Transmission problems exclusive to 08 models?

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05-19-2011, 11:11 PM

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^^Wow, Greggv, your car is living proof that Infiniti pawns BMW in reliability.

There are plenty of BMWs that have gone over 100,000 miles on a stock clutch as well lol

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05-19-2011, 11:38 PM

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There are plenty of BMWs that have gone over 100,000 miles on a stock clutch as well lol

The same cannot be said for BMW's cooling systems. Everything near and including the radiator on those things is just terrible.

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05-19-2011, 11:47 PM

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^I've never heard of that

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05-20-2011, 12:23 AM

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I have an 08, on the second transmission at 22k. The new one is nowhere near what I would call smooth. IMO.

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05-20-2011, 12:25 AM

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I have an 08, on the second transmission at 22k. The new one is nowhere near what I would call smooth. IMO.

My new one is notchy and feels a lot stiffer than my old one. I got my new one at 46k. Got a new clutch and all the related parts at 42k.

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08-08-2011, 10:49 PM

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I have an 08, on the second transmission at 22k. The new one is nowhere near what I would call smooth. IMO.

Sorry for thread revival, it only proves I was using the search feature.

What was wrong with your transmission? I'm getting annoyed by how lazy my 1-2 shift is. I don't think it's normal so I'm asking if this is normal with 5AT's.

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08-09-2011, 08:27 AM

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Sorry for thread revival, it only proves I was using the search feature.

What was wrong with your transmission? I'm getting annoyed by how lazy my 1-2 shift is. I don't think it's normal so I'm asking if this is normal with 5AT's.

My 5AT is kinda lethargic shifting from 1-2 also. I believe there is a shift kit available for the 5AT. Is this correct?

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08-09-2011, 09:07 AM

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My 5AT is kinda lethargic shifting from 1-2 also. I believe there is a shift kit available for the 5AT. Is this correct?

IMO this car should bark the tires on a high RPM 1-2 shift no problem, but it doesn't. I was looking at GTM's 5AT upgrades and I think before I ever do any power mods I think a transmission mod is more important, probably a valve body upgrade.

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