinnacle of shifter technology.

Shifter Lever Upper
OCTANE short shift kits feature a CNC-machined 303 stainless steel upper. This adds 100g more to the top of the shifter lever, helping to improve shifter feel. This small increase in mass above is compliments the incorporated WSR (not all models). The outside profile has been designed to precisely reproduce the dimensions the factory shifter lever. This means that the use of factory illuminated shift knobs is possible.

Bonding Technology
Until now, only the factory shifter lever was designed to be a vibration-absorbing, acoustically damped unit. BMW engineers employ vibration-dampening materials in their cars’ motor mounts, transmission mounts, subframe mounts and in various other areas for good reason – to isolate the cabin from excess vibration and noise. The OCTANE short shifter lever uses superior materials, bonded in a similar manner in order to achieve a shorter, more positive shift throw without sacrificing the vibration dampening that BMW engineers built in. Some companies may allude that their "manufactured" lever is in some way superior to a factory lever. Unfortunately, their "bolted" technology is nothing more than a machined version of the shifter that BMW was putting in its cars back in 1972. Why take a step backwards? If you want to maintain the vibration absorbing characteristics of a factory shifter, then your shifter lever better be made in a similar manner, using comparable materials!

Shifter Lever Lower
The lower portion of the OCTANE short shifter is made from CNC'd 303 stainless steel. This material was selected because of its superior corrosion resistance and strength.

Pivot Ball and Pivot Bushing
After extensive research and testing, we have discovered and implemented the ideal pivot material. The thermoplastic material used in the OCTANE short shifter maintains the vibration-dampening qualities and built-in lubricity of the stock shifter’s thermoplastic pivot, but adds superior resistance to heat and wear. Unlike rigid metal balls or bushings, Ertalyte TX is proving to be the best material for the application. With a coefficient of friction that is 421% better than a stainless steel pivot ball, it combines all the benefits of smooth movement with durability beyond all other thermoplastics. Even with all of the fantastic properties of Ertalyte TX, we have designed the lower pivot point to be replaceable, should it ever need to be replaced in the future for any reason.

Smooth Operator - The RE SAPP - New!
The latest innovation implemented to the OCTANE short shifter is our exclusive Self-Adjusting Pivot Point (SAPP). Most other shifters (including the factory), rely on a pivot assembly that binds when new, requiring a "break-in" period to allow for new washers and clips to wear in. By the time these parts have "broken-in", unwanted play is now introduced, resulting in a potentially sloppy shifter feel.

Rogue Engineering's SAPP eliminates this break-in period, allowing the pivot to move freely at all times. The simple spring mechanism used in the SAPP removes any play in the pivot assembly, which continually compensating for bushing wear. The effectiveness of the SAPP is also enhanced by its simplicity, as there are no intricate mechanisms to ever fail or deteriorate.

The OCTANE Weighted Selector Rod (WSR)
Rogue Engineering is proud to introduce the most technologically advanced short shift kits available for BMWs. At Rogue, we realize that simply shortening the shift lever or moving the pivot point will not produce optimal shift feel. The smooth action that sets the OCTANE short shift kit apart from the others comes from our unique Weighted Selector Rod.

With the introduction of the RE Weighted Selector Rod, you can enjoy the benefits of a short shifter while improving shifter smoothness and virtually eliminating the gearbox notchiness and gear whine that is associated with some manufacturers’ kits.

Parts that are included with the kit are:

• Rogue Engineering OCTANE Short Shifter Lever
• Rogue Engineering OCTANE Weighted Selector Rod (not all models)
• Rogue Engineering Shifter Carrier with Pivot Relocation Adapter (not all models)
• Rogue Engineering Delrin Carrier Bushings (not all models)
• Rogue Engineering Shifter Removal Tool - New!
• Factory replacement washers, clips and grease
• Factory replacement carrier pin (not all models)
• Fully detailed installation directions

Purchase Rogue Engineering Octane SSK - E46

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