CDV Just Installed Today

SROC3 · 04-26-2007, 11:56 PM

So since I've joined this forum I've always seen it that people do the CDV delete or replace it w/ a modified one. I just did the latter and geeez......IT IS A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. The part is $38 (shipped) from Zeckhausen and the install is between $50 to $70 depending on where you have it done.

After "grinding" into 2nd gear 3 times , I pretty much had enough of it. Not to mention the "jerks" when shifting. Now its as smooth as you can shift. Again....Auto Talent/Technik in Marina Del Rey, CA doing a phenomenal job.

I am now officially a "shift happier" person.

wj4 · 04-27-2007, 12:19 AM

Since you're in SoCal as well...in the 310, where did you get it done at?

Not Ur Avg 3 · 04-27-2007, 12:56 AM

congrats

NPDAN · 04-27-2007, 01:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

So since I've joined this forum I've always seen it that people do the CDV delete or replace it w/ a modified one. I just did the latter and geeez......IT IS A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. The part is $38 (shipped) from Zeckhausen and the install is between $50 to $70 depending on where you have it done.

After "grinding" into 2nd gear 3 times , I pretty much had enough of it. Not to mention the "jerks" when shifting. Now its as smooth as you can shift. Again....Auto Talent/Technik in Marina Del Rey, CA doing a phenomenal job.

I am now officially a "shift happier" person.

Does the place you mention that did the work carry the parts? you got a ph number for them?

BeMyWife330i · 04-27-2007, 08:06 AM

got mine, cant wait to install it

spesrf25 · 04-27-2007, 08:08 AM

Just got mine in the mail today. Can't wait to put it on!!!!

Keep us updated on the differences.

HyperM3 · 04-27-2007, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by SROC3

So since I've joined this forum I've always seen it that people do the CDV delete or replace it w/ a modified one. I just did the latter and geeez......IT IS A WORLD OF DIFFERENCE. The part is $38 (shipped) from Zeckhausen and the install is between $50 to $70 depending on where you have it done.

After "grinding" into 2nd gear 3 times , I pretty much had enough of it. Not to mention the "jerks" when shifting. Now its as smooth as you can shift. Again....Auto Talent/Technik in Marina Del Rey, CA doing a phenomenal job.

I am now officially a "shift happier" person.

Wow, you PAID to have this done? It took me 15 minutes to do it by myself on a drive on ramp. Seriously to those out there considering this, DONT pay someone. Do it yourself, save the money, and start learning about how your car works.

Lastly, I find that it grinds more now going into 2nd. I dont know why but it seems the synchros on this car suckass. It just doesnt like to be shifted fast.

Milehigh E90 · 04-27-2007, 11:12 AM

CONGRATS!
I just did mine yesterday as well! WOW what a difference! Got the part from Zeckhausen as well. Guys its a cheap part, $35 plus shipping. I had a local BMW shop here do the work while they were also installing the Grouppe M intake, Dinan exhaust a the strut tower brace.
It's lie a new clutch has been installed.

BoostedBMW · 04-27-2007, 12:12 PM

Good to hear... I have my ZR CDV sitting here, all I need is the car now.

DBL-R · 06-03-2007, 02:34 PM

I am having mine sintalled this week along with a SSK from Rogue

Mr. 5 · 06-03-2007, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by wj4

Since you're in SoCal as well...in the 310, where did you get it done at?

It's really not that hard to do. I did a CDV delete in my M3 and it was cake. Just get a small C clamp and crimp the line before you take it off. Once you delete it or replace it then lossen the clamp and blede the line a couple times and you're done.

PresaMat · 06-03-2007, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Wow, you PAID to have this done? It took me 15 minutes to do it by myself on a drive on ramp. Seriously to those out there considering this, DONT pay someone. Do it yourself, save the money, and start learning about how your car works.

Lastly, I find that it grinds more now going into 2nd. I dont know why but it seems the synchros on this car suckass. It just doesnt like to be shifted fast.

Ive noticed a lot of posts about this subject... ive found it easier to shift fast without the CDV. Especially if I keep my RPMS up and dont let off that much the 1-2 shift is fine (besides the WAY too long throw).

Mat

HyperM3 · 06-03-2007, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by PresaMat

Ive noticed a lot of posts about this subject... ive found it easier to shift fast without the CDV. Especially if I keep my RPMS up and dont let off that much the 1-2 shift is fine (besides the WAY too long throw).

Mat

Since I put on the shorter OEM knob last week the shifting pleasure has increased 10fold(in addition to the CDV mod). The feeling of the actual gates is better and motion of the shifter has proven short enough that I dont need an actual "short shift kit".

Food for thought.

Mr. 5 · 06-03-2007, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

Since I put on the shorter OEM knob last week the shifting pleasure has increased 10fold(in addition to the CDV mod). The feeling of the actual gates is better and motion of the shifter has proven short enough that I dont need an actual "short shift kit".

Food for thought.

I already bought the shorter all leather shift knob because I know I'm going to hate the OEM one.
Did you get the all leather one or the short leather/aluminum?

HyperM3 · 06-03-2007, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Mr. 5

I already bought the shorter all leather shift knob because I know I'm going to hate the OEM one.
Did you get the all leather one or the short leather/aluminum?

All leather. I have a Ti Cavalino knob in my M3 and my hand slips on that all the time if its sweaty. I knew the leather would give me much better grip. Actually, maybe Ill swap them and see how that goes. Hmm.

Mr. 5 · 06-03-2007, 09:01 PM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

All leather. I have a Ti Cavalino knob in my M3 and my hand slips on that all the time if its sweaty. I knew the leather would give me much better grip. Actually, maybe Ill swap them and see how that goes. Hmm.

I have all these things sitting around in my living room just waiting to get installed.
I was telling my wife to take the baby to the sitter because I'm going to take a day off work just to install all of my mods the day after I get my car, including the CDV.
I know how much of a difference the delete makes.

DHC · 06-07-2007, 11:15 AM

+1 on the modified CDV. I just had it done yesterday and love it; the difference is not subtle.

I'm just ticked that I've been shifting through that crap OEM CDV for two years!!!!

AW335TT · 06-08-2007, 01:27 AM

How much time would the modified CDV save in the 1/4 mile..I just orderd mine and it's being shipped out tomorrow. Just wondering how many milliseconds it would knock off my time??

HyperM3 · 06-08-2007, 06:32 AM

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Originally Posted by AW335TT

How much time would the modified CDV save in the 1/4 mile..I just orderd mine and it's being shipped out tomorrow. Just wondering how many milliseconds it would knock off my time??

You serious?

AW335TT · 06-08-2007, 11:57 AM

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Originally Posted by HyperM3

You serious?

Well yea...

HyperM3 · 06-08-2007, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by AW335TT

Well yea...

Seriously serious?

Potty_Pants · 06-08-2007, 01:21 PM

ordered the cdv mod...

gonna try to do the swap myself.

thanks for the offer HyperM3

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Milehigh E90 Private First Class 8 Rep 111 Posts Drives: 2006 330xi Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Denver iTrader: (0)	CONGRATS! I just did mine yesterday as well! WOW what a difference! Got the part from Zeckhausen as well. Guys its a cheap part, $35 plus shipping. I had a local BMW shop here do the work while they were also installing the Grouppe M intake, Dinan exhaust a the strut tower brace. It's lie a new clutch has been installed. __________________ 2006 330xi Sparkling Graphite, Aluminum and Black leather, 6 speed, iDrive, Preminum, Sport, Cold packages, 18" wheels, Satellite Radio, Comfort Access. Added: Strut Tower Brace, Grouppe M Intake, Dinan Exhaust, 19" ASA Rims, CF Mirrors Covers, CDV. And MORE to come! Last edited by Milehigh E90; 04-27-2007 at 12:17 PM..
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