Grind Gear Empathy Thread

cbl117 · 05-11-2015, 05:28 PM

Tell me I'm not the only one who's ever done this. WOT and 1-2 shift had a bit of grind due to my momentary lapse of coordination. Feel like a dumbass and rightfully so.

amsnow440 · 05-11-2015, 07:37 PM

I've done it, it happens. Just hope that no one sees/hears it.... Like that group of girls you're trying to impress

PA135i · 05-11-2015, 09:14 PM

Just got a new clutch 2 months ago and swore that I would be careful not to do this. It happens once in a while. i've been driving manual transmission cars for 30 years and even I do it on occasion. Yup, I feel like dumb ass when it happens.,..

cbl117 · 05-11-2015, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by PA135i

Just got a new clutch 2 months ago and swore that I would be careful not to do this. It happens once in a while. i've been driving manual transmission cars for 30 years and even I do it on occasion. Yup, I feel like dumb ass when it happens.,..

The sound it makes is just awful. Makes me feel bad for the trans.

ShocknAwe · 05-11-2015, 09:26 PM

Change your trans fluid yet?

bmw1racer · 05-11-2015, 10:41 PM

It happens... Even to the best drivers, I'm sure.

Solo_M_Tech · 05-11-2015, 11:02 PM

Grind it till you find it!

Ginger_Extract · 05-11-2015, 11:03 PM

It happens. Fortunately, the gear boxes in these cars are quite stout. They don't like to be rushed, but will otherwise handle the abuse with applaud.

Ginger_Extract · 05-11-2015, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by ApexResistance

Grind it till you find it!

"If you can't find it, grind it!"

cbl117 · 05-11-2015, 11:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

Change your trans fluid yet?

Yup, back at 38k. I have leftover fluid, so this incident makes me want to change it again but that seems excessive lol

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Originally Posted by ApexResistance

Grind it till you find it!

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Originally Posted by Ginger_Extract

"If you can't find it, grind it!"

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Originally Posted by Ginger_Extract

It happens. Fortunately, the gear boxes in these cars are quite stout. They don't like to be rushed, but will otherwise handle the abuse with applaud.

LOL. Its good to hear the gear boxes are stout in these cars. They definately dont like to be rushed. Especially 1-2 shift.

ShocknAwe · 05-12-2015, 07:25 AM

I've noticed that the way the gearbox grinds in this car is different from how all my past cars ground gears. Almost like it's superficial if you know what I mean.

I die a little inside each time it happens.

amsnow440 · 05-12-2015, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

I've noticed that the way the gearbox grinds in this car is different from how all my past cars ground gears. Almost like it's superficial if you know what I mean.

I die a little inside each time it happens.

+1

PA135i · 05-12-2015, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by ShocknAwe

I die a little inside each time it happens.

3002 tii · 05-12-2015, 10:40 AM

CDV delete + clutch stop will help a lot

If you wanna spend more, the Mason Engineering pedal did wonders on my Z4

PS first to second on all BMW's suck, you just have to rev more and shift a tiny bit slower.

MightyMouseTech · 05-12-2015, 11:52 AM

Did it once with the wife in the car, all she said was "professional driver huh?"

edisapimp · 05-12-2015, 02:48 PM

Granny shifting... not double clutching like you should... you're lucky that hundred shot of nos didn't blow the welds on the intake manifold.

amsnow440 · 05-12-2015, 03:27 PM

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Originally Posted by edisapimp

Granny shifting... not double clutching like you should... you're lucky that hundred shot of nos didn't blow the welds on the intake manifold.

Now me and the mad scientist gotta rip apart the block.... and replace the PISTON RINGS you fried!

ShocknAwe · 05-12-2015, 03:32 PM

... And there it is.

edisapimp · 05-12-2015, 07:30 PM

Ask any racer... Any real racer.. (Except ShocknAwe)..

05-11-2015, 05:28 PM	#1
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Ginger_Extract California-bound 385 Rep 1,480 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (3)	It happens. Fortunately, the gear boxes in these cars are quite stout. They don't like to be rushed, but will otherwise handle the abuse with applaud. __________________ Streets of Willow: 1:27.7 CW 11/15/15; 1:29.5 CCW 8/15/15 \|\|\|\| Autoclub Speedway ROVAL (CCW): 1.52.6 - 12/2/17 Willow Springs - Big Willow (CW): 1:35.8 - 3/31/18 \|\|\|\| Buttonwillow #13 (CW): 1:59.3 1/27/18 https://www.facebook.com/JakeStumphRacing \|\|\|\| http://www.youtube.com/user/RaceMeMZ3
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ShocknAwe 1Addict 3233 Rep 7,894 Posts Drives: E82 Mutt, M57 Truck Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Charleston iTrader: (22)	I've noticed that the way the gearbox grinds in this car is different from how all my past cars ground gears. Almost like it's superficial if you know what I mean. I die a little inside each time it happens. __________________ 2010 135i 6MT Jet Black N54/3 FE82 Mutt \| BUILD THREAD \| GARAGE SALE
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