will this break my trans

avgn5x · 01-14-2020, 01:58 PM

when it's wet i occasionally like having fun and i'll throw it in manual and kick the back end out. i generally do this in first is this bad for my trans?

iqraceworks · 01-14-2020, 03:02 PM

I doubt it...you are just spinning the tires. No big deal.

bmwsinceday1 · 01-14-2020, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by avgn5x

when it's wet i occasionally like having fun and i'll throw it in manual and kick the back end out. i generally do this in first is this bad for my trans?

But when you kick the back end out, avgn, you will probably put extra wear on the clutch, depending on how you "do it". May not hurt 1st gear /synchros, but the clutch- extra heat/friction, translates to wear. Right? Be careful.

avgn5x · 01-14-2020, 07:01 PM

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Originally Posted by avgn5x

when it's wet i occasionally like having fun and i'll throw it in manual and kick the back end out. i generally do this in first is this bad for my trans?

But when you kick the back end out, avgn, you will probably put extra wear on the clutch, depending on how you "do it". May not hurt 1st gear /synchros, but the clutch- extra heat/friction, translates to wear. Right? Be careful.

i've only done it once so i think i'm okay

E92William · 01-14-2020, 08:20 PM

You'll be okay. Make sure you don't hit a curb thatd be my concern. Doing this every once in a while won't do anything bad.

Emilime75 · 01-14-2020, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by bmwsinceday1

But when you kick the back end out, avgn, you will probably put extra wear on the clutch, depending on how you "do it". May not hurt 1st gear /synchros, but the clutch- extra heat/friction, translates to wear. Right? Be careful.

Fairly certain his description means he's automatic.

Emilime75 · 01-14-2020, 08:37 PM

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Originally Posted by avgn5x

when it's wet i occasionally like having fun and i'll throw it in manual and kick the back end out. i generally do this in first is this bad for my trans?

Doing so probably puts less load on the trans than a straight line pull in the dry, especially from a stop or low speed.

bmwsinceday1 · 01-15-2020, 06:52 AM

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Fairly certain his description means he's automatic.

Ohhhh, sheesh- I didnt know. Why am I always thinking manual transmission......LOL

avgn5x · 02-06-2020, 10:19 PM

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Fairly certain his description means he's automatic.

Ohhhh, sheesh- I didnt know. Why am I always thinking manual transmission......LOL

yeah im 18 didn't have the money for a manual one lol

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