1-2 miss shift.....?

Hallandale E92 · 11-22-2007, 12:30 AM

I was doing a couple runs with a friend (G35) killed him everytime except for one. It felt as if the car didnt let me put it in to 2nd. i got stuck in neutral for a second revving like an idiot....? is this just my driving or is it something with CDV..? this happens some times in 3rd too, only when im red lining the car before i shift.

Any answers can help...

!Xoible · 11-22-2007, 12:31 AM

were u forcing the gear in?

Hallandale E92 · 11-22-2007, 12:36 AM

no

!Xoible · 11-22-2007, 12:39 AM

sometimes it happens that the gears need to mesh so they give u a bit of resistance. but if it happens more often, or consistently then the gear is fucked up

satinghostrider · 11-22-2007, 01:01 AM

CDV Issues? Remove it. It might be better.

TurboFan · 11-22-2007, 01:04 AM

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Originally Posted by Hallandale E92

I was doing a couple runs with a friend (G35) killed him everytime except for one. It felt as if the car didnt let me put it in to 2nd. i got stuck in neutral for a second revving like an idiot....? is this just my driving or is it something with CDV..? this happens some times in 3rd too, only when im red lining the car before i shift.

Any answers can help...

I've had the same problem. Been driving stick for 15+ years, never a problem like this. The only thing I could isolate is getting too close to redline. I have not removed the CDV.

NPDAN · 11-22-2007, 01:07 AM

Same shit happened to me a couple of months ago while driving like an asshole. Ever since that, my clutch has not felt the same....

Clem · 11-22-2007, 07:36 AM

I've missed second gear more times than I can count and I'm not a beginner either. Do I just suddenly suck or does my car not like to be hustled into second?

I'm going with the latter.

If grinding sounds were cash I'd be rollin"!!

Funny thing is, I nail the 2-3 shift every time and in the past, that was my weakness. Now I just slow down my 1-2 shifting just a little bit and make like a granny.

Hallandale E92 · 11-22-2007, 08:34 AM

thnks for the help guys.

BoostedBMW · 11-22-2007, 11:00 AM

This gearbox is pretty long in between gears, and I have found that if I give it some gas in 1st gear, on my shift to 2nd I really need to smash it into gear or you will find yourself getting caught with a nasty grind. Coming from an S2K where I could just flick my wrist from gear to gear, even when pushing the car, this has taken some getting use to, but after grinding 2nd gear twice I have learned my lesson.

BTW, I have had my CDV removed since the 2nd week I had my car.

!Xoible · 11-22-2007, 11:02 AM

isnt there a short throw shifter for this thing? i'd get that the first day

jbttum3 · 11-22-2007, 11:41 AM

I had the same issue on my 335i coupe. It would grind really bad into second but all other gears worked fine. The dealer I bought it from said I was driving it too hard. I brought it to another dealer in Dallas (this dealer has its own racing team) and they replaced the entire transmission for me because it was defective. I have not had any issues since. I would suggest finding a good service rep and a mechanic who possibly race their own cars and understand that these cars are meant to be driven hard

supertech335 · 11-22-2007, 11:50 AM

i have experience what you are talking about, it only does it in second. for me i found if i shift higher than 6800 rpms it will do it if i was grabbing 2nd really had it didn't like it, it needed to be more of smooth quick shift rather than trying to pull down as hard as you can into second. if i am at higher than 6800 rpms.

RRGOO7 · 11-22-2007, 11:57 AM

i have had the same problem....i get a really nasty grinding sounds and i look like a total asshole

kevkaz · 11-22-2007, 02:40 PM

i occasionally miss 2nd the same as the rest of you... thought it was just me up until now. for some reason, it comes outta first but never makes it into 2nd and you end up stuck in neutral...

it seems to happen to me less now though, after 1 year of owning the car. i think the 1-2 shift overall has loosened up just a bit over time, its not as bad as it was before.

CleanAudi · 11-22-2007, 03:53 PM

I have the same problem. I really think this is reoccurring problem for many of us. This happens at least 2 times a week. So annoying! Is there anything we can tell the dealer? 2nd gear has always been notchy/grinding

11-22-2007, 12:30 AM	#1
Hallandale E92 Lieutenant 36 Rep 587 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Titanium Silver Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hallandale, Florida iTrader: (2)	1-2 miss shift.....? I was doing a couple runs with a friend (G35) killed him everytime except for one. It felt as if the car didnt let me put it in to 2nd. i got stuck in neutral for a second revving like an idiot....? is this just my driving or is it something with CDV..? this happens some times in 3rd too, only when im red lining the car before i shift. Any answers can help... __________________ ON Order: Crimson on Coral E92 335i RIP: Totaled 2007 335i Titanium Silver/ Coral Red : VIP Tuning Custom tune, VIP Tuning Intake, VIP Tuning charge pipes, VIP Tuning BOV, UR cat-less down pipes, OEM aero lip, OEM aero rear valence, 19" Iforged Daytonas
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11-22-2007, 01:01 AM	#5
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NPDAN Colonel 100 Rep 2,572 Posts Drives: AW DCT M3 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: So.Cal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 E92 M3 [8.00] 07' E92 335i [0.00]	Same shit happened to me a couple of months ago while driving like an asshole. Ever since that, my clutch has not felt the same.... __________________
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Clem Major 152 Rep 1,254 Posts Drives: 2010 E90 M3 AW/FR ESS VT2 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: MD iTrader: (4)	I've missed second gear more times than I can count and I'm not a beginner either. Do I just suddenly suck or does my car not like to be hustled into second? I'm going with the latter. If grinding sounds were cash I'd be rollin"!! Funny thing is, I nail the 2-3 shift every time and in the past, that was my weakness. Now I just slow down my 1-2 shifting just a little bit and make like a granny.
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11-22-2007, 08:34 AM	#9
Hallandale E92 Lieutenant 36 Rep 587 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Titanium Silver Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Hallandale, Florida iTrader: (2)	thnks for the help guys. __________________ ON Order: Crimson on Coral E92 335i RIP: Totaled 2007 335i Titanium Silver/ Coral Red : VIP Tuning Custom tune, VIP Tuning Intake, VIP Tuning charge pipes, VIP Tuning BOV, UR cat-less down pipes, OEM aero lip, OEM aero rear valence, 19" Iforged Daytonas
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BoostedBMW Moderator 134 Rep 6,775 Posts Drives: TiAg E92 335 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (14) Garage List 2003 S2000 [0.00]	This gearbox is pretty long in between gears, and I have found that if I give it some gas in 1st gear, on my shift to 2nd I really need to smash it into gear or you will find yourself getting caught with a nasty grind. Coming from an S2K where I could just flick my wrist from gear to gear, even when pushing the car, this has taken some getting use to, but after grinding 2nd gear twice I have learned my lesson. BTW, I have had my CDV removed since the 2nd week I had my car. __________________ -Michael. Berlina Black S2000 CR is now in the garage l 19" Rial Daytona Race l KW V2 l Eisenhaus Race Exhaust l
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jbttum3 Captain 28 Rep 620 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i coupe 6MT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: TEXAS B*TCH!!! iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 e92 335i [0.00]	I had the same issue on my 335i coupe. It would grind really bad into second but all other gears worked fine. The dealer I bought it from said I was driving it too hard. I brought it to another dealer in Dallas (this dealer has its own racing team) and they replaced the entire transmission for me because it was defective. I have not had any issues since. I would suggest finding a good service rep and a mechanic who possibly race their own cars and understand that these cars are meant to be driven hard
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supertech335 Private First Class 3 Rep 126 Posts Drives: 335 6mt Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: south florida iTrader: (0)	i have experience what you are talking about, it only does it in second. for me i found if i shift higher than 6800 rpms it will do it if i was grabbing 2nd really had it didn't like it, it needed to be more of smooth quick shift rather than trying to pull down as hard as you can into second. if i am at higher than 6800 rpms.
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11-22-2007, 11:57 AM	#14
RRGOO7 Colonel 377 Rep 2,451 Posts Drives: GTR Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Miami FL iTrader: (13)	i have had the same problem....i get a really nasty grinding sounds and i look like a total asshole
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kevkaz First Lieutenant 9 Rep 367 Posts Drives: Alpinweiss 2009 E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chicagoland iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [0.00] 2007 Jeep Wrangler ... [0.00]	i occasionally miss 2nd the same as the rest of you... thought it was just me up until now. for some reason, it comes outta first but never makes it into 2nd and you end up stuck in neutral... it seems to happen to me less now though, after 1 year of owning the car. i think the 1-2 shift overall has loosened up just a bit over time, its not as bad as it was before. __________________ 2009 E92 M3 - 7/3/09 ED, 8/17/09 redelivery 1997 E36 M3 - Track Rat 2014 Jeep Grand Cherokee Overland
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CleanAudi Second Lieutenant 36 Rep 262 Posts Drives: BMW F82 M4 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem. I really think this is reoccurring problem for many of us. This happens at least 2 times a week. So annoying! Is there anything we can tell the dealer? 2nd gear has always been notchy/grinding
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