Misshifted 3rd -> 2nd
Originally Posted by m3ster
In the BMW community they call this "money shifting" because that shift just cost a lot of money. It is a common problem with the 1995-1999 (E36) M3. When I had an M3 I had to pay particular attention to this. With my 350z I know it can happen, but it is not as easy to do as it was in my M3.
To the OP, I'm glad to hear that your engine is still running fine.
To the OP, I'm glad to hear that your engine is still running fine.
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From: Charlottesville, VA
Originally Posted by Kolia
You might want to have your linkage checked.
Mine goes straight from 3 to 4 all the time.
Mine goes straight from 3 to 4 all the time.
I've only had the car a week or so, and I've already done this once, although it only redlined, no more.
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From: Colorado Springs, CO
Originally Posted by chriskabobbers
haha you can't drop from 6th to 2nd, they're on the same shifting side 
now ... trying to drop from 6th to 3rd, but missing that and hitting 1st .. WOW! 
now ... trying to drop from 6th to 3rd, but missing that and hitting 1st .. WOW! 
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From: Germany
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From: Irving, Tx
Originally Posted by CaliTouring
The second time was at the drag strip... same thing went from 3rd to second. again luckly nothin happend since I noticed it right away and pressed the clutch.
Originally Posted by TurboTrey
Why would you be going from 3rd to 2nd on the drag strip? You doing the Fast and Furious 1/4 drag race that is 5 minutes long?
Originally Posted by lightemup99
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From: Dallas, TX
Originally Posted by LouiZ
ouchhhh that hurt!!!...^^ and he meant he was trying to shift to 4th but hit second....
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