7 sp manual - gear crunch into 2nd and sometimes 3rd - Page 2

vettefan · 04-07-2014, 05:42 PM

I have to agree with Purpl, been driving mine since October. 2,700 miles and have not experienced any crunch from Day 1. Can't even say I have noticed any difference when cold, maybe a little more pressure required until fully warmed up? Seems the same as other manuals I have owned/driven in the past.

m3incorp · 04-07-2014, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by gthal

My BMW 328 and my BMW M3 did this for the first few thousand miles. That is, being a little stiff and sometimes a "crunch" going into a gear when very cold. Both of those cars stopped doing it... my C7 is also improving with both the warmer weather and use.

I will put $20 on the OP's car no longer exhibiting this in any meaningful way by June... assuming he is driving the car regularly

Interestingly, I also had a BMW M3 and BMW 328 and neither of mine were ever stiff or crunched and I live in relatively cold place.

gthal · 04-07-2014, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by m3incorp

Interestingly, I also had a BMW M3 and BMW 328 and neither of mine were ever stiff or crunched and I live in relatively cold place.

I suspect there are differences even in the same model of cars... my 328 was REALLY bad and took a while to get better.

The M3 was similar to the C7... I'm finding even today I notice it is much smoother and more consistent. Less stiff too. At first, getting into second meant you needed to purposely shift with some effort... now it is slotting into gear much easier.

thrilled · 04-25-2014, 07:40 PM

I've had this happen with I believe every manual I've ever drove.1st one 1953 ford econoline.3 speed on the colum.

vincentesq · 05-23-2014, 07:14 PM

Same problem with 2nd and 3rd gear and took it to dealer twice. I was told normal. However, miraculously at about 7500 miles, the gears were 90% quieter. Now, the noise is only there once in a while. I guess everything is finally "broken in".

04-07-2014, 05:42 PM	#15
vettefan Drives: C7 2LT Cyber Grey Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Dallas Posts: 35	No crunch I have to agree with Purpl, been driving mine since October. 2,700 miles and have not experienced any crunch from Day 1. Can't even say I have noticed any difference when cold, maybe a little more pressure required until fully warmed up? Seems the same as other manuals I have owned/driven in the past.

04-25-2014, 07:40 PM	#18
thrilled Drives: 1LT Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Kilmarnock,va Posts: 55	I've had this happen with I believe every manual I've ever drove.1st one 1953 ford econoline.3 speed on the colum.

05-23-2014, 07:14 PM	#19
vincentesq Drives: 2014 Artic White C7 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Central CA Posts: 6	Same problem with 2nd and 3rd gear and took it to dealer twice. I was told normal. However, miraculously at about 7500 miles, the gears were 90% quieter. Now, the noise is only there once in a while. I guess everything is finally "broken in".