Welcome and congrats! The shifting condition you're describing from 1-2 is normal, and has nothing to do with the CDV since the clutch is fully disengaged while you're shifting. You'll get used to it.
Go Gators! By the way, I'm getting rid of my blue 135i as I await my orange 1M which should be on its way...talk about Gator colors representation. Can't wait to return to the swamp in my orange beast!
