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Originally Posted by LuvMyE92
Tempting as it is to say "yes",  no, you are not crazy.
I'm guessing that like the F87 with the integrated CDV/Slave, you have to replace the sucker with an older design, like from the E9x chassis. Not difficult, but not particularly easy with the tight clearances, fluid running all over you while you do it and bleeding it properly afterwards.
I hated it too on my M2, but I'm starting to come to terms with it (the clutch). Basically you have to do what BMW wants us to do, which is go slow and take it easy. If you rush the shifts and pop the clutch, that CDV is going to delay (hence the "D") the engagement of the clutch to save the drivetrain. It's annoying, it's frustrating, and I hate the attitude of the manufacturer that thinks that they know what's best for us, when in reality it's just there to reduce their warranty claims.
As for the shifter, it's perfectly normal for a BMW. It's actually a lot better than the older cars, which had a whole bunch of side-to-side slop and could make you miss shifts on hard acceleration when the engine torque would twist the transmission. You'll get used to it.
Now, the steering. I concur that it is odd. I'm actually happy to see you guys complain, because I thought that there was something wrong with my car. Now I know that it's not just me (or it). My impression of what it does, is that once you stop moving the wheel, the assist is off. Then, as you start to move it, the assist comes back on. This results in a really odd feeling. It also tends to keep the wheel pointed wherever you left it, there's no returning to center without some help.
Annoying. I don't like it. I wish it was better. But I'm getting used to it, and now that (thanks to you all) I know that "they all do that" I'm going to quit bitchin' about it. But don't let that stop you all from complaining about it to BMW. They can tweak the software, and if enough of us mention it, they'll have a fix for it eventually. I hope. |
Haha , well I know I am def crazy ... I reached out to BMW as well .. because I think the fix in the software would be an easy fix.. at least the bit when you completely turn off the nannies.. that signaling event shouldn't be allowed. So I believe that abrupt movement causes a signal being sent to engage some type of lane directional movement. Though the caveat being if nannies are off there is nothing to tell it to stop that movement. So I suggested that there be a kill command in place that when LKA is completely turned off that the steering input be dropped from monitoring of that system (which it should be one would have thought) . I tested last night on the highway for hours .. and it is a continuous guidance in that direction. There must be exact event triggered when steering/rack is moved in that manner that makes the system say " Oh shit steer in this direction" .. anyway I will see what BMW says.. if they would just let me see the event triggers in the software I could prove it lol.. I read signaling for a living pretty much..
For the clutch/shifter.. it's just really tough .. I mean it's like they got me by the balls.. I love the look/feel of everything else... but that clutch has me cursing out loud while driving.