[neverending4181]

I've only been driving manual trans for almost a year, so I don't know what's good or bad in terms of the parts being replaced. So let me get on with my story.

I had to get my car fixed at the dealer because they messed up my door, and there was an emissions malfunction. So, that being said, I needed a loaner to get me back and forth to work. They gave me a 2007 S Convertible. It didn't look like a 2007, because it had the older body style, and the inside looked like the dated models. I guess it was a R55? Because mine is a R56, 2007 S, with the updated body style and interior. So anyway, this loaner was in manual as well, and it felt a lot different driving it. It seems to "grip" better on first gear by comparison to my car. My car, however has about 25,000 miles, which the loaner only has 3000. Is it because it has less mileage that it grips better than my car, and that I may need to replace my clutch or is that the way it is. I'm just concerned because if I do need to replace my clutch, isn't 25,000 a bit premature? I've only driven 2 cars that were in stick, and that's mine and that loaner I had. And I am aware that BMW switched engine vendors, so I'm hoping that could be the reason why it feels different.

Any advice, please let me know!

[kevkbuk]

The convertibles are still using the older body/interior style as the new version has not be released yet. Did you not notice the supercharger wine!?

The R56 S has more torque and so it's probably easier to break traction than the older model. I'd suggest you test drive another R56 S and compare the two. Also consider if this car had LSD and yours doesn't, or if the tryes are different brands/types.

[neverending4181]

Quote: Originally Posted by kevkbuk (original)

The convertibles are still using the older body/interior style as the new version has not be released yet. Did you not notice the supercharger wine!?

The R56 S has more torque and so it's probably easier to break traction than the older model. I'd suggest you test drive another R56 S and compare the two. Also consider if this car had LSD and yours doesn't, or if the tryes are different brands/types.

Hmm, not sure if the loaner has LSD (limited slip differential?), but mine definitely does have it. The loaner had 16 inch wheels, and mine has 17. I think the convertible was more "responsive" by comparison. It felt rougher too. My 2007 S felt like driving a Lexus in comparison to the convertible! It was so bumpy and very sporty and noisy. But I do LOVE that supercharger wine. I didn't discover it was a S till I revved it up!

I doubt my clutch is worn because I'll be at 6th gear, and I'll floor it, and the RPMs aren't going haywire. So I guess it's just the way it is.

[loomx]

The R56 has a lighter clutch and a duel mass flywheel... also the standard biting point is higher.

[Troy]

What he said and yes LSD is limited slip differential. If you put the car into first and lift the clutch up slowly without any gas and the car moves without shuddering then the chances are your clutch is fine.