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10-08-2005, 12:35 PM
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I have a 545i with manual, question I have, is that I was launching the car earlier today, and after about 4 or 5 times I smelled the clutch burning a little. Now I only get the urge to do this like once a month, but how much can and have I hurt this clutch and how long will it last. Also for some reason on one of the launches I got massive wheel hop, how much can this hurt the car and have others experienced this. I don't know why I would risk hurting such a car, but the power and the feeling it gives you while doing these stupid things is amazing.
10-09-2005, 12:15 AM
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Originally Posted by 05E60Black545i' date='Oct 8 2005, 03:35 PM
I have a 545i with manual, question I have, is that I was launching the car earlier today, and after about 4 or 5 times I smelled the clutch burning a little.? Now I only get the urge to do this like once a month, but how much can and have I hurt this clutch and how long will it last.? Also for some reason on one of the launches I got massive wheel hop, how much can this hurt the car and have others experienced this.? I don't know why I would risk hurting such a car, but the power and the feeling it gives you while doing these stupid things is amazing.
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The clutch can take lots more than what u did. If u got some smell it doesn't mean the beggining of the end. Don't worry, unless u track ur car daily, i don't think u'll have any problems. Doing a powerfull start every once in a while (almost daily for me) won't hurt the car too much. I supose u'r not planning to keep the car till 300000 km!
10-09-2005, 05:57 AM
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Hey thanks for the reply, it's nice to hear that someone else does the same thing I do, but like you said, I just can't help it, it's to much fun. Thanks again.
10-09-2005, 10:17 AM
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Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' date='Oct 9 2005, 01:15 AM
Fullly understand u! Can't help myself either!
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My Ride: #1: 2004 545i; 6-speed manual; Sport Package; Mystic Blue with a gray leather interior and Anthracite wood; CWP; Logic 7.
#2: 2010 535xi Touring; Automatic.
My car smells funny, too, when I drive in too "spirited" a fashion. Is that clutch or brake pads? Or both?
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