/// My 3!

[NKTOB]

bro, where did u get your CDV removed? my mech said my '01 e46 330 doesn't come with any CDV..not sure how true it is, but when I jacked up the car, can't seem to find one either..probably my eyes are not sharp enough

http://www.zeckhausen.com/CDV.htm

btw, any improvement in gear shifting?

Yet to remove them on my M3, once the above parts arrives I'll do it as well. Not sure where's yours should be but it shd be there.

Here's how it looks like on my M3...the people in M3forum.net swears by taking it out!

http://www.madrussian.net/m3/diy_cdv.shtml

 

[NKTOB]

CDV delete!

Notchy feel all but gone!

 

[NKTOB]

Can't take the risk with Redline...

 

[hakim_radzuan]

looks good! how the feel after take out CDV?

 

[NKTOB]

looks good! how the feel after take out CDV?

as what the guys at m3forum.net says...it shouldn't have been there in the first place - lol!

much smoother shifts!

 

[NKTOB]

Water pump...

Alternator...

Expansion tank...

Plus new bearings, belts & radiator coolant.

 

[M.Directspares]

whats mileage on you car?

 

[NKTOB]

whats mileage on you car?

approx 60,000kms...

no prior record on previous ownership maintenance on them...better change them on my end.

 

[SilverBullet]

wow, this is quite major preventive maintenance work u got there bro! looking good..yup, better be safe than sorry

:listen: how much is the damage so far?

 

[cannondale>]

actually what is the purpose removal of this cdv ?

 

[Alex5522]

actually what is the purpose removal of this cdv ?

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?p=3123184
http://www.dtmpower.net/forum/e46-3-series/158807-clutch-delay-valve-330ci.html

 

[NKTOB]

wow, this is quite major preventive maintenance work u got there bro! looking good..yup, better be safe than sorry

:listen: how much is the damage so far?

Yup, 'preventive care maintenance'...

Let me recall the damages this month :

1. Water pump RM1850 with o-ring & gasket
2. Alternator RM1900
3. Expansion Tank RM380, coolant RM40
4. 2 bearings, 1 fan belt, 1 aircond belt + labour RM500
5. BMW Rear Axle Oil 3 bottles RM414
6. Michelin Pilot Super Sport 4pcs RM6000
7. New BMW original chrome kidney grills RM400

Yet to kira this one...from Autobahn Specialist straight to Swissvax!

 

[NKTOB]

wait...

i just got 'stick'!

Thanx to fellow cummittees...I'm honored! Will keep this tread as informative as I can!

 

[NKTOB]

Feast your eyes my fellow UDMers on these...the yellow BBKs look just right in there!

 

[hakim_radzuan]

Yellow BBK looks good! yummehh

 

[NKTOB]

actually what is the purpose removal of this cdv ?

1. Direct clutch modulation possible
2. Lengthens clutch life significantly

I believe the CDV actually protects the transmission at the expense of the clutch, by slowing the linkup between the engine and tranny. So it's more to protect noobs from destroying the rest of the tranny by resulting in slower clutch linkage (more friction wear) if you try to drop the clutch at 6k RPM.

The removal of the CDV is to allow for a faster clutch takeup without the "delay".

 

[cannondale>]

so you dont want to protect your transmission?

 

[NKTOB]

so you dont want to protect your transmission?

Won't recommend for people who's not good in 'stick' driving. Removing the CDV also reduces clutch wears.

 

[NKTOB]

Some pixs to share from the spa session...

Steps include :

1. Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Professional
2. Swissvax Cleaner Fluid Regular
3. Swissvax "Blau-Weiss" - specially for BMW paints
4. Swissvax "Crystal Rocks" - added protection to hood, roof & trunk
5. Swissvax Autobahn - PTFE (teflon) coating protection for my BBS CHs

They actually cover up for unveiling when doing delivery!

Teflon coated rims!

Certificate...

Brushed, vacumm clean...

 

[BlackCat]

Looking really good there bro...