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03-24-2005, 03:48 PM
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Originally Posted by jsal' date='Mar 24 2005, 04:49 PM
Wolverine,
How thick is your clutch stop?? Sounds like a good idea as the clutch throw is very long, yet the engagement point is close to the top.
Thanks for educating a first time BMW owner on the tricks.
How thick is your clutch stop?? Sounds like a good idea as the clutch throw is very long, yet the engagement point is close to the top.
Thanks for educating a first time BMW owner on the tricks.
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03-24-2005, 04:38 PM
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Thanks - I will give it a try
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Dont they sell ones that screw into a slot behind the clutch? And that way you can adjust it by turning the screw. ALso That way u dont need to glue it. I know they did for the E39 dont know about the E60
03-25-2005, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Mar 24 2005, 06:38 PM
Dont they sell ones that screw into a slot behind the clutch? And that way you can adjust it by turning the screw. ALso That way u dont need to glue it. I know they did for the E39 dont know about the E60
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03-25-2005, 12:49 PM
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Update on engine Vibration: BMW has run out of options. I am meeting with the field rep on Monday to see what he has to say.
03-25-2005, 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by jsal' date='Mar 25 2005, 01:48 PM
[quote name='EBMCS03' date='Mar 24 2005, 06:38 PM']Dont they sell ones that screw into a slot behind the clutch? And that way you can adjust it by turning the screw. ALso That way u dont need to glue it. I know they did for the E39 dont know about the E60
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[/quote]Ya at UUC Motor Werks.
http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_product/..._stop/index.htm
Now I'm not sure if it will work with the E60... you might want to look into it. I just know that they are available...
03-25-2005, 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' date='Mar 25 2005, 05:10 PM
[quote name='jsal' date='Mar 25 2005, 01:48 PM'][quote name='EBMCS03' date='Mar 24 2005, 06:38 PM']Dont they sell ones that screw into a slot behind the clutch? And that way you can adjust it by turning the screw. ALso That way u dont need to glue it. I know they did for the E39 dont know about the E60
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[/quote]Ya at UUC Motor Werks.
http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_product/..._stop/index.htm
Now I'm not sure if it will work with the E60... you might want to look into it. I just know that they are available...
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[/quote]Thanks for the link. They don't list the E60 on the website. I sent them an email and will let everybody know.
03-25-2005, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by jsal' date='Mar 25 2005, 03:49 PM
Update on engine Vibration:? BMW has run out of options.? I am meeting with the field rep on Monday to see what he has to say.
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03-26-2005, 12:59 AM
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Reine,
You are the first person I have found that has had the same problem. Good info to have when I meet with the BMW rep.
I did not feel the problem with another 4.4l on the lot, so I figured it was rare or at the minimum, not right.
Are you going to get another one? Did BMW give you a full credit?
I have had no other problems with the car, except for the tires and an ECM recall that held up my car at the VPC for a month. Otherwise the last 10k miles have been pure enjoyment.
Any info you can provide would be very helpful with my negotiations. If they want to replace the engine, I am going to push for a buy back the car. I just don't know how long I can go without it. If I wait for a 2006 in the hopes of the 4.8l, it would be a very miserable wait.
Any info/details you can provide would be very appreciated.
You are the first person I have found that has had the same problem. Good info to have when I meet with the BMW rep.
I did not feel the problem with another 4.4l on the lot, so I figured it was rare or at the minimum, not right.
Are you going to get another one? Did BMW give you a full credit?
I have had no other problems with the car, except for the tires and an ECM recall that held up my car at the VPC for a month. Otherwise the last 10k miles have been pure enjoyment.
Any info you can provide would be very helpful with my negotiations. If they want to replace the engine, I am going to push for a buy back the car. I just don't know how long I can go without it. If I wait for a 2006 in the hopes of the 4.8l, it would be a very miserable wait.
Any info/details you can provide would be very appreciated.
03-26-2005, 08:08 AM
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Originally Posted by jsal' date='Mar 26 2005, 03:59 AM
Reine,
You are the first person I have found that has had the same problem.? Good info to have when I meet with the BMW rep.?
I did not feel the problem with another 4.4l on the lot, so I figured it was rare or at the minimum, not right.
Are you going to get another one?? Did BMW give you a full credit?
I have had no other problems with the car, except for the tires and an ECM recall that held up my car at the VPC for a month.? Otherwise the last 10k miles have been pure enjoyment.
Any info you can provide would be very helpful with my negotiations.? If they want to replace the engine, I am going to push for a buy back the car.? I just don't know how long I can go without it.? If I wait for a 2006 in the hopes of the 4.8l, it would be a very miserable wait.
Any info/details you can provide would be very appreciated.
You are the first person I have found that has had the same problem.? Good info to have when I meet with the BMW rep.?
I did not feel the problem with another 4.4l on the lot, so I figured it was rare or at the minimum, not right.
Are you going to get another one?? Did BMW give you a full credit?
I have had no other problems with the car, except for the tires and an ECM recall that held up my car at the VPC for a month.? Otherwise the last 10k miles have been pure enjoyment.
Any info you can provide would be very helpful with my negotiations.? If they want to replace the engine, I am going to push for a buy back the car.? I just don't know how long I can go without it.? If I wait for a 2006 in the hopes of the 4.8l, it would be a very miserable wait.
Any info/details you can provide would be very appreciated.
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Best regards,
Reine