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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 05:55 PM
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What kind of clutch problems are you experiencing in your C6?
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 05:57 PM
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Absolutely none, although I do have trouble shifting into 1st gear at times. I don't know if it's a shifter or clutch problem, but I've had this problem in my E36 M3 before, so nothing new for me. I usually shift into 2nd and back into 1st, and that usually fixes it.
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Old Apr 13, 2005 | 06:04 PM
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you might want to checkout the thread "C6 Clutch Problems" that was started on 4/11. It is on the C6 Tech/Performance forum.
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Absolutely none, although I do have trouble shifting into 1st gear at times. I don't know if it's a shifter or clutch problem, but I've had this problem in my E36 M3 before, so nothing new for me. I usually shift into 2nd and back into 1st, and that usually fixes it.
I've driven manual tranny's for 30 yrs. syncing the gears to go into first is just the nature of the beast. shifting into any gear before 1st will typically do the trick.

I have had no problems with my clutch. On the contrary, I think it is fantastic.

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Originally Posted by REL44
Absolutely none, although I do have trouble shifting into 1st gear at times. I don't know if it's a shifter or clutch problem ... I usually shift into 2nd and back into 1st, and that usually fixes it.
Ditto
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None at 3,900 miles!

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Originally Posted by DANNOV
you might want to checkout the thread "C6 Clutch Problems" that was started on 4/11. It is on the C6 Tech/Performance forum.
Thanks
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There's a TSB out for this. High revs (6500 rpm) may cause the spring to momentarily lose tension and regain tension when revs drop to about 6000 rpm. Easy dealer fix is available for this.

I've had no problems at all with mine.
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That is why I got the automatic instead.
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There's a TSB out for this. High revs (6500 rpm) may cause the spring to momentarily lose tension and regain tension when revs drop to about 6000 rpm. Easy dealer fix is available for this.

I've had no problems at all with mine.
break out the details or I'm gonna raise the BS flag. I'm not saying that the clutch sucking itself to the floor is BS, done it several times and I can replicate it at will but where did you find the TSB info ? I've been unable to locate it anywhere, even stopped by the dealer and had him look for it while i watched his computer screen. if you got a TSB number it would be greatly appreciated
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That is why I got the automatic instead.
Did you see the thread about Z51 owners feeling elite? The guy was frustrated because people would post threads asking legit questions about F55 and people would troll in and say "get the Z51".

I've noticed you always say this when people ask about the MN6. No offense but I think we get it that you like your automatic transmission.
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Originally Posted by Zig
break out the details or I'm gonna raise the BS flag. I'm not saying that the clutch sucking itself to the floor is BS, done it several times and I can replicate it at will but where did you find the TSB info ? I've been unable to locate it anywhere, even stopped by the dealer and had him look for it while i watched his computer screen. if you got a TSB number it would be greatly appreciated
My dealer is terrible at finding TSBs for all the ones for my C5 they were unable to find one. I had to have Ken Fitchner give me the numbers and then they could find them. Some dealers just don't get it.
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