318ti.org forum

Go Back   318ti.org forum > Garage > Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing

Notices

Track, Auto-X & Drag Racing Discuss "organized" racing, car set-ups, driving techniques, track tips, events, driving schools, maintenance and more.

.
» Recent Threads
M50+manual swap bastard...
03-01-2024 10:00 PM
Last post by Andy318
Yesterday 02:34 PM
3 Replies, 46,588 Views
Cali Top owners: How...
07-14-2014 04:29 PM
Last post by Trusted-1
03-15-2024 02:37 AM
2 Replies, 43,790 Views
FOR SALE: 82k mile 1995...
03-15-2024 01:24 AM
Last post by di318
03-15-2024 01:24 AM
0 Replies, 39,357 Views
BMW E36 Compact rear...
03-13-2024 12:56 PM
Last post by BMW Welsh rally
03-13-2024 12:56 PM
0 Replies, 50,237 Views
WTB: 318ti with...
04-20-2022 08:57 AM
Last post by di318
03-10-2024 08:08 PM
21 Replies, 246,673 Views
The 318ti OBD-II engine...
10-19-2006 06:48 PM
Last post by Cybersid13
03-09-2024 02:12 PM
209 Replies, 679,655 Views
Reply Share/Bookmark
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
Old 06-18-2018, 04:54 PM   #1
joe1602
Senior Member
 
joe1602's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Horseheads, NY
Posts: 259
Vehicles
iTrader: (0)
Default No shift from 3rd to 2nd

In my autocrosses over the past 2 weekends, We have been having difficulties shifting from 3rd to 2nd. From fairly high speeds (60-65 mph) braking & shifting down to second for a turn. We match revs, and nothing, I am pulling, pulling, pulling but it is just not letting me get back to 2nd until the revs drop and our speed drops. This year I have put in Redline MTF-90 since I have plans to track the car at the Glen sometime this summer. Up to this point I have used Pennzoil syncromesh manual transmission oil, not sure what the actual weight of it is. However, in the previous 5 years we have been unfortunate enough to autoX on small lots with short slow courses. Therefore, we have not had to worry about shifting. My question is: Could the heavier redline oil be causing this? I plan on changing it back to the Pennzoil this week just to see, but it has only happened when autocrossing at higher speeds, never an issue with day to day driving. If anyone has any experience with this I would really appreciate some extra info.

Thanks in advance!
joe1602 is offline   Reply With Quote
Reply

Bookmarks


Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 
Thread Tools
Display Modes

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
Short Shift option for Swap guys J!m Transmission 8 06-19-2012 12:43 PM
Anyone need a 2nd or 3rd ti? BlackBMWs eBay and Craig's list listings 9 04-30-2012 06:27 AM
bmw short shift ipswich318ti Transmission 12 11-13-2006 01:55 PM
Installing a Short Shift 1996 328ti Knowledge Base 1 12-05-2005 01:31 AM
Shift knob takes off when I shift in 2nd canadian_ti Interior and ICE 12 08-24-2005 06:12 PM


All times are GMT +1. The time now is 08:28 AM.


.
Powered by site supporters
vBulletin Version 3.8.8
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Copyright ©1999 - 2024, 318ti.org
© vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2
[page compression: 61.64 k/70.53 k (12.61%)]

318ti.org does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness, or usefulness of any information or products discussed.