Hard to get into 1st gear after SMFW install - N54Tech.com

Iaintslow · 07:42 PM

Just got 550i clutch and Mfactory smfw installed and now i have to force 1st gear and reverse to go in specially in the morning. Is this normal with smfw or sounds like slave is going out? I tried bleeding it and same ****. It gets a bit better when car warms up and completely normal while driving. Its easy to get 1st when car is rolling slowly but if at compete stop from neutral to first is not fun. Im 440miles breaking period so far not sure if that matters tho

135iam · 10-29-2017, 06:47 PM

I installed the Mfactory smfw and spec clutch two weeks ago. Engagement/shifting is like OEM.

Did you change trans fluid?

ianc · 10-29-2017, 07:36 PM

Did you lubricate the input shaft splines on the trans when installing the clutch?

ianc

Iaintslow · 10-30-2017, 07:21 PM

Just changed fluid to synchomax and no difference. Not sure about splines i didn't do the work my self. Just re-flashed mhd backend and lowered idle back down from 900 to 750rpm and its easier to go in 1st now. Whats really great is that i have no more chatter at 750rpm after break in so I'm happy about that, not sure if synchromax has anything to do with that since its a bit thicker oil but I'm happy i don't have to idle at 900 anymore.

Iaintslow · 10-30-2017, 10:23 PM

Well **** chatter is back at 750 it comes and goes �� i guess i will try 800