88 vert, 108k miles.
I keep reading that getting into second can require some extra effort and is not uncommon. When I first bought the car there were no problems and everything was smooth.
However I feel that shifting up till 3rd gear is notchy. I do not notice it as much while downshifting .
I had the fluid replaced (I don't think my mechanic used redline). The shifting felt the same, however replacing the fluid made it clear I need a new rear seal.
This is my first manual transmission Bmw. I have driven other Manual cars old and new, and they all seem incredibly smoother.
I'll admit I'm not the smoothest shifter however I have been experimenting shifting at different Rpms to see if the problem goes away.
Second question, while is first or second , and I release the gas is it common for there to be so much "drag" , sorry for the incorrect terminology
Thanks
I keep reading that getting into second can require some extra effort and is not uncommon. When I first bought the car there were no problems and everything was smooth.
However I feel that shifting up till 3rd gear is notchy. I do not notice it as much while downshifting .
I had the fluid replaced (I don't think my mechanic used redline). The shifting felt the same, however replacing the fluid made it clear I need a new rear seal.
This is my first manual transmission Bmw. I have driven other Manual cars old and new, and they all seem incredibly smoother.
I'll admit I'm not the smoothest shifter however I have been experimenting shifting at different Rpms to see if the problem goes away.
Second question, while is first or second , and I release the gas is it common for there to be so much "drag" , sorry for the incorrect terminology
Thanks