Re: <E36> Clutch Question

["Thomas Petersen" <bmw318is92@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Mike!

Balancing the clutch and accelerator is properly the best way to wear down 
the clutch in no time. So if you continue with this, then prepare for a 
clutch change soon. Use the brakes instead!

Regards,
Thomas Petersen
'92 318iS Coupe - Supercharged to 205HP



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>Date: Mon, 2 Oct 2000 18:20:18 -0500
>From: "Mike Theuri" <mikesoft@domain.elided>
>Subject: <E36> Clutch Question
>
>I have a 93 318i, 136K. I'm not sure whether this is a first or second
>clutch but it could very well be the first one. The clutch shifts well and
>there's no slipage. However today while in traffic, I was balancing the
>clutch and the accelerator  while on a hill to keep the car from rolling
>back for a minute or two. I didn't burn the clutch but on subsequent shifts
>after that the clutch felt unusually soft. Is this something to be 
>concerned
>about ? I'm also kind of at a cross roads on whether to keep or sell the
>car. So if the clutch is about to give way, I figure I might as well make
>my decision soon. Thanks
>
>Mike Theuri
>
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