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Break-in period for new tranny/clutch?

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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 03:24 PM
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They received the clips today... but ordered the wrong ones.

This dealer really sucks!!
 
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Old Aug 17, 2006 | 06:31 PM
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Originally Posted by DarkMiniCooperS
They received the clips today... but ordered the wrong ones.

This dealer really sucks!!
Actually, it sounds like Larry, Moe and Curly....
When they call you to pick up your car, if it were mine, I would go over it real carefully to make sure that everything that was supposed to be fixed was fixed and that there are no new items (like more damaged wheels).... I would do the inspection before I signed off on accepting the car (and wouldn't give them back their loaner until my car passed the inspection).
 
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Old Aug 18, 2006 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by caminifan
Actually, it sounds like Larry, Moe and Curly....
When they call you to pick up your car, if it were mine, I would go over it real carefully to make sure that everything that was supposed to be fixed was fixed and that there are no new items (like more damaged wheels).... I would do the inspection before I signed off on accepting the car (and wouldn't give them back their loaner until my car passed the inspection).
Excellent advice there dude!!

I'll do this for sure, and also add a test drive with the service advisor sitting beside me...
 
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 05:25 PM
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I "finally" got my car back and it's driving #1 !!

I'm so happy...

The new tranny feels so great. It shift wonderfully, and the 2005 gears ratio are amazing!! I've read about making it drive like a different car from people that had pre-05 trannys... Well it does drive completely different!!! It's amazing!! It feels like a completely new car with the new gears ratio.

I have not try the LSD a lot yet... I was on a rush to get home to catch Prison Break on TV lol... But on the 2 street corners I took, it does feel a lot better... The inner wheel didn't spin, and I could exit with more power and speed... But it feel kind of strange (I guess I got to get used to it)... Since the wheels don't spin too much now, it feels as if the front end wants to loose grip, but it's just a feeling lol... Just nailing is and you're out and ready for the long staights... lol

I'll test it more tomorrow afternoon...
 
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Old Aug 21, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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I am glad to hear that everything seems to have gotten sorted out for the best. Hope your test tomorrow confirms it.
 
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Old Aug 22, 2006 | 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by caminifan
I am glad to hear that everything seems to have gotten sorted out for the best. Hope your test tomorrow confirms it.
Thanks for the good words caminifan!!

Today, I drove it a bit more, and I really like it! 05 gears ratio + LSD is a blast to drive.

It was raining a lot on my way back home and the LSD is simply amazing !
 
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