Problems going into 2nd gear...

SoFlo335 · 03-06-2008, 12:42 PM

Under hard acceleration, and fast shifting, my car has trouble going into 2nd gear. Last night, it did not want to go in at all, and all that happened was a lot of grinding, even when I pressed the clutch in all the way. Anyone know what it could be? All I can think of is the synchro or maybe the CDV?

Thanks

Robert

PresaMat · 03-06-2008, 12:44 PM

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Originally Posted by SoFlo335

Under hard acceleration, and fast shifting, my car has trouble going into 2nd gear. Last night, it did not want to go in at all, and all that happened was a lot of grinding, even when I pressed the clutch in all the way. Anyone know what it could be? All I can think of is the synchro or maybe the CDV?

Thanks

Robert

The CDV is partially responsible for this... removing it will definitely help. I had this issue too. Though it seems it will still occasionally do it with the CDV out. I am waiting to try out a shift kit like the AA or UUC one to see if this is remedied.

ipardo · 03-06-2008, 01:51 PM

I have the same exact problem as you do. It is VERY annoying and it only seems to occur when the engine is in high RPM's.

Perpetrator · 03-06-2008, 01:55 PM

I think the CDV has more to do with the engage/disengage of the clutch, rather than affecting gears going in. I could be wrong tho

. I have the same problem now, and had a similar problem in my previous E46. To a certain degree, I think you just gotta accept it.

Taimur · 03-06-2008, 03:43 PM

Does this happen when the car is not fully warmed up?
I've noticed my 2nd gear is very notchy when the car is cold and I have the modified CDV valve.
But I have not experienced what you have. If you keep on grinding it will get worse so try to avoid it as much as possible.

SoFlo335 · 03-06-2008, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Taimur

Does this happen when the car is not fully warmed up?
I've noticed my 2nd gear is very notchy when the car is cold and I have the modified CDV valve.
But I have not experienced what you have. If you keep on grinding it will get worse so try to avoid it as much as possible.

Car was fully warmed up. Ive been able to shift fine in the past, I just dont know why it has been doing it lately.

PresaMat · 03-06-2008, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by SoFlo335

Car was fully warmed up. Ive been able to shift fine in the past, I just dont know why it has been doing it lately.

Change your CDV it will help some. Hopefully a better shift kit will help too.

Mat

AndreyATC · 03-06-2008, 04:34 PM

CDV definetely helps
I've been driving my e46 for 4 years before i sold it and now i know what i've been missing
CDV will improve your lunch and shifting

NYCGarbagePrince · 03-06-2008, 05:49 PM

I have had this problem multiple times.. Truthfully I had this happen to me once when I had my best 60ft time I have ever accomplished. Big dissapointment.

335iheLLraiseR · 03-06-2008, 07:26 PM

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Originally Posted by NYCGarbagePrince

I have had this problem multiple times.. Truthfully I had this happen to me once when I had my best 60ft time I have ever accomplished. Big dissapointment.

Hey Vince,

Since we are talking about clutches, whatever happened to that clutch you had ordered?

RRGOO7 · 03-06-2008, 07:44 PM

i get the same thing all the time

SoFlo335 · 03-06-2008, 08:20 PM

Im glad to know that Im not the only one, but I really do hope that the CDV mod helps this. Is this mod easy to do?

305coupe335i · 03-06-2008, 08:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SoFlo335

Under hard acceleration, and fast shifting, my car has trouble going into 2nd gear. Last night, it did not want to go in at all, and all that happened was a lot of grinding, even when I pressed the clutch in all the way. Anyone know what it could be? All I can think of is the synchro or maybe the CDV?

Thanks

Robert

I have trouble getting into second driving normal from a dead stop, its real annoying. Does this problem go for steptronics as well?

NM_BMW · 03-07-2008, 12:25 AM

I don't have the grinding issue, but it just feels really notchy when trying to go into 2nd gear. The CDV did help out a lot, but that 1 to 2 shift just feels real notchy, but I felt this in my Evo too... so idk..

NYCGarbagePrince · 03-07-2008, 10:27 AM

It is on the car right now.. its loud and chattery and holds the power(I guess) and sounds like every other Aftermarket clutch I have ever used. But feels like a BMW clutch. Not very happy and it will be removed ASAP.

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ipardo New Member 4 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 335i MT, JBS2RHH, GTM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami iTrader: (0)	I have the same exact problem as you do. It is VERY annoying and it only seems to occur when the engine is in high RPM's.
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Perpetrator Lieutenant 20 Rep 407 Posts Drives: E90 330i Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Fullerton, CA iTrader: (4)	I think the CDV has more to do with the engage/disengage of the clutch, rather than affecting gears going in. I could be wrong tho . I have the same problem now, and had a similar problem in my previous E46. To a certain degree, I think you just gotta accept it.
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Taimur Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 270 Posts Drives: '15 M3 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Long Island, NY iTrader: (0)	Does this happen when the car is not fully warmed up? I've noticed my 2nd gear is very notchy when the car is cold and I have the modified CDV valve. But I have not experienced what you have. If you keep on grinding it will get worse so try to avoid it as much as possible.
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NYCGarbagePrince Major 247 Rep 1,435 Posts Drives: X6 50i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	I have had this problem multiple times.. Truthfully I had this happen to me once when I had my best 60ft time I have ever accomplished. Big dissapointment.
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RRGOO7 Colonel 360 Rep 2,451 Posts Drives: GTR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami FL iTrader: (13)	i get the same thing all the time
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SoFlo335 Lieutenant 33 Rep 512 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Miami iTrader: (1)	Im glad to know that Im not the only one, but I really do hope that the CDV mod helps this. Is this mod easy to do?
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NM_BMW Vishnu Powered 68 Rep 2,205 Posts Drives: 335xi, S1000RR Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Proceding iTrader: (7)	I don't have the grinding issue, but it just feels really notchy when trying to go into 2nd gear. The CDV did help out a lot, but that 1 to 2 shift just feels real notchy, but I felt this in my Evo too... so idk.. __________________ 2008 335xi Sedan \| Titanium Silver \| Black Dakota PROcede v5 \| Vishnu Exhaust \| BMS DCI \| AR Catless DPs \| Helix FMIC \| Stett Charge w/ Tial BOV \| MORR VS8s \| KWv3
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NYCGarbagePrince Major 247 Rep 1,435 Posts Drives: X6 50i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: NYC iTrader: (0)	It is on the car right now.. its loud and chattery and holds the power(I guess) and sounds like every other Aftermarket clutch I have ever used. But feels like a BMW clutch. Not very happy and it will be removed ASAP.
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