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Date: 10-15-05 09:14 From: bey Subject: spinning tires in first gear
Hello all I have a 1974 2002 with limited slip diff from a 320i, 38/38 weber four sp manual tranny. The problem I am having is that when I come of the clutch in first gear the car takes of like I am drag racing. There are no binding in the carb mechanism. Could this problem come from the diff.

Date: 10-15-05 09:23 From: cj in the BMW Sauber F1 car Subject: Re: spinning tires in first gear
I think the problem might be your right foot. Cris _________________ The rides! http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/792851 http://www.cardomain.com/memberpage/792793

Date: 10-15-05 09:59 From: Blau02(MN) in Minneapolis, MN Subject: Re: spinning tires in first gear
I had the same problem with the 38/38. I would think that you have some binding in the linkage that is being amplified by the synchronous carb. Perhaps time to replace the slider ball on the accelerator pedal?

Date: 10-15-05 11:56 From: steve k. in Redwood City, CA Subject: Re: spinning tires in first gear
what RPMs are you at when you launch? steve k. _________________ KGB-Racing Shirts KGB-Racing Mugs "Super Karate Monkey Death Car"

Date: 10-15-05 12:32 From: tkent02 in Littleton, CO Subject: Maybe you have a broken motor mount, letting the engine....
Letting the engine move and that movement pulls the throttle open? _________________ Tom Something always leaks.

Date: 10-15-05 01:33
From: Fly2002Fly in or near Dallas

Subject: Re: Maybe you have a broken motor mount, letting the engine.

I run a 38/38, and yes I have experienced a "Race" when accelerating from first. Before getting used to it, I tended to either race forward, or lag. Now after getting used to it I know what makes her happy, and I don't unintentionally look like an "ass" on the road. There is something at work there, I'm just to lazy to spend much time trying to figure out why it happens, plus jacking with carb is something I'd like to steer clear of, unless of course I have sound advice.
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