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As above, I'm trying to figure out if my car has a clutch delay valve, and if so, how do I go about removing it?
To be honest I've no complaints with the way the car drives so may be a case of "if it ain't broke - don't fix it" but from what I've read, should improve gear change that little bit more and prevent excessive wear on the clutch. Every little helps eh? :D
Conflicting info online anyway that's for sure!
Yep! I always only post when I get sick of looking at conflicting ambigious bull online ;)Quote:
Originally Posted by Venom
have you checked realoem and next time she's on a lift being the other option I guess. Interesting topic though. :cool:Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
Good call on realoem :)
I got this far:
http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BF72&mospid=47429&btnr=21_0059&hg=21&fg=10
And after a little more fishing, the "lock valve" is what people normally call the CDV, question now is, how does one delete it?
Found this: http://www.bmwforums.info/bmw-tuning-forum/1553-clutch-delay-valve-cdv-e36-e46-e39.html
Love this - and I quote: "Removal of the valve in these cars results in very crisp and firm shifts. With a lightweight flywheel, the engagement is so positive and quick that passengers are pushed into the seat with greater force than ever before."
Haha, the mrs is going to LOVE that :rolleyes:
I do love little things like that! It's all about these little bits and pieces, short shifter, quick ratio rack, weighted gear knob etc etc it makes a difference overall :)