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CDV why?

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Post by Jl-c » Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:16 pm

Everyone recommends removing the cdv, which is fine in itself, but two questions 1 what improvement does removing it make? and 2 why did BMW fit it in the first place? Many thanks. :)
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Post by GuidoK » Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:19 pm

Jl-c wrote: ↑Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:16 pm and 2 why did BMW fit it in the first place? Many thanks. :)
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Post by Jl-c » Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:23 pm

GuidoK wrote: ↑Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:19 pm
Jl-c wrote: ↑Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:16 pm and 2 why did BMW fit it in the first place? Many thanks. :)
For people who dont have proper foot control on the clutch (americans)
Ah, starting to make sense :D
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Post by 2dogs » Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:38 pm

GuidoK wrote: ↑Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:19 pm
Jl-c wrote: ↑Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:16 pm and 2 why did BMW fit it in the first place? Many thanks. :)
For people who dont have proper foot control on the clutch (americans)
:lol: :thumbsup:
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Post by srhutch » Sat Oct 13, 2018 5:54 pm

And yes it makes a lot of difference.
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:19 pm

Yes, it works particularly well on Montego Blue Coupes! :rofl: :thumbsup:
Coupes because stunning!
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Post by firebobby » Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:47 pm

Mr Tidy wrote: ↑Sat Oct 13, 2018 9:19 pm Yes, it works particularly well on Montego Blue Capris! :rofl: :thumbsup:
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Post by Mr Tidy » Sat Oct 13, 2018 10:14 pm

Capris are proper - they don't have a CDV! :P
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Current - Silver Grey MC, Imola Red heated Nappa & carbon trim. Aeros, H & R Coil-overs, 224s, OE Strut brace, Nav, cup-holders, DSP Hi-Fi, pdc, cruise, MFSW, no CDV! E90 330i daily
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Post by Jl-c » Sat Oct 13, 2018 11:04 pm

Guess it has to go then. I have noticed that after starting off when cold, you de-clutch and it doesn't disengage smoothly, it drags and jerks before the clutch disengages. OK when hot though. I'll replace brake and clutch fluid and remove it at the same time. Thanks guys, sheesh the things we have to put up with because of the colonies :fuelfire: :poke:
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