First gear

tremere613 · 03-20-2015, 05:22 PM

Hey guys

I've installed a Bmw SSK and modified the CDV (zeckenhausen)

But letting go of the clutch slowly into first gear, while slowly accelerating at the same time does NOT equal a smooth shift.

Shift is jerky and annoying.. I hate first gear so much that I do everything I can to transition into second...

Should I try a different transmission fluid?
Only 20k miles!!

PA135i · 03-20-2015, 05:27 PM

I have the BMW SSK and have not experienced this. But, being in 1st gear for such a short time maybe I haven't noticed it. I don't have the CDV delete. My SSK was a direct replacement for the stock shifter. No issues I'm aware of.

tremere613 · 03-20-2015, 05:56 PM

I don't mean moving the shifter
I mean the clutch feels jerky in first gear

Dackelone · 03-20-2015, 06:14 PM

Sounds like you STILL have a CDV. I would either bypass the cdv or take a 3mm punch or small flat blade screw driver and knock out the restrictor inside the CDV. I bet you still have a restrictor inside the CDV.

See my post, #190...
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=209440&page=9

Pig Farmer · 03-20-2015, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by tremere613

I don't mean moving the shifter
I mean the clutch feels jerky in first gear

Does it feel like the car is being tugged by a large bungee cord? I get the same feeling occasionally when the car is cold and I have removed the CDV. Mine seems to smooth out after a couple minutes of driving. I've always assumed it was the DMFW. Unlike the CDV, it goes away when the car is warm. My buddy's E92 M3 does the same thing, again when cold, but it's so bad it makes your head snap back and forth like that SNL skit Night at the Roxbury.

tremere613 · 03-20-2015, 07:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dackelone

Sounds like you STILL have a CDV. I would either bypass the cdv or take a 3mm punch or small flat blade screw driver and knock out the restrictor inside the CDV. I bet you still have a restrictor inside the CDV.

See my post, #190...
http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...440&page=9

Nah I actually checked and compared CDV vs stock before I installed..

tremere613 · 03-20-2015, 08:04 PM

Dack
Is it possible not bleeding the clutch 100% can result in jerkiness?

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tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	First gear Hey guys I've installed a Bmw SSK and modified the CDV (zeckenhausen) But letting go of the clutch slowly into first gear, while slowly accelerating at the same time does NOT equal a smooth shift. Shift is jerky and annoying.. I hate first gear so much that I do everything I can to transition into second... Should I try a different transmission fluid? Only 20k miles!! __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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PA135i Brigadier General 968 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	I have the BMW SSK and have not experienced this. But, being in 1st gear for such a short time maybe I haven't noticed it. I don't have the CDV delete. My SSK was a direct replacement for the stock shifter. No issues I'm aware of. __________________ Sparkling Graphite Metallic / 6MT / Terracotta Boston Leather / Sport Package / Comfort Access system / Gray Poplar wood trim / Heated front seats / iPod and USB adapter / HD radio / Premium hi-fi system / OE Tuning / VRSF Intercooler & charge pipe / BMW Performance short shift kit / BMW M Performance Handbrake Handle / BMW Stainless steel pedals / V1 hardwired / rear sun shades *Pennsylvania 20 electoral votes*
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tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	I don't mean moving the shifter I mean the clutch feels jerky in first gear __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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Dackelone European Editor 10539 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	Sounds like you STILL have a CDV. I would either bypass the cdv or take a 3mm punch or small flat blade screw driver and knock out the restrictor inside the CDV. I bet you still have a restrictor inside the CDV. See my post, #190... http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...=209440&page=9 __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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tremere613 First Lieutenant 26 Rep 325 Posts Drives: 09' 135i M package convertible Join Date: May 2012 Location: D.C iTrader: (3)	Dack Is it possible not bleeding the clutch 100% can result in jerkiness? __________________ Mods: Clutch stop, BMW performance SSK, BMW PE exhaust, CDV delete, Clutch pedal spring delete (CPS delete) : ) - check out the the DIY:http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1122797
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