SMG clutch shudder...

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Sep 28, 2005 | 09:58 PM

#11

EBMCS03

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My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package

No never had the studder problem with the clutch but...

Has anyone elses car kinda like slips when slowing to a stop... Let me see how I can explain it... like when you're slowing and the car is engine braking in first it kinda like suddenly releases the clutch too fast and the car slips forward. You know like when you suddenly lose braking and the car moves forward. It doesnt happen all the time but does happen enough.

Anyone else experience that?

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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Sep 28 2005, 09:34 PM

Hey Rudy, What's with the Launch Control Abort?? (actually Accelleration Assist

)
You've really got to try it.
I don't use it much

, but it is quite interesting (especially for an SMG diehard like you).
I have 30+K miles on my ride and have used it a fair amount.
I've experienced no adverse situations as a result.

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Haha thats really good to hear... I have accidently initiated AA trying your ummm DSC off THEN sports mode trick and then I was like Ahhhhhhhh Sheeeeeeeeeet and I aborted too.

One of these days... I know I know... I guess it cant burn that much clutch trying it once...

Sep 29, 2005 | 01:57 AM

#12

Rudy

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My Ride: G30 M550i

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Quote:

Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Sep 29 2005, 12:34 AM

Hey Rudy, What's with the Launch Control Abort?? (actually Accelleration Assist

)
You've really got to try it.
I don't use it much

, but it is quite interesting (especially for an SMG diehard like you).
I have 30+K miles on my ride and have used it a fair amount.
I've experienced no adverse situations as a result.

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One of these days I'll give it a go -- maybe even today...

Sep 29, 2005 | 03:59 AM

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robg

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From: White Plains, NY

My Ride: 2008 550, Carbon Black Metallic, Natural Brown Dakota Leather, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades, etc. Retired - 2004 545 SMG, Black Sapphire Metallic, Auburn Dakota Leather, Cold Weather and Sports Packages, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades

The pleasure of leasing . . . No worries about the long term effects. I do not intentionally beat on the car, but if they are going to program in AA, I am going to use it.

Sep 29, 2005 | 04:19 AM

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drjochen

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My Ride: 530i 6 speed

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Originally Posted by pughmat' date='Sep 28 2005, 12:56 PM

Has anyone else experience a clutch shudder at low speeds in your SMG equipped car.? It seem to happen to me when the car has set for a while. If I don't give it much gas, it gives you the feeling like you are in a traditional manual tranny and you let the clutch out without giving it enough gas. I think I understand why it is happening as I am going very slow out of my driveway. However, I figured the car was always smart enough to give it just enough "clutch" based on how much gas I was giving it.

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Yesssssss, finally someone with the same problem I have!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
(Sorry about the excitement...).
In my case , the entire car shakes and vibrates (almost similar to the Bonanza effect Mercedes had in the 90s). But my BMW dealer has been telling me on several occasions its perfectly normal.