[mrcheezle19]

So does/has anyone else had this issue. Basically when I'm giving the car and giving it a good ripping (full throttle) and then shift into 2nd I always feel that the transmission is fighting me. I'm not flat floor or powershifting. I wouldn't say there's a grind noise, but definitely some kind of rough sounding noise. I'm not hurrying the shift but not being slow either.

Sorry if that was jumbled, but I assume you guys understand what I'm getting at. It's been like this since I can remember. Have 10k on the car now and don't ever beat on it but the rare occasion. Never missed shifted or grinded during daily driving. Thanks for your input.

[XutvJet]

How many miles?

Is the tranny fluid completely warm (i.e. 15 minutes of driving)?

[mrcheezle19]

just hit 10k. Yeah I wait at least 30 minutes before driving the car spiritedly.

[Dav3]

1 > 2 on the m2 is pretty clunky

Very hard to get a smooth short shift

On Sport+ it’s a bit easier but for most of the time you really have to learn to shift with a bit of accuracy and patience

[Gimmethecash]

Originally Posted by mrcheezle19

Basically when I'm giving the car and giving it a good ripping (full throttle) and then shift into 2nd I always feel that the transmission is fighting me. I'm not flat floor or powershifting. I wouldn't say there's a grind noise, but definitely some kind of rough sounding noise.

I always feel like it’s the rear tires that are fighting me (and I’m winning) Not a grinding noise, more of a squealy sound.

All joking aside, this car definitely rewards a well-executed shift and punishes very slight deviations from same. There are not a lot of mushy parts between the engine & rear wheels, so hard acceleration makes for firm shifts, especially 1->2 when TC needs to reel you in a little bit as soon as the power hits the road.

I installed a UCP, and the shorter clutch pedal throw helps. I imagine a short shifter might as well.

[mrcheezle19]

Having driven many BMW manuals over the years and my prior big power e30 I just find it a little strange. Maybe bring it up to the dealer. I've tried very slight variations when driving like this and doing the 1-2 and still come up with the same thing. I do this with all systems off (long press TC button) btw.

[cookiesowns]

No issues here but I also don’t use the UCP and or the clutch stop. I’ve found the transmission moves a bit under certain loads and it will cause the clutch to bite differently. I can feel a bit of clutch drag in the Tranny sometimes.

[PackPride85]

It's because the difference in gear ratio is so high between 1-2, and you get a massive torque boost at the same time.

[M2OG]

Do you have a clutch stop installed?