I finally took the plunge!

[Dan]

Called BMW and arranged the Warranty today! Went for Comprehensive cover with £100 Excess including the European Breakdown cover!

I'm now £1029 lighter (I don't do things monthly, hate direct debits!) so let's hope it's worth it!

Just got to hold out busting the car until the 30 day excess period has gone so 9th March is the threshold!

I think I might need the SMG Software update as I seem to be getting some clutch 'slip/slur' on occasions, either that or the clutch will be getting replaced and I'll hopefully feel the benefit straight away!

Now, how do you use launch control, I'm dying to give it a go!

[TMAQ]

worth having the warranty imo, good choice. i've got the top one my toy! and need to use it for a few bits soon.

i havn't tried launch control yet....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzYQaqokasQ

[Dan]

Cheers mate, cool vid, shame it's chopped off at the end! lol

[TMAQ]

think they cut the end off, thats when he launch controlled off the side of the mountain ... how deep is that guys voice in the video

[Dan]

I've just watched some of his other vids,I can't get my head around that hill start one!? lol and let me get this right, you keep your foot planted to the floor and as soon as you let the gearstick go the car will launch!?

Also depending on how quickly you push the accelerator down that determin's how hard the car is going to launch?

[Bounce]

Originally Posted by Dan

Called BMW and arranged the Warranty today! Went for Comprehensive cover with £100 Excess including the European Breakdown cover!

I'm now £1029 lighter (I don't do things monthly, hate direct debits!) so let's hope it's worth it!

Just got to hold out busting the car until the 30 day excess period has gone so 9th March is the threshold!

I think I might need the SMG Software update as I seem to be getting some clutch 'slip/slur' on occasions, either that or the clutch will be getting replaced and I'll hopefully feel the benefit straight away!

Now, how do you use launch control, I'm dying to give it a go!

Well done Dan,i did the same last month,my car is now under warranty,gonna give Murketts a ring and get a few things sorted,ie clutch slur,flap not working,down shift paddle playing up.

[Dan]

Originally Posted by BOUNCE

Well done Dan,i did the same last month,my car is now under warranty,gonna give Murketts a ring and get a few things sorted,ie clutch slur,flap not working,down shift paddle playing up.

I have a loose weather gutter at the rear, it was fine at 150mph+ the other night but I still want it done because I'm fussy! lol

Mine has some clutch slur I reckon, does it literally feel as though the clutch is slipping?

Mine has Inspection II this year aswell which Andy (at Murkett's) is going to do at a good price for me (£400 CHEAPER than my local stealer! ) so I think my Warranty might come in handy!

[Bounce]

Originally Posted by Dan

I have a loose weather gutter at the rear, it was fine at 150mph+ the other night but I still want it done because I'm fussy! lol

Mine has some clutch slur I reckon, does it literally feel as though the clutch is slipping?

Mine has Inspection II this year aswell which Andy (at Murkett's) is going to do at a good price for me (£400 CHEAPER than my local stealer! ) so I think my Warranty might come in handy!

Yes mate slips for a second or two,mainly in 5th and 6th when at full tilt,does nt seem to do it in lower gears.Andy at Murketts recon they can sort it.

[Dan]

Originally Posted by BOUNCE

Yes mate slips for a second or two,mainly in 5th and 6th when at full tilt,does nt seem to do it in lower gears.Andy at Murketts recon they can sort it.

How are they going to sort it, SMG software update or replacement parts?

Mine 'seems' to slip in the lower gears, full tilt in 4th, 5th & 6th is where it's at it's best for me and changes instantly with no slip at all!? lol

If I change from say 3rd to 4th with a 1/4 to 1/2 pedal then it seems to do some funny things on occasions?

[Bounce]

Originally Posted by Dan

Called BMW and arranged the Warranty today! Went for Comprehensive cover with £100 Excess including the European Breakdown cover!

I'm now £1029 lighter (I don't do things monthly, hate direct debits!) so let's hope it's worth it!

Just got to hold out busting the car until the 30 day excess period has gone so 9th March is the threshold!

I think I might need the SMG Software update as I seem to be getting some clutch 'slip/slur' on occasions, either that or the clutch will be getting replaced and I'll hopefully feel the benefit straight away!

Now, how do you use launch control, I'm dying to give it a go!

Try and reprograme the smg first,as thats what the warranty will ask for,if that does nt sort it they will take the clutch out,and hope its not worn to much.