Nick's e90 build
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Well oil pan went extremely smooth and ended up doing a complete front end refresh. Should have taken more pictures but got into worker bee mode. Thankfully my friend has a lift or this wouldve sucked
But unfortunately now the clutch is slipping when wide open
time to research. Anyone have advice on switching to a single mass flywheel and also with sticking to oem clutch or upgrade?
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Do you have a CDV/clutch delay valve/clutch destroyer valve? I would remove that to help prevent slippage.Â
I didnt even know that was a thing, ill have to take a look into that. The last thing I wanna do is have to do the clutch again in the near future. Ended up going with the 335is clutch and a new dual mass flywheel because I dont wanna deal with the chatter on the single mass since it is my daily
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I dont know how much its slipping, but removing the CDV MIGHT help with the slipping.
Ever since the E36 there has been a CDV in manual cars. Its as simple as unbolting the CDV from the clutch line (near the clutch slave) and reconnecting the line, omitting the valve, then bleeding the clutch.
Static friction coefficients are much greater than dynamic friction coefficients, and while that isnt really an accurate analogy for the CDV or a clutch, the delay in full clamp pressure allows slipping to start which makes it easier to continue slipping.ÂWho knows, removing it MIGHT buy you a little additional time. I'd be curious to see if it reduces the slipping. I have never known of anyone who prefers to drive a car with a CDV so you can feel comfortable about removing it. If you dont like it, pop it back in.
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Biggest downside is you no longer have something to blame crappy shifts on. You gotta own up to them yourself.Â
Other than that, no. There are some half-baked theories on why the CDV exists such as "They put it in the E46 M3 as a bandaid for chassis cracking issues!!!" (wrong) or "They put it in so new drivers dont stall the car!!!" (wrong) Im fairly certain its just a simple means for reducing shift shock primarily for driver comfort with component wear reduction as a secondary benefit.Â
LMK how it goes
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Well getting close to my witts end sadly with this car. Just noticed a whine a couple days ago while driving that sounds like the transfer case or front diff. Not sure what the future holds for this "build". Its pretty strange, it only happens while the car is rolling but doesnt matter if it's in gear or neutral. However if I'm rolling in neutral it goes away after the rpms drop to idle but if I tap the gas while still in neutral it comes back. Need to do some further digging.
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Here is that noise I'm trying to figure out. Any input in extremely appreciatedÂ
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My suggestion: Change your transfer case oil ASAP. Like, consider not even driving it if thats possible, otherwise keep driving and plan on throwing in a used t.case soon
I just changed the oil today because of the noise and this was afterwards. I changed it also probaly 15k miles ago. You think the transfer case is shot?
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Well that took a quick left turn. Sorry to hear. Hope the next car is fun. The f10 is a great cruiser.
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Ah bummer. I probably would have bought it off you.
535?
what kind of E46 are you thinking? 330/M3?
528 but could not pass on the deal. 2016 with 22k miles for 22000
I would love the 535 but I am ok with this knowing I will get a project soon. Looking for a 330
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Well that took a quick left turn. Sorry to hear. Hope the next car is fun. The f10 is a great cruiser.
Yea, sadly it did and that was one of the hardest things I had to do. So far loving the f10 tho
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well thank God for carmax 7 day grace period. After driving the 528 for the weekend I really thought about it and im going to pick up a 535 today
That's a good move.
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I love the thought of a newer 328i (2.0t) but the N20 does not have a great reputation.
I feel personally attacked.
But yeah, I've been considering getting out of mine as I'm sure a turbo replacement is around the corner. It's a great car though for daily needs.
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