Disappointing Gearbox Performance 550i
11-20-2008 | 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='726307' date='Nov 20 2008, 10:27 AM
i dunno. i have a 6 speed and i dont have any hesitation. is it b/c of a manual gearbox? ...
11-20-2008 | 05:46 AM
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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='726316' date='Nov 20 2008, 09:39 AM
No. I have the manual, and I have hesitation, too.
really? was my car modded when i bought it? it looked bone stock. or mebbe i am just driving the hell out of it. sometimes i think it's hesitation but it's actually my stupid DSC and DTC kicking in
11-20-2008 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by brabusw209amg' post='726319' date='Nov 20 2008, 09:46 AM
really? was my car modded when i bought it? it looked bone stock. or mebbe i am just driving the hell out of it. sometimes i think it's hesitation but it's actually my stupid DSC and DTC kicking in
11-20-2008 | 08:59 AM
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Manny tranny and other stuff
Recently gone, but never forgotten:
2005 Ford Mustang GT (hence the name)
Torch Red/Crimson
Manny tranny and every option available for that year
2002 Chrysler 300M Special
Brilliant Black/Light Taupe/Dark Slate
Autostick and goo-gobs of neat features that I will sorely miss
Originally Posted by TAJARO' post='726512' date='Nov 20 2008, 01:53 PM
... I hate to go aftermarket with a booster...
11-20-2008 | 09:09 AM
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Originally Posted by TAJARO' post='726512' date='Nov 20 2008, 12:53 PM
Mine's a manual and the hesitation is getting worse- especially ~3k into second gear with heavy throttle- you really feel it. First I thought it was traction control but it's not- it's simply sort of a 1-2 second delay getting the throttles open... I thought maybe teh "25 second reset" (that I still can't find anywhere...) might help me. I hate to go aftermarket with a booster...
what is the hesitation? i really dont feel anything. how does it feel like? lemme try again when i drive home later. I spin tires when i shift.
11-21-2008 | 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by midwest bmw' post='726270' date='Nov 20 2008, 05:40 AM
Wow, I have ZSP and SAT and when in Sport mode I note zero hesitation in the vehicle.
The 550 with ZSP & SAT is every bit the luxo cruiser & beast I had hoped for when I plunked down my $70k.
The 550 with ZSP & SAT is every bit the luxo cruiser & beast I had hoped for when I plunked down my $70k.
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11-21-2008 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by TAJARO' post='726512' date='Nov 20 2008, 12:53 PM
Mine's a manual and the hesitation is getting worse- especially ~3k into second gear with heavy throttle- you really feel it. First I thought it was traction control but it's not- it's simply sort of a 1-2 second delay getting the throttles open...
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