DS mode or streptonic?
11-29-2007, 04:12 AM
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Can somebody remind me ... what is the correct method to switch to "M" mode and have it stay there? if i hit a paddle, it changes to M, then changes back to D automatically after a few seconds. If i push the gear lever to the side, this engages D/S or whatever its called but keeps the car in auto mode. Do I then push a paddle whilst in D/S and it will stay in "M" until I knock the gear lever back to the side?
And then the sport button ... does this do much (e.g. is it worth pressing) if I am in manual mode using the paddles?
I've got all these extra options which I simply just don't use. For me, it's "D" and push the pedals. I'd like to play around with it a bit more
And then the sport button ... does this do much (e.g. is it worth pressing) if I am in manual mode using the paddles?
I've got all these extra options which I simply just don't use. For me, it's "D" and push the pedals. I'd like to play around with it a bit more
11-29-2007, 05:12 AM
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When I had my '06 330Xi, I found I had to use SD (or is it DS) for responsive driving. D felt sluggish by comparison, but I tended to use D in traffic as it was smoother in low speed, stop and go driving.
When I traded in the 330Xi for my 535Xi, I found the new car to be very responsive and surprisingly quick off the line in D, and for normal driving I don't feel the need to use SD like I did in the 330Xi. However, I have found that after I get rolling, say 40 mph, D can be a little sluggish when I want to step on the throttle and have the car respond quickly, so I switch to SD.
On the highway, I think SD keeps the car in 5th gear, or keeps it in 5th longer, while D will shift to 6th.
Bruce
When I had my '06 330Xi, I found I had to use SD (or is it DS) for responsive driving. D felt sluggish by comparison, but I tended to use D in traffic as it was smoother in low speed, stop and go driving.
When I traded in the 330Xi for my 535Xi, I found the new car to be very responsive and surprisingly quick off the line in D, and for normal driving I don't feel the need to use SD like I did in the 330Xi. However, I have found that after I get rolling, say 40 mph, D can be a little sluggish when I want to step on the throttle and have the car respond quickly, so I switch to SD.
On the highway, I think SD keeps the car in 5th gear, or keeps it in 5th longer, while D will shift to 6th.
Bruce
11-29-2007, 05:13 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr 5er' post='500297' date='Nov 29 2007, 01:03 AM
On both my wife's e46 and my e60 I always drive in DS mode. Much quicker response, especially in the e46.
and i cant feel any throttle response differences in D and DS at all. (maybe just my problem!)
11-29-2007, 05:19 AM
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Originally Posted by MikeThailand' post='500171' date='Nov 28 2007, 11:15 PM
I got my LCI 525i 218 hp for a couple of weeks now
first 500 kms i did regular D driving,i felt the first gear in the automatic didnt have enough power...
then i tried the M mode i streptonic and the drive improved immensely,i love this now!
and today i tried DS and i must say i was really impressed with the ride and the comfort of it
anyone else want to share their experience friends? how do you normally handle your car regular D,DS or M mode??
Mike
first 500 kms i did regular D driving,i felt the first gear in the automatic didnt have enough power...
then i tried the M mode i streptonic and the drive improved immensely,i love this now!
and today i tried DS and i must say i was really impressed with the ride and the comfort of it
anyone else want to share their experience friends? how do you normally handle your car regular D,DS or M mode??
Mike
I usually drive my 550 on DS mode. I only switch to steptronic mode when I decide to teach someone a lesson- this is when you want to get a full BMW power
11-29-2007, 05:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='500535' date='Nov 29 2007, 07:12 AM
Can somebody remind me ... what is the correct method to switch to "M" mode and have it stay there? if i hit a paddle, it changes to M, then changes back to D automatically after a few seconds. If i push the gear lever to the side, this engages D/S or whatever its called but keeps the car in auto mode. Do I then push a paddle whilst in D/S and it will stay in "M" until I knock the gear lever back to the side?
And then the sport button ... does this do much (e.g. is it worth pressing) if I am in manual mode using the paddles?
I've got all these extra options which I simply just don't use. For me, it's "D" and push the pedals. I'd like to play around with it a bit more
And then the sport button ... does this do much (e.g. is it worth pressing) if I am in manual mode using the paddles?
I've got all these extra options which I simply just don't use. For me, it's "D" and push the pedals. I'd like to play around with it a bit more
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Originally Posted by Russ1974' post='500535' date='Nov 29 2007, 08:12 AM
Can somebody remind me ... what is the correct method to switch to "M" mode and have it stay there? if i hit a paddle, it changes to M, then changes back to D automatically after a few seconds. If i push the gear lever to the side, this engages D/S or whatever its called but keeps the car in auto mode. Do I then push a paddle whilst in D/S and it will stay in "M" until I knock the gear lever back to the side?
And then the sport button ... does this do much (e.g. is it worth pressing) if I am in manual mode using the paddles?
I've got all these extra options which I simply just don't use. For me, it's "D" and push the pedals. I'd like to play around with it a bit more
And then the sport button ... does this do much (e.g. is it worth pressing) if I am in manual mode using the paddles?
I've got all these extra options which I simply just don't use. For me, it's "D" and push the pedals. I'd like to play around with it a bit more
11-29-2007, 08:44 AM
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Thanks all for feedback,i am also enjoying M mode and DS mode
i would do DS mose in city ,or slow trafic and go M mode when there is lesser traffic and of course on highways
Thanks again
Mike
i would do DS mose in city ,or slow trafic and go M mode when there is lesser traffic and of course on highways
Thanks again
Mike
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