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I have a 2002 330xi and i tried launching it for the first time since i got it. The first couple of times were just fine but after the 4th time my clutch started to feel weird. It felt like it had shorter range when you step on it. Also the RPM is being weird. Whenever i shift gears it goes up then goes down immediately and then go back up all the way to the certain rpm i want. Is my clutch slipping out? Or is it something else. Thanks guys in advance.
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Clutch drops at high rpm's? If your answer is yes, then my answer to "Is my clutch slipping out?" is also yes.
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You are launching an AWD BMW and are surprised you caused damage?
My advice - stop doing that. Hopefully you just glazed it and normal proficient driving will wear off the glazed layer returning it to decent condition and clutch feel. Likely you damaged the clutch, and at the very least caused accelerated wear on other parts in the drivetrain...
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Originally Posted by MIKYZZ4
+1 A proper ending to my original post BimmerBreaker, more informative than my short response.
Last edited by MIKYZZ4; 05-29-2016 at 05:24 AM.
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Did you launch with a lot of clutch slippage or just a quick release with heavy throttle? You may have overheated it. If it continues to slip, you will need a new clutch. It is about 15 years old and was not going to last forever anyway and driving like an old lady is no fun. Consider a heavier duty replacement for your driving needs.
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