What did you do for your ZHP/ BMW / MINI today? #2

[DeathTrap]

I had the CDV in for at least 40k miles. I haven't taken it out for a full test, so I can only give initial impressions.

Taking off 1st gear no longer feels like I'm guessing where the engagement point is. The clutch now has a more solid feel. I do not mean stiffer or more difficult to press, but modulation is more consistent or confident feeling.

The high rpm 1st to 2nd shift used to be downright embarrassing. I used to think in my head "I know I can drive stick, why am I being a noob?" That caused me to gingerly slip the clutch to have a smoother upshift. With the CDV gone, it becomes MUCH more natural to drive spiritedly, without thinking about how to engage the next cog.

General driving seems to feel better. I'll have to unlearn some things first, then I'll have a definite impression for this one.

[Dual]

Thanks very much for that!

[Sockethead]

Sadly, the CDV is inside the slave cylinder on the M2

[3LiterStraightSix]

I went to remove mine last summer to find nothing there...

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[704sw]

I found the “Big Boy Clutch Stop” made a much bigger difference to me than the CDV delete. My OE clutch released so much higher than the Mazda I was used to I felt like I was always guessing. The clutch stop took out the extra travel and made me feel a lot less of a noob despite many years of manual driving.

If anyone is interested, Garagistic makes one for $23 that’s identical to the $30 UUC one, and it keeps you from having to support UUC (which I’ve found many people don’t want to do).

[san]

I hardly noticed any difference when I took the cdv off.


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[ZHPizza]

You can make a clutch stop for $3 with an elevator bolt from Lowe's/HD, or buy a cheapie https://www.ebay.com/i/230820559306?chn=ps

[Reasoned1]

CDV delete was a good mod for me but, as stated, the clutch stop was even nicer.

[DeathTrap]

Elevator bolt might be next. I hate that mile of dead space after disengagement.

I love the fact the some people notice a big difference while others don't notice much with the CDV delete. 50skid said his shift quality actually worsened with the delete. I'm guessing that's due to driving style/technique more so than anything.

What exactly is the beef with UUC? Poor customer service? Poor product quality? They are local to me, and I like to support local business...

[Rovert]

I never noticed a difference either when I took mine out of the ZHP. I guess I’m not a race car powershifter.