San Diego area Z4M owners...

bfm01 · 03-02-2018, 06:28 PM

Hi all, I'm wondering if there are any local Z4M (Coupe) owners who could give me an opinion. Comparison my car to yours. I've had my car for a few months now and am having a hard time mastering the clutch operation. Can't seem to get a good, smooth rhythm to my technique. Don't know if I'm loosing my touch or if something needs adjustment or? I'm inviting you to drive my car and let me know your thoughts.
thanks, David in Little Italy.

VindieselJetta · 03-02-2018, 06:31 PM

There has to be a few Z owners who can help in the Whale Vagina area.

i2ichal2dZ4M · 03-02-2018, 11:14 PM

remove that clutch delay!

ried · 03-03-2018, 12:13 AM

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Originally Posted by i2ichal2dZ4M

remove that clutch delay!

What he said. CDV kills the whole experience. Remove it, ASAP, and you'll be much happier.

bfm01 · 03-03-2018, 09:51 AM

Thanks...I looked under the car and it looks to have been previously removed! I'll look again and maybe snap a photo. Maybe I'm missing something!

SDCoupe · 03-04-2018, 09:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bfm01

Hi all, I'm wondering if there are any local Z4M (Coupe) owners who could give me an opinion. Comparison my car to yours. I've had my car for a few months now and am having a hard time mastering the clutch operation. Can't seem to get a good, smooth rhythm to my technique. Don't know if I'm loosing my touch or if something needs adjustment or? I'm inviting you to drive my car and let me know your thoughts.
thanks, David in Little Italy.

I can check it out if you like. I'll pm you.

bfm01 · 03-04-2018, 06:50 PM

Super..thanks!

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I can check it out if you like. I'll pm you.

wdb · 03-04-2018, 09:45 PM

I have an M and a 3.0si. The M is tough to to get the 1-2 shift smooth. Both have CDV delete. And I have 50 years experience driving stick.

I just start out in 2nd sometimes.

Z4C17 · 03-09-2018, 09:51 PM

I am located in riveraide county. Would like to meet some coupe owners!

SDCoupe · 03-10-2018, 11:41 AM

We need to do a SD meetup soon. I checked out brm01's car. Felt normal to me. Definitely has the 1-2 notchy shift but nothing unusual. I think this is just normal for this transmission.

ehokana · 03-12-2018, 12:53 AM

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Originally Posted by Z4C17

I am located in riveraide county. Would like to meet some coupe owners!

I'm in the temecula-area. Would certainly like to see a meet-up/cruise soon

bfm01 · 03-14-2018, 10:34 AM

Thanks for taking a look/drive. Eased my mind a bit!

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Originally Posted by SDCoupe

We need to do a SD meetup soon. I checked out brm01's car. Felt normal to me. Definitely has the 1-2 notchy shift but nothing unusual. I think this is just normal for this transmission.

ZAR4MC · 03-14-2018, 10:46 AM

These really helped change the whole experience of 1-2 on my Z4MC.
> Clutch delay Valve removal
> New Gearbox Mountings
> New Gearbox Oil
> ZHP gear Knob!!!! I dont know why i didn't start with this mod... best thing ever for only a couple of bucks...

SDCoupe · 03-14-2018, 01:37 PM

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Originally Posted by ZAR4MC

These really helped change the whole experience of 1-2 on my Z4MC.
> Clutch delay Valve removal
> New Gearbox Mountings
> New Gearbox Oil
> ZHP gear Knob!!!! I dont know why i didn't start with this mod... best thing ever for only a couple of bucks...

Are those in order of improvement? I've done a transmission flush and zhp nob. The clutch delay would help the clutch feel and bite but not the gear changes I wouldn't think. Haven't tried the mounts, maybe that is the secret.

E90PAT · 03-16-2018, 09:45 PM

So I just bought a z4m in San Diego and I'm still here until tomorrow. If you'd guys are interested in meeting before I take it back to Miami, I'd love to. Pm me

SDCoupe · 03-17-2018, 09:59 AM

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Originally Posted by E90PAT

So I just bought a z4m in San Diego and I'm still here until tomorrow. If you'd guys are interested in meeting before I take it back to Miami, I'd love to. Pm me

Congrats on the coupe! Pm sent.

wdb · 03-18-2018, 08:23 AM

I have two zeds, one of which shifts very nicely and the other of which has a bit of a hitch in its giddyup. The one that shifts well has Redline ATF as its lubricant. I'm thinking of switching the other one over.

bfm01 · 03-20-2018, 05:37 PM

Rats! I'm just now seeing this. I'm sure you're on your way back home...enjoy!

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Originally Posted by E90PAT

So I just bought a z4m in San Diego and I'm still here until tomorrow. If you'd guys are interested in meeting before I take it back to Miami, I'd love to. Pm me

Huz-Z · 03-21-2018, 02:16 PM

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Originally Posted by wdb

I have an M and a 3.0si. The M is tough to to get the 1-2 shift smooth. Both have CDV delete. And I have 50 years experience driving stick.

I just start out in 2nd sometimes.

Is this a "thing" with some German cars? I had the same issue with a VW Golf I owned for almost ten years. I eventually got used to it. In my case, the car seemed to shift 1 -2 more easily if I shifted at lower RPM, as opposed to winding her up in 1 before shifting to 2.

ehokana · 03-23-2018, 01:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Huz-Z

Is this a "thing" with some German cars? I had the same issue with a VW Golf I owned for almost ten years. I eventually got used to it. In my case, the car seemed to shift 1 -2 more easily if I shifted at lower RPM, as opposed to winding her up in 1 before shifting to 2.

None of my Porsches seem to have had this type of issue issue, although my MR2 did, oddly. That being said, I just swapped to redline in the Z4 and have noticed shifting is much smoother now.

dorksturhh · 04-05-2018, 05:15 PM

I was in the same position you were, I couldnt shift smoothly enough. I came from a miata and s2k so I kept think it should be shifting like that but after driving for awhile you realize the Z is more specific

as a tip for daily driving, 1-2 gear, I shift earlier before the power kicks in
after getting use to this, you can shift at any rpm, good luck. Driving stick is a learning experience everyday

03-02-2018, 06:28 PM	#1
bfm01 New Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2006 z4m Coupe Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	San Diego area Z4M owners... Hi all, I'm wondering if there are any local Z4M (Coupe) owners who could give me an opinion. Comparison my car to yours. I've had my car for a few months now and am having a hard time mastering the clutch operation. Can't seem to get a good, smooth rhythm to my technique. Don't know if I'm loosing my touch or if something needs adjustment or? I'm inviting you to drive my car and let me know your thoughts. thanks, David in Little Italy.
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VindieselJetta Private First Class 34 Rep 154 Posts Drives: Z4m Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tampa Bay, FL iTrader: (1)	There has to be a few Z owners who can help in the Whale Vagina area.
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i2ichal2dZ4M Lieutenant 62 Rep 516 Posts Drives: 2007 BSM Z4MC Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Los Angeles, California iTrader: (1)	remove that clutch delay! __________________ 2007 BSM Z4M Coupe - 18" VOLK TE37 - 18" Apex ARC-8 - GC Track/Street
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bfm01 New Member 7 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 2006 z4m Coupe Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: San Diego, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks...I looked under the car and it looks to have been previously removed! I'll look again and maybe snap a photo. Maybe I'm missing something! Last edited by bfm01; 03-03-2018 at 05:01 PM..
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wdb dances with roads 4696 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	I have an M and a 3.0si. The M is tough to to get the 1-2 shift smooth. Both have CDV delete. And I have 50 years experience driving stick. I just start out in 2nd sometimes.
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Z4C17 New Member 11 Rep 27 Posts Drives: Bmw z4 coupe Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: California iTrader: (0)	I am located in riveraide county. Would like to meet some coupe owners!
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SDCoupe First Lieutenant 78 Rep 335 Posts Drives: M Coupe Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: San Diego iTrader: (0)	We need to do a SD meetup soon. I checked out brm01's car. Felt normal to me. Definitely has the 1-2 notchy shift but nothing unusual. I think this is just normal for this transmission.
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ZAR4MC Private First Class 93 Rep 133 Posts Drives: '07 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: RSA iTrader: (0)	These really helped change the whole experience of 1-2 on my Z4MC. > Clutch delay Valve removal > New Gearbox Mountings > New Gearbox Oil > ZHP gear Knob!!!! I dont know why i didn't start with this mod... best thing ever for only a couple of bucks... __________________ 07 Z4 ///M Coupe - Sapphire Black / Imola Red My S54 Journal
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E90PAT SOFLO CODING 199 Rep 3,587 Posts Drives: Z4M Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: SoFla iTrader: (18)	So I just bought a z4m in San Diego and I'm still here until tomorrow. If you'd guys are interested in meeting before I take it back to Miami, I'd love to. Pm me
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wdb dances with roads 4696 Rep 4,093 Posts Drives: '07 E86, '02 996, '95 Seven Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: the perimeter iTrader: (4)	I have two zeds, one of which shifts very nicely and the other of which has a bit of a hitch in its giddyup. The one that shifts well has Redline ATF as its lubricant. I'm thinking of switching the other one over.
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dorksturhh Pilot 33 Rep 8 Posts Drives: z4m coupe Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: west covina iTrader: (0)	I was in the same position you were, I couldnt shift smoothly enough. I came from a miata and s2k so I kept think it should be shifting like that but after driving for awhile you realize the Z is more specific as a tip for daily driving, 1-2 gear, I shift earlier before the power kicks in after getting use to this, you can shift at any rpm, good luck. Driving stick is a learning experience everyday __________________ https://www.instagram.com/dorksturhh/
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