Which driving mode do you use more often?
02-19-2009, 01:25 PM
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My Ride: '04 530d Executive, all options except sunroof and comfort seats
ECU remapped by ZipTuning to 260+bhp.
D -> 98% of the time
DS -> 1.5% of the time
M -> 0.5% of the time (only in the snow or some parkinglot sideways action)
I've went from manual/clutch in my other car to automatic in my E60 and i never EVER want to go back again to clutch for my daily drive.
Trafficjams are a real workout on your left leg in a manual.
BTW, i don't really think DS adds that much of a kick if you're flooring it. For semi-aggressive driving, DS keeps the revs on nicely, but in a diesel i've got all the torque i want from low down in the rev-band.
DS -> 1.5% of the time
M -> 0.5% of the time (only in the snow or some parkinglot sideways action)
I've went from manual/clutch in my other car to automatic in my E60 and i never EVER want to go back again to clutch for my daily drive.
Trafficjams are a real workout on your left leg in a manual.
BTW, i don't really think DS adds that much of a kick if you're flooring it. For semi-aggressive driving, DS keeps the revs on nicely, but in a diesel i've got all the torque i want from low down in the rev-band.
02-19-2009, 01:51 PM
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DS getting on-ramp, D most of the time , M very rare for parking lot slippery action
02-19-2009, 06:09 PM
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My Ride: 2009 535i
D=70% of the time
DSport =15% of time
DS/Sport=15% of time.
I love the various sport modes way more than drive, but I don't want to accelerate the engine life as I am keeping the car for a long time.
If someone could prove to me that there would be no difference on engine wear, then I would be DS 90% of the time.
DSport =15% of time
DS/Sport=15% of time.
I love the various sport modes way more than drive, but I don't want to accelerate the engine life as I am keeping the car for a long time.
If someone could prove to me that there would be no difference on engine wear, then I would be DS 90% of the time.
02-19-2009, 06:30 PM
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 545i M Sport Induvidual; Induvidual Black exterior (475 Saphire Black metallic), Induvidual Z1XX Merino leather Platinum interior, Logic 7, shadow line trim.
D > 60% for city driving
DS > 0% to save fuel
M > 40% for engine braking and going along mountain winding roads
DS > 0% to save fuel
M > 40% for engine braking and going along mountain winding roads
02-20-2009, 05:44 AM
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My Ride: 2007 525i, mystic blue metallic, black leather interior, dark poplar wood trim, premium package, navigation, iPod, park distance control, voice activation, bluetooth.
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Originally Posted by BMWRINO' post='796682' date='Feb 19 2009, 04:36 PM
DS.. with Sprint Booster.. WOO! HOO!! 
