Burnt Clutch on an M5?
10-30-2009, 05:45 AM
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Genuine BMW part would have a warranty on its own. If done by a BMW dealership it would be covered especially at 2K miles. I would ask another dealer to look at it.
Since it's SMG the only way you can "customer" abuse it is by using LC over and over. Otherwise the SMG is not "customer" abuseable item. You can't feather the clutch or ride it since you don't have control over the process besides up and down with the paddle.
I have had 3 SMG cars in the 3 series line. Only one had a problem and they replaced it under warranty as a courtesy. My SA and I are very close. I had a clutch go bad probably due partially to me and not paying attention to feathering it from time to time. Doing burn outs and launch techniques on the M5 E39. I was prepared to take it on the chin and they took care of for me as well.
I would definately call BMW NA and let them know. I know they didn't like to CPO the M5 E60's in the first year and 2nd right? I originally stayed away from the 06 for that reason. I didn't know 07 was better for SMG.
I wish you luck hopefully you will find quick resolution.
Since it's SMG the only way you can "customer" abuse it is by using LC over and over. Otherwise the SMG is not "customer" abuseable item. You can't feather the clutch or ride it since you don't have control over the process besides up and down with the paddle.
I have had 3 SMG cars in the 3 series line. Only one had a problem and they replaced it under warranty as a courtesy. My SA and I are very close. I had a clutch go bad probably due partially to me and not paying attention to feathering it from time to time. Doing burn outs and launch techniques on the M5 E39. I was prepared to take it on the chin and they took care of for me as well.
I would definately call BMW NA and let them know. I know they didn't like to CPO the M5 E60's in the first year and 2nd right? I originally stayed away from the 06 for that reason. I didn't know 07 was better for SMG.
I wish you luck hopefully you will find quick resolution.
10-30-2009, 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='1043224' date='Oct 29 2009, 09:09 PM
When the clutch was changed in July was it done under warranty or out of the last owner's pocket? If it was done under warranty then you should have precedence.
10-30-2009, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 545iPoeser' post='1043702' date='Oct 30 2009, 10:16 AM
it was fixed under warranty
10-30-2009, 09:57 AM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='1043720' date='Oct 30 2009, 01:54 PM
I just don't see how your dealer is shying away from this.
pressure plate,
flywheel,
throught bearing,
input shaft sleeve, all gone to hell
theres debris of shit all over the place
10-30-2009, 11:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 545iPoeser' post='1043702' date='Oct 30 2009, 10:16 AM
it was fixed under warranty
Then they should replace it... it was obviously installed incorrectly in the first place. Only explanation of how you can burn out a SMG clutch in 2K miles unless you're an idiot and really tried hard to burn it out.
10-30-2009, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='1043772' date='Oct 30 2009, 12:22 PM
Then they should replace it... it was obviously installed incorrectly in the first place. Only explanation of how you can burn out a SMG clutch in 2K miles unless you're an idiot and really tried hard to burn it out.
10-30-2009, 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by turboawd' post='1043979' date='Oct 30 2009, 07:22 PM
maybe the previous dealer never actually changed the clutch, but billed bmw for it??
10-30-2009, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by EuroCarFan' post='1043982' date='Oct 30 2009, 10:43 PM
Or maybe the previous owner beat the shit out of the first clutch, got it replaced and beat the shit out of it within the short amount he had it and sold it to you.