The car almost got me killed today
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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Jan 4 2005, 12:03 AM
Were you in Sport mode?
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If I remeber correctly, I had ~ 1500 rpm. With my old 525i, 2nd gear would have been perfect to make the turn.
I am still learning...
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Originally Posted by Bokke' date='Jan 4 2005, 07:33 AM
just another reason to get the 6 speed? 
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Did you get touch-tone service on your phone yet or do you still have a dial? 
All kidding aside, drive what you enjoy! I still enjoy driving my 5-speed M3 but I can honestly say I won't be buying any new cars that have traditional manuals.
The key is to have fun!
All kidding aside, drive what you enjoy! I still enjoy driving my 5-speed M3 but I can honestly say I won't be buying any new cars that have traditional manuals.
The key is to have fun!
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My Ride: 2008 550, Carbon Black Metallic, Natural Brown Dakota Leather, Sport Package, Sport Automatic Transmission, Cold Weather Package, Power Rear and Manual Side Sun Shades, etc.
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Originally Posted by drjochen' date='Jan 4 2005, 08:36 AM
[quote name='realtyman' date='Jan 4 2005, 12:03 AM']Were you in Sport mode?
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If I remeber correctly, I had ~ 1500 rpm. With my old 525i, 2nd gear would have been perfect to make the turn.
I am still learning...
Jochen
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[/quote]Dr. Jochen:
If your attempted downshift from 3 to 2 was a little late, SMG may have been attempting to do the downshift at the same time you were. If SMG executed the 3 -2 shift just before you tried, you can end up with a 3 - 2 - 1 shift. Can happen with the Step as well.
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Originally Posted by Rudy' date='Jan 4 2005, 09:08 AM
Did you get touch-tone service on your phone yet or do you still have a dial?
All kidding aside, drive what you enjoy!? I still enjoy driving my 5-speed M3 but I can honestly say I won't be buying any new cars that have traditional manuals.
The key is to have fun!
All kidding aside, drive what you enjoy!? I still enjoy driving my 5-speed M3 but I can honestly say I won't be buying any new cars that have traditional manuals.
The key is to have fun!
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Its not all about function. Sometimes art plays a role too. Anyway, like I said, I am sure I will join you soon.
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Originally Posted by alohalc' date='Jan 4 2005, 04:28 AM
jimbo, you still not sure your sw version (based on your sig) 
?? i really want to get rid of this problem 
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?? i really want to get rid of this problem .[snapback]75398[/snapback]
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Originally Posted by drjochen' date='Jan 4 2005, 06:36 AM
[quote name='realtyman' date='Jan 4 2005, 12:03 AM']Were you in Sport mode?
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If I remeber correctly, I had ~ 1500 rpm. With my old 525i, 2nd gear would have been perfect to make the turn.
I am still learning...
Jochen
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[/quote]When I test drove the 645i with SMG, I noticed that the downshifts occurred at around 800-900rpm's. This was in non-sport mode. I didn't noticed if it differed in sport mode.
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Originally Posted by Jimbo' date='Jan 4 2005, 09:34 AM
[quote name='alohalc' date='Jan 4 2005, 04:28 AM']jimbo, you still not sure your sw version (based on your sig) ?? i really want to get rid of this problem .
?? i really want to get rid of this problem .[snapback]75398[/snapback]
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[/quote]so i think you have 13.2 or version before that since we are using 13.3 in the us now. i also have 13.2 but the problem still there
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