Hey folks,
(I posted this on BCBimmers.com but wanted to see what others think)
Just looking to get some input based on my experience with the 325i so far. I purchased the car almost 2 weeks ago from a friend of a friend who let the car sit in storage for a long period of time. He insured it maybe a week before I bought it and it was only driven maybe once or twice. I learned that the clutch on particularly older German cars are stiff/heavy so it was a real change coming from an MR2.
A week goes by and I've noticed the clutch to feel softer and not as heavy/stiff or heck, for the sake of arguement, feel like a sack of bricks as it once was. I do recall when I first started to drive it, it felt like I was learning how to drive standard all over again. The engagement point was hard to get used to and the car would lurch/jump/dance especially in 1st and shifting itnto 2nd. Not so much 3rd/4th/5th gears.
I'm starting to get very paranoid that something's wrong with my clutch hydraulics and/or my clutch is slipping somewhere. I tested it by going up a hill (not as steep as I wanted to) putting it in 3rd and then shifting into 5th, flooring it, but no sign of slippage. I even put the car into 3rd at a stop, slowly ride the clutch in and out to see if the car would move, it did and when I let go of the clutch, it would stall instantly (not a good idea but whatever.) When driving, it feels like I have to give it a lot of gas in order for it to go so it seems like it's lost that original pep it once had when I first bought it. God forbid me but it feels like I'm driving a 4 cylinder Honda Civic DX.
When starting in 1st from a red light, it feels too smooth to get into gear, not like how I first got the car which is why I'm paranoid. I had another E30 owner try the clutch out and mentioned it was spongy/soft and I'll have to agree. I don't see any signs of leaks until I get under the car to see if the slave is leaking. I don't know when the last time the brake fluid was changed. Any input/help? Thanks!
(I posted this on BCBimmers.com but wanted to see what others think)
Just looking to get some input based on my experience with the 325i so far. I purchased the car almost 2 weeks ago from a friend of a friend who let the car sit in storage for a long period of time. He insured it maybe a week before I bought it and it was only driven maybe once or twice. I learned that the clutch on particularly older German cars are stiff/heavy so it was a real change coming from an MR2.
A week goes by and I've noticed the clutch to feel softer and not as heavy/stiff or heck, for the sake of arguement, feel like a sack of bricks as it once was. I do recall when I first started to drive it, it felt like I was learning how to drive standard all over again. The engagement point was hard to get used to and the car would lurch/jump/dance especially in 1st and shifting itnto 2nd. Not so much 3rd/4th/5th gears.
I'm starting to get very paranoid that something's wrong with my clutch hydraulics and/or my clutch is slipping somewhere. I tested it by going up a hill (not as steep as I wanted to) putting it in 3rd and then shifting into 5th, flooring it, but no sign of slippage. I even put the car into 3rd at a stop, slowly ride the clutch in and out to see if the car would move, it did and when I let go of the clutch, it would stall instantly (not a good idea but whatever.) When driving, it feels like I have to give it a lot of gas in order for it to go so it seems like it's lost that original pep it once had when I first bought it. God forbid me but it feels like I'm driving a 4 cylinder Honda Civic DX.
When starting in 1st from a red light, it feels too smooth to get into gear, not like how I first got the car which is why I'm paranoid. I had another E30 owner try the clutch out and mentioned it was spongy/soft and I'll have to agree. I don't see any signs of leaks until I get under the car to see if the slave is leaking. I don't know when the last time the brake fluid was changed. Any input/help? Thanks!
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