Ultimate guide to 6MT

11-04-2008

HotLap wrote
Ditto - I 'd have to concur with that and add that while the overall shift action is pretty good, the throw could be a bit shorter...not enough to make me switch it out though:thumbsup:

Try a SSK, it will resolve the long through issue for sure. I did as did several others and everyone so far is very pleased with their SSK.

HotLap wrote
Never driven the DCT and probably never will. The 6MT is part of what this car is all about for me, shifting through the gears, using a clutch just completes the experience and that's what works for me...no interest in the DCT no matter how new the technology is or how much faster it can shift than I can manually (don't care) Another thought was I didn't want to be a part of BMW's "beta testing" on the DCT:D

Hmmm, I think you don't like the DCT! :lol:

11-06-2008

Near Amsterdam there is a traffic light and 4-way crossing just before the highway starts. Immediately after the traffic light the 75mph highway starts. Is this a great place for a quick and save sprint to 75mph, as we do not want to go over the speed limit

I need to shift twice to get to 70-75mph.

What are the 2 best shifting points?

1-2: 8300rpm (max hp)?
2-3: 8300rpm again?

Thanks!

11-20-2008

Just by reading, no experience, i heard it was around 7500 for optimal shift. My car is in break-in mode still, but that pic you have in your sig is my exact car. Love it.

11-20-2008

If you want to go as fast as possible then you'd want to shift as close to 8300 as possible since the car makes power all the way to the redline.

12-01-2008

urbo73 wrote
I posted this in the main forum, but this thread is probably more appropriate. I've read and experienced the "clunk" associated with M cars when disengaging/pushing in the clutch. I'm fine with that, since all cars have it. But I have another thing that I can't tell if it's normal or not. So I'm hoping 6MT users can chime in.

Basically I can feel the clutch friction/grab point when *engaging* the clutch after shifting to N. And I don't remember this in any of my other manual tranny cars. I just don't recall feeling (and even hearing the vibration) the friction/grab point when engaging the clutch with the shifter in N! Is this normal? I'd hate to go ask the dealer to look at it and waste time and also look like an idiot!

This is exactly what is happening in my car. Whenever I shift to Neutral and *engaging*(releasing the pedal) the clutch, I can feel something weird in the pedal. It feels like a little bump. I can also feel it when I am parked (hand break is on) and the car is in Neutral and I press and release the clutch pedal. On the release, same thing is happening.
Any one else has the same issue or knows if it is normal?
Thanks

12-02-2008

Alex12345 wrote
This is exactly what is happening in my car. Whenever I shift to Neutral and *engaging*(releasing the pedal) the clutch, I can feel something weird in the pedal. It feels like a little bump. I can also feel it when I am parked (hand break is on) and the car is in Neutral and I press and release the clutch pedal. On the release, same thing is happening.
Any one else has the same issue or knows if it is normal?

I have not noticed anything unusual in this regard, compared to my E46 M3, in 7,700 miles. I do remember at first the pedal seemed much lighter, but you adapt quickly.

12-02-2008

Try removing the clutch pedal spring

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=169384

The feel of the pedal is so much better after this. It has a much more linear feel and is way easier to control the clutch engagement. Probably what you feel now in the pedal is when the spring changes rate.

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