Car Doesn't Want to go into 2nd Gear...

M&AGuy · 02-21-2011, 03:20 PM

I had this problem with my 08 E93 M3. Only occurred during *spirited* 1-2 shifting. I had put a short shifter on to get rid of the rubbery stick, which may have contributed. The sensation was like sticking my hand in a coffee grinder - very pleasant and many times embarrassing. I took it to the dealer twice and, contrary to usual experience, was able to reproduce it. They speculated it was a synchro issue and planned to order and install an entirely new tranny. (un)fortunately my car was totaled and I never had to deal with it. It was something that really annoyed me - and I'm now very happy with my DCT.

nimbusjim · 02-21-2011, 05:06 PM

This is the exact opposite problem that Sammy Hagar had. He couldn't get his car OUT of second gear. He couldn't drive 55.

Voltigeur · 02-21-2011, 05:12 PM

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Agree w/ another poster that some extra time & smoothness helps on 1 -> 2. Also, now mine's been worked in the 'graunchiness' of the change into 2nd has mellowed w/ use. First few thou' k miles I did not enjoy its resistance.

I still have the occasionally uneven shift when not thinking and just trying to bang it in: bit like virginal sex!

cmk227 · 02-22-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by saeedg48

m3 6mt is trash.. sigh
first to second gear shift are impossible

All three of my M have been manual. Never had a problem on a combine 230,000 miles. Please don't attack the manual because you have difficulty w it.

02-21-2011, 03:20 PM	#23
M&AGuy Private 5 Rep 58 Posts Drives: 2011 E93 M3 Join Date: May 2009 Location: San Francisco iTrader: (0)	I had this problem with my 08 E93 M3. Only occurred during spirited 1-2 shifting. I had put a short shifter on to get rid of the rubbery stick, which may have contributed. The sensation was like sticking my hand in a coffee grinder - very pleasant and many times embarrassing. I took it to the dealer twice and, contrary to usual experience, was able to reproduce it. They speculated it was a synchro issue and planned to order and install an entirely new tranny. (un)fortunately my car was totaled and I never had to deal with it. It was something that really annoyed me - and I'm now very happy with my DCT. __________________ 2011 E93 M3 (JzB/FR-ext, M-DCT, Akrapovic Evolution exhaust, MS pulley, spacers, air filter, rear diffuser, a few other things...) 2008 E93 M3 (IB/G, 6MT, RPi exhaust, others... hit from behind and totaled); 2006 E46 M3C (CB/Cin, SMG, SuperSprint exhaust, others... retired); 2004 E46 M3C (CB/Cin, SMG, SuperSprint exhaust, others, spin out in rain and totaled); 2001 E46 M3C (SG/G, 6MT, retired)
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02-21-2011, 05:06 PM	#24
nimbusjim New Member 2 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2011 E90 M3 6MT ZCP Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Latham NY iTrader: (0)	Ferrari is different This is the exact opposite problem that Sammy Hagar had. He couldn't get his car OUT of second gear. He couldn't drive 55. __________________ ------------------- '11 E90 M3 Jerez Black (ordered) '08 E90 M3 Jerez Black '04 E46 330i ZHP Black Sapphire Metallic (missed)
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02-21-2011, 05:12 PM	#25
Voltigeur MacroRisk 109 Rep 2,523 Posts Drives: M3 E92 ED'09 / 335d Sport DD Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: TX iTrader: (0)	- Agree w/ another poster that some extra time & smoothness helps on 1 -> 2. Also, now mine's been worked in the 'graunchiness' of the change into 2nd has mellowed w/ use. First few thou' k miles I did not enjoy its resistance. I still have the occasionally uneven shift when not thinking and just trying to bang it in: bit like virginal sex! __________________ Just thinking of something not so witty ///M3 E92 '09 Jerez Black \| 6MT \| Ext Fox Red \| Tech \| Prem \| 19s \|Heated Seats \| iPod \|Smartphone \| Euro Deliv June 09 Sold: 540iT / 530i / 323i
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