**Group Buy** Rogue Engineering Short Shifter Kit for F2X

quadsbaby · 02-16-2022, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by tcollier91

But you still got it installed?

It installs and works fine, the lever arm is just really far forward. NBD except a) can't use the normal boot) and b) if you have a big drink in the cupholder the shift lever might hit it.

I am running mine sans boot until Rogue fixes the issue.

tcollier91 · 02-23-2022, 12:22 PM

I've tried my best to leave them alone while they get this sorted, but I'm itching to call and get an update at this point.

freakystyly · 02-23-2022, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by tcollier91

I've tried my best to leave them alone while they get this sorted, but I'm itching to call and get an update at this point.

Same, haven't attempted the install yet but assuming it will be off the mark.

They should send out a batch email at least.

Tanuki235 · 02-23-2022, 04:47 PM

Same here.

I get more and more tempted every day to remove the lever and take it to the hydraulic press to bend it to the right angle. Will I regret it? Probably, but remaining patient is tough.

deathking · 02-25-2022, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by freakystyly

Same, haven't attempted the install yet but assuming it will be off the mark.

They should send out a batch email at least.

For real, wouldn't take much effort.

DILONIKA · 02-27-2022, 01:54 PM

So are all of the second batch shifters defective?

Mine is sitting at the mechanic waiting to be installed after some other work is finished.

Should I have my mechanic ship it back to rogue, or what can they do to see if it's defective and needs to be shipped back?

Thanks

deathking · 02-27-2022, 02:01 PM

Thats my understanding about the second batch and would wait until Rogue sends us replacement parts (fingers crossed).

EE60 · 02-27-2022, 09:34 PM

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Originally Posted by deathking

Thats my understanding about the second batch and would wait until Rogue sends us replacement parts (fingers crossed).

Received my replacement lever in the mail yesterday

tcollier91 · 02-28-2022, 06:47 AM

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Originally Posted by deathking

Thats my understanding about the second batch and would wait until Rogue sends us replacement parts (fingers crossed).

So they've sent out more incorrect levers?

Tomskeed · 02-28-2022, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by tcollier91

So they've sent out more incorrect levers?

I believe all of the levers from the most recent group buy were incorrect; by "second batch", I'm assuming they meant this group. My most recent communication with Rogue suggested they were creating replacement levers for everyone from the second group buy.

tcollier91 · 02-28-2022, 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by EE60

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Originally Posted by deathking

Thats my understanding about the second batch and would wait until Rogue sends us replacement parts (fingers crossed).

Received my replacement lever in the mail yesterday

Did you receive any updates from them, or did it just show up one day?

EE60 · 02-28-2022, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by tcollier91

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Originally Posted by EE60

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Originally Posted by deathking

Thats my understanding about the second batch and would wait until Rogue sends us replacement parts (fingers crossed).

Received my replacement lever in the mail yesterday

Did you receive any updates from them, or did it just show up one day?

No. It just arrived

deathking · 03-01-2022, 10:21 AM

Just spoke with Ben from Rogue and it turns out @EE60 was the only smart one…

In order to get a new lever you must ship the old one back for them to modify. Turn around time is less than 48 hours so I consider this good news! Contact them for a shipping label if you haven’t already.

@EE60 let us know how everything goes with the install!

DILONIKA · 03-01-2022, 11:34 AM

How do we contact them for the label? Does anyone have there email?

tcollier91 · 03-01-2022, 03:59 PM

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Originally Posted by deathking

Just spoke with Ben from Rogue and it turns out @EE60 was the only smart one…

In order to get a new lever you must ship the old one back for them to modify. Turn around time is less than 48 hours so I consider this good news! Contact them for a shipping label if you haven’t already.

@EE60 let us know how everything goes with the install!

…what…that was not what was discussed when I initially called them to discuss the issue. And I was one of the unlucky ones to install it before finding out about the problem

Tanuki235 · 03-01-2022, 06:56 PM

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Originally Posted by deathking

Just spoke with Ben from Rogue and it turns out @EE60 was the only smart one…

In order to get a new lever you must ship the old one back for them to modify. Turn around time is less than 48 hours so I consider this good news! Contact them for a shipping label if you haven’t already.

@EE60 let us know how everything goes with the install!

Wow... So since I've already installed mine, I have to go through a complete uninstall, then a reinstall of the original lever & carrier (so that the car is driveable), send it in, then do another complete disassembly/reassembly 48 hours plus several days of shipping later? Am I understanding this correctly?

...and if they are being "modified" does that mean they're just being bent to the right shape? Not sure I'm feeling so great about that. If that's the case, I think I'll just bend it myself.

deathking · 03-01-2022, 08:48 PM

I would contact them directly as I can only speak on my own situation. I would hope that they would make it up to all of us one way or another.

quadsbaby · 03-01-2022, 11:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tanuki235

Wow... So since I've already installed mine, I have to go through a complete uninstall, then a reinstall of the original lever & carrier (so that the car is driveable), send it in, then do another complete disassembly/reassembly 48 hours plus several days of shipping later? Am I understanding this correctly?

...and if they are being "modified" does that mean they're just being bent to the right shape? Not sure I'm feeling so great about that. If that's the case, I think I'll just bend it myself.

I'm in the same position you are. This is horrible! In my email from Ben on Dec. 15 he said "We have to make replacement levers for a few on the GB, so I’ll just add you to the list of the lucky ones!". I have not heard anything since, so I'm definitely reaching out now.

quadsbaby · 03-02-2022, 10:07 AM

My latest email exchange with Ben:

Me: Just wanted to check in here - obviously haven't heard anything from your end but I've been following the discussion on the 2addicts forum. One of the users there stated that he had sent in his lever and had it modified and that this was what we must do - obviously since I have installed my lever that would be extremely inconvenient for me. Can you please speak to the status of replacement levers?

Ben: The one user was able to send in his uninstalled lever for modification as we still are waiting on parts. This seems to be our current situation as we continue to wait on parts.

Me: OK, so if we want to continue waiting for replacement parts we can do that? Any idea what the timeframe is?

Ben: I’m thinking about 3 weeks.

makrop · 03-02-2022, 01:10 PM

Man am I glad I got out of this group-buy before it finalized... good luck to you guys. This sounds like a mess lol

sauceonside · 03-02-2022, 02:49 PM

I sent my unit back to Rogue mid December per their instructions. I waited, and waited, and waited. Emailed 3 times, every 3 weeks, asking for any update--very cordially. They read it each time--I had tracking enabled--but no one responded.

Today I got a UPS notification about a new shipment arriving tomorrow. A follow up email just said it's on the way. So... we'll see. Not ready to spend $500 to have another issue just yet.

Would have appreciated just a simple "apologies" "appreciate your patience" "thank you" along the way. Never got one. A little would have gone a long. Guess I'm just too sensitive.

WolfGTI · 03-02-2022, 05:18 PM

A mistake was made, unfortunately parts are affected with all the supply chain issues prevalent now. I have my shifter from the 1st group buy and could not be happier. Hopefully they get the new parts and get people sorted soon.

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Man am I glad I got out of this group-buy before it finalized... good luck to you guys. This sounds like a mess lol

02-23-2022, 12:22 PM	#398
tcollier91 Private First Class 42 Rep 152 Posts Drives: M240i Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	I've tried my best to leave them alone while they get this sorted, but I'm itching to call and get an update at this point.
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Tanuki235 New Member 63 Rep 28 Posts Drives: BMW M235i Join Date: Jan 2022 Location: WA iTrader: (0)	Same here. I get more and more tempted every day to remove the lever and take it to the hydraulic press to bend it to the right angle. Will I regret it? Probably, but remaining patient is tough.
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DILONIKA Private 18 Rep 60 Posts Drives: M23i 6MT \| 330i ZHP 6MT Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Oakland iTrader: (0)	So are all of the second batch shifters defective? Mine is sitting at the mechanic waiting to be installed after some other work is finished. Should I have my mechanic ship it back to rogue, or what can they do to see if it's defective and needs to be shipped back? Thanks
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deathking Private First Class 137 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2021 M240i / 2017 X3 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Thats my understanding about the second batch and would wait until Rogue sends us replacement parts (fingers crossed). __________________ [Build thread] Mineral White \| Cognac \| 6 speed \| Moonroof deletion
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deathking Private First Class 137 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2021 M240i / 2017 X3 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Just spoke with Ben from Rogue and it turns out @EE60 was the only smart one… In order to get a new lever you must ship the old one back for them to modify. Turn around time is less than 48 hours so I consider this good news! Contact them for a shipping label if you haven’t already. @EE60 let us know how everything goes with the install!
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deathking Private First Class 137 Rep 160 Posts Drives: 2021 M240i / 2017 X3 Join Date: Dec 2020 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I would contact them directly as I can only speak on my own situation. I would hope that they would make it up to all of us one way or another. __________________ [Build thread] Mineral White \| Cognac \| 6 speed \| Moonroof deletion
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03-02-2022, 10:07 AM	#415
quadsbaby New Member 15 Rep 21 Posts Drives: BMW M240i Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: NorCal iTrader: (0)	My latest email exchange with Ben: Me: Just wanted to check in here - obviously haven't heard anything from your end but I've been following the discussion on the 2addicts forum. One of the users there stated that he had sent in his lever and had it modified and that this was what we must do - obviously since I have installed my lever that would be extremely inconvenient for me. Can you please speak to the status of replacement levers? Ben: The one user was able to send in his uninstalled lever for modification as we still are waiting on parts. This seems to be our current situation as we continue to wait on parts. Me: OK, so if we want to continue waiting for replacement parts we can do that? Any idea what the timeframe is? Ben: I’m thinking about 3 weeks. Last edited by quadsbaby; 03-02-2022 at 01:15 PM..
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makrop Lieutenant 151 Rep 475 Posts Drives: '18 M240i 6MT MGM/CR Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Broken Arrow, OK iTrader: (0)	Man am I glad I got out of this group-buy before it finalized... good luck to you guys. This sounds like a mess lol __________________ 18' F22 M240i \| 6MT \| MGM/CR 02' E46 325i \| 5MT \| SBM/B (beater - 200k+) 10' E82 135i \| 6MT \| BSM/CR (sold) 03' E46 330ci \| 5MT \| JB/B (sold)
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sauceonside Private 31 Rep 68 Posts Drives: 2017 240i MT Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Metro-West iTrader: (0)	I sent my unit back to Rogue mid December per their instructions. I waited, and waited, and waited. Emailed 3 times, every 3 weeks, asking for any update--very cordially. They read it each time--I had tracking enabled--but no one responded. Today I got a UPS notification about a new shipment arriving tomorrow. A follow up email just said it's on the way. So... we'll see. Not ready to spend $500 to have another issue just yet. Would have appreciated just a simple "apologies" "appreciate your patience" "thank you" along the way. Never got one. A little would have gone a long. Guess I'm just too sensitive.
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