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06-18-2007, 02:00 PM

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Originally Posted by okram' post='437042' date='Jun 18 2007, 08:49 PM

Would the "adaptive throttle" procedure also work on older cars without start button and how?

I received the adaptive throttle info from a post by olli_535d who mentioned it worked on the E46, which also didn't have a start-stop button. So I would therefore assume that you would simply turn the key to the point where all the electrics are on but the engine is not. All other steps would be the same. Give it a go and let us know how you get on...

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06-18-2007, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by Lord Monkey' post='437103' date='Jun 18 2007, 09:14 PM

....The only way to truely overcome lag is increase capacity, fit sequential turbos or have a re-map.

Or all the above

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06-19-2007, 12:43 AM

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My Ride: F11 520d Touring Imperial Blue, sports automatic, VDC, black leather sports seats, M Sport steering wheel, HiFi Professional, 18" 328 wheels, Xenon, PCD, electrical tow hitch etc... E87 120dM -10, Titanium silver, xenon, PDC, Hifi, 18" wheels etc. E87 120d M sport- 08, Le Mans blue, xenon, PDC, Hifi, 18" wheels etc. Sold: BMW 525dT Deep sea blue, xenon, PDC, leather, Hifi, USB etc.

I was considering the 520dT but when I test drove it I was disturbed by the fact that nothing happened below 2000 rpm's and then the car would jump away. I finally decided to order the LCI 525dT. This car responds already at 1200 rpm's but the first gear is still quite jumpy and you'll want to get in to second gear as soon as possible. I have even tried to set off in second gear and it works but not if you want fast response as when you are entering a road with heavy traffic.