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Basically I'm stalled on that till I go in to see about my synchro issue then replace the clutch. So after I've done all that I may have more input to give.
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I don't understand how someone can destroy their clutch so soon. When I sold my E46 330i after 15 years 190K miles, it's still on the original clutch which still works fine. It was my 1st MT car too.
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The engine revs will increase unexpectedly while under load. For example, imagine you are motoring along and head up a hill. Suddenly the revs go higher. That is inability of the clutch to provide enough friction to transfer the increased engine force to the wheels. If you experience this fix it right away because the clutch will soon fail completely.
You may also have difficulty getting the car in gear as the clutch friction normally helps rev match. No friction means engine revs will be out of sync with the transmission. You might be able to rev match by using heel and toe, but not for long. |
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Not exactly sure how to explain it, but recently I find myself having more trouble driving smoothly, especially shifts to 2nd. Would this be signs of a failing clutch? Or possibly the pressure plate? I was originally worried about a slipping clutch but theres no signs of revs jumping or anything like that nor difficulty getting into gear. |
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It may seem ridiculous to suggest this, but I have a problem similar to what you describe if my seat distance from the pedals is a little too far away. It causes me to not quite fully depress the clutch pedal, which can make it harder to change gears. Having the distance wrong also slightly messes up the timing of things.
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But it can make a large difference in a smooth clutch release. |
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03-23-2016, 01:48 PM | #55 |
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Wow did this thread get derailed. Anybody have an answer to OP's question about the 550i clutch?
Cut him some slack, what's done is already done to his clutch.
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I have the same question. I just got my M235i and since it's the only 235 I've driven I am not sure if things are normal with the clutch engagement point and grip. Wondering if I should take her into BMW during the next oil change and ask them to give it a closer look.
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When sitting at a light/stop dont sit there with the clutch pedal to the floor Put the car in nuetral and let the clutch out It saves a lot of wear and tear on springs/pilot bearing/etc |
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With a normal temperature car. Like flaring in an automatic transmission, you'll be driving along at a steady speed and not adding throttle and your rpm will drop and rise independently. And when engaging first you need lots or revs to get going or when shifting in any gear as you add gas the car doesn't accelerate as expected. |
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VW used that engine in many Audis and Seats, including the TT and A4, and had it producing 40-50 percent more hp and torque stock on some of those platforms. The GTi's version made just below 180hp stock -- yet had the same drivetrains and internals. An ECU flash instantly produced 35-40 more hp and @ 50 ft-lbs. All one needed to do to eat Boxsters for lunch was mildly upgrade the suspension.
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The MkV TDI's were coming spec'd with Luk and/or Sachs DMF/Clutch units that were so badly underspec'd by VW that the DMF's were heating up, warping then cracking due to metal fatigue and eventually they would break and when that happened it was like a grenade went off in the transmission housing turning a 1k job into a 6k clutch/transmission replacement Most people replaced them right off with a solid flywheel/clutch combo (VR6/G60 combo) and never looked back I'm admittedly a bit skeptical of anything with a DMF in it.....give me a solid flywheel |
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Here was my "1.8t" 2.0l stroker, oversized 20v head, cams yada yada. All pushing a BWS366 turbo, lol the lag was epic, but when boost hit, it was out. Best time was 10.86, moved on from drag racing after that. What's that? A fuel Rail??? lol
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Heh!
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It used to take SO much work, to make 300whp, reliably with a small displacement engine, especially back in the early 2k's. Things are only getting better for us car guys, IMO!
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