clutch slip

AA121 · 20-11-2009, 02:05 PM

Hi,

New to the register and wondered if anyone can offer some advice on the following;

I have had my car around six months now but recently when changing up the gearbox it feels as though the clutch is slipping. Not sure if it just my imagination but it seems as though it is getting worse especially under any hard-ish acceleration.

Presume this means I need a new clutch!!! but thought I would ask if there is any other possible causes before taking it into a garage.

Whilst on the subject of garages...I live near ML but are they still the place to take an M car to for things like clutches?????

Cheers,

Tim

**shimmy** · 20-11-2009, 02:32 PM

my clutch was changed after 45k miles, same symptoms.

My gut feel is if you get the clutch retaught early on it will put off the slip but no evidence yet to that effect.

Some guys just drive it hard on S6 and it goes away, but all in all if you leave it slipping too long it will ruin the clutch it seems

Matt · 20-11-2009, 06:25 PM

I've got the same symptoms, very jerky setting off, clutch slurring on changes even with traction control off and in S6. Driving me mad.

I’ve read it could be the SMG software not compensating for clutch wear and hence searching for the biting point, going to give BMW a call tomorrow to book it in. They may be able to re-calibrate the biting point ???

Thank god for warranty. (I hope)

pinkpanther008 · 20-11-2009, 08:48 PM

Let us know how you get on Matt, im sure well all be interested in the result of investigation?

Droop Snoop · 20-11-2009, 09:15 PM

Had the same problem, car went to Sytner Wycombe last week and they reset clutch bite point, sorted. Hope same works for others.

AA121 · 21-11-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Droop Snoop

Had the same problem, car went to Sytner Wycombe last week and they reset clutch bite point, sorted. Hope same works for others.

Thanks for all the replies.....guess I will be booking it in to Munich Legends to see if they can reset the biting point.....fingers crossed!

karbonkid · 21-11-2009, 03:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AA121

Thanks for all the replies.....guess I will be booking it in to Munich Legends to see if they can reset the biting point.....fingers crossed!

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20-11-2009, 02:05 PM	#1
AA121 Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 3 Casino cash: $276	clutch slip Hi, New to the register and wondered if anyone can offer some advice on the following; I have had my car around six months now but recently when changing up the gearbox it feels as though the clutch is slipping. Not sure if it just my imagination but it seems as though it is getting worse especially under any hard-ish acceleration. Presume this means I need a new clutch!!! but thought I would ask if there is any other possible causes before taking it into a garage. Whilst on the subject of garages...I live near ML but are they still the place to take an M car to for things like clutches????? Cheers, Tim

20-11-2009, 08:48 PM	#4
pinkpanther008 S5 - Full Throttle Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Essex England Posts: 359 Casino cash: $5033	info Let us know how you get on Matt, im sure well all be interested in the result of investigation? __________________ purple haze...

20-11-2009, 02:32 PM	#2
shimmy CSL Register Uber-poster! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Uk Posts: 14,646 Casino cash: $43909	my clutch was changed after 45k miles, same symptoms. My gut feel is if you get the clutch retaught early on it will put off the slip but no evidence yet to that effect. Some guys just drive it hard on S6 and it goes away, but all in all if you leave it slipping too long it will ruin the clutch it seems

20-11-2009, 06:25 PM	#3
Matt Mode S1 - Starting Out Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Stockport Posts: 28 Casino cash: $491	I've got the same symptoms, very jerky setting off, clutch slurring on changes even with traction control off and in S6. Driving me mad. I’ve read it could be the SMG software not compensating for clutch wear and hence searching for the biting point, going to give BMW a call tomorrow to book it in. They may be able to re-calibrate the biting point ??? Thank god for warranty. (I hope)

20-11-2009, 09:15 PM	#5
Droop Snoop Wonky 'L' after Washing Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 18 Casino cash: $1129	Had the same problem, car went to Sytner Wycombe last week and they reset clutch bite point, sorted. Hope same works for others.