Re: Notchy shifts while cold

[John Fulford-Brown <john@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

> Date: Mon, 9 Nov 1998 12:09:29 -0500
> From: "Wesleyan Hsu" <wes@domain.elided>
> Subject: Notchy shifts while cold
>
> Hi all,
>
> I'm a newbie on the list. About 3 weeks ago I purchased my first BMW, a '95
> 325i. Since then I've been lurking on the digest and other mailing lists.
>
> I have to say that I just love this car (not like that's a surprise to
> anyone). I do have one concern. I'm not sure if it's a problem. It may just
> be my lack of experience with manual transmissions.
>
> Lately when the car is cold and I try to shift into gear, the shifter feels
> rather "notchy" when switching between gears. The actual shift in gears
> happens fairly smoothly (well, as smoothly as my skills allow). After about
> 5 or so minutes, the shifter slips into position much more smoothly. Does
> this sound like a problem? The car has about 4k miles left on the warranty
> (and then the extended warranty kicks in). I would rather not bring it in
> just to have them tell me there's nothing wrong.
>
> One friend has suggested using one of the Red Line products. He said he
> heard on the digest that it might help. Would converting to a BL/SS/ERK help
> this as well?
>
> Wes Hsu
> 95 325i
>

It's normal.  Just take your time & shift SLOWLY until the gearbox has warmed
up.  You should try January in Toronto some time.  Some days I almost need two
hands to get it into reverse first thing in the morning!

John.
'95 325i Sport/SS/chipped (before I knew about Jim C.)

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