New 2000-2.8 Z3

Mr.Hemi

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Hello and thanks for letting me join your forum.
Just bought my first BMW from original owner with 90,000Kms, or roughly 55,000 miles.
Car is in great shape minus shocks and struts, and tires which I have already started changing out.
My question is about CDV(Clutch Delay valve): I am sure my car has it, car is really awkward shifting 1st to 2nd gear and generally awkward at times???.
Wondering if theres a fix for it, as I have just started readying about it.
Any help appreciated greatly.
 

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Z Victor 1

Formerly "Ontiken1"
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British Zeds
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May 4, 2015
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194
Location
Ripley,Derbyshire.
Model of Z
E 89 Z4 S drive 23i
Hi and welcome, 1st to 2nd on BMW gearboxes was poor back then and is not much better now! However, there are many redeeming factors to Z roadster ownership. :thumbsup:
 

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British Zeds
M Power
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Location
Forest of Dean, Gloucestershire, England
Model of Z
Z3M Imola and Z4 (e89)
:welcome:Do an oil change on the gearbox first, it may have never been done it can make a big difference.
 
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