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07-03-2006, 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by JeffNNJ' post='306472' date='Jul 3 2006, 11:08 AM
I just noticed today that if I rev over 6000 in 1st gear the gears grind. What's up with that??
07-03-2006, 10:15 AM
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I'm pretty smooth now, but there are times when I jerk a bit.
I have found that the more spirited my driving, the smoother and better I interact with the transmission. This is a good thing IMO. I'd rather have it set up for that kind of driving.
I have found that the more spirited my driving, the smoother and better I interact with the transmission. This is a good thing IMO. I'd rather have it set up for that kind of driving.
07-03-2006, 11:08 AM
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Originally Posted by BMWN' post='306490' date='Jul 3 2006, 08:41 AM
my advise go to infinity now and try manual of a g35 and you'll change your mind. Bimmers tranny is among the best I've tried.
07-03-2006, 11:35 AM
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My Ride: (UK) Bulit: Feb 2004, 520i (M54), 6-Speed Manual, Black leather, Titanium Silver, Bi-Xenon, Headlamp washers, Side rear airbags, Park Distance Control, Aluminium trim, Standard Climate Control, 17" wheels, Pirelli P-Zero Rosso's, Spacesaver Spare wheel, Jack, Dynamic drive, Service Inclusive, Chrome grills, Software version 20.01.00, E60.net Clings, Painted wheel hubs silver
I agree that the more enthusiasticly you drive the better the transmission is! Its a horrible car to drive if you want to just roll around with passenger's though. I find pressing the DSC button briefly really helps to smooth things out though!
07-03-2006, 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by heezy545i' post='306334' date='Jul 2 2006, 10:08 PM
Removing the clutch delay valve or installing a modified CDV will help smooth out that 1st to 2nd shift http://www.zeckhausen.com/CDV.htm
I like the manual transmission well enough. It's smooth and though the throws are long, it is rather precise.
I like the manual transmission well enough. It's smooth and though the throws are long, it is rather precise.
07-03-2006, 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by jmdhuse' post='306649' date='Jul 3 2006, 09:09 PM
I can confirm this - I had my CDV replaced with a modified version, and it gives you that extra control in engaging the clutch that helps smooth out the 1->2 shift...
07-03-2006, 07:18 PM
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Originally Posted by AP Sales' post='306657' date='Jul 3 2006, 07:40 PM
Sorry to ask, but what is the CDV?
Clutch Delay Valve... what you want to do is remove it.
see here for more info.
http://www.zeckhausen.com/CDV.htm
07-05-2006, 08:17 AM
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My 1 to 2 shift can be a bit jerky unless I am just easing along with shift to second at very low rpm. I do this if I have people with me. In the mid rpm range it tends to seem jerky. At all out pedal to the metal I expect it to jerk since you are dumping the clutch.
I have no grinding problems at all.
Does it affect the warranty if you remove the CDV?
I have no grinding problems at all.
Does it affect the warranty if you remove the CDV?
07-11-2006, 02:58 AM
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Originally Posted by markt540i' post='307126' date='Jul 5 2006, 04:17 PM
My 1 to 2 shift can be a bit jerky unless I am just easing along with shift to second at very low rpm. I do this if I have people with me. In the mid rpm range it tends to seem jerky. At all out pedal to the metal I expect it to jerk since you are dumping the clutch.
I have no grinding problems at all.
Does it affect the warranty if you remove the CDV?
I have no grinding problems at all.
Does it affect the warranty if you remove the CDV?
I find that my friends 2003 Manual E-class drives smoother with clutch changes and even shifting than my E60 manual. I would very much prefer something similar or closely resembly SMG driving the E60 manual. But on reading the funtion of the CDV, i forsee early wear out of clutches. I'd rather stick with the factory fitted variant unless it can be proven otherwise that the enhanced CDV will actually give my clutch the same life as what the factory fit will... although i'd love to see an improvement in the future from BMW.
07-11-2006, 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by redhat_man' post='309376' date='Jul 11 2006, 03:58 AM
I'd rather stick with the factory fitted variant unless it can be proven otherwise that the enhanced CDV will actually give my clutch the same life as what the factory fit will.