The "hold down accelerator for 25s" trick for smoother shift
. Oh well guess I have to live with the rough change every now and then.
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Tried in today on my 08 535i. definately does something. i believe my car had learned how i drove during the break in period. and felt like a grandmas car. after i did this my car felt tototally different.
before it would shift at low rpms unless i was flooring it. usually shift like at 1500 rpm. now it holds out the rpms a little longer shifts at around 3500 and seems to me that the gas pedal works differently now. before i would press the gas and the car would go very slow if i pressed it more it wouldnt change much unless i floored it. now i can see a difference depending on how much i press the accelerator. ( sounds kind of weird when i write it down but basically the car feels better and more responsive)
before it would shift at low rpms unless i was flooring it. usually shift like at 1500 rpm. now it holds out the rpms a little longer shifts at around 3500 and seems to me that the gas pedal works differently now. before i would press the gas and the car would go very slow if i pressed it more it wouldnt change much unless i floored it. now i can see a difference depending on how much i press the accelerator. ( sounds kind of weird when i write it down but basically the car feels better and more responsive)
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D feels like an improved version of DS and DS feels like I'm shifting it manually with smoother transitions. Smooth shifts all around. Try it out.
D feels like an improved version of DS and DS feels like I'm shifting it manually with smoother transitions. Smooth shifts all around. Try it out.
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Originally Posted by sleepyca31' post='423737' date='May 12 2007, 11:44 AM
Then hold down the gas, past the downshift point to the floor for 25-30 seconds straight.
If you listen, at about 25s exactly you will hear some "noise" and that is the tranny "resetting" itself to factor specs
If you listen, at about 25s exactly you will hear some "noise" and that is the tranny "resetting" itself to factor specs
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My Ride: E61 CarbonBlack 535d, Ventilated and Heated Comfort Seats with Massage in Black Nasca Leather, Dark Poplar Wood, Professional Navi, Folding Rear Seats, Load Through, Advanced Remote, PDC, Bluetooth, Dimming and folding Mirrors, Bi-Xenons, Hi-Fi, Tinted
I did it yesterday. It is MUCH BETTER! Drives smoother, shifting is more logical imho. Why can't you configure I-Drive cron to run this process every two weeks? 
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I can't believe I didn't read this post until yesterday... I tried it and it works!!
I felt like 15 years youngers. Before I broke all the traffic laws, I got home in no time.
I will try the DS mode today.
I felt like 15 years youngers. Before I broke all the traffic laws, I got home in no time.
I will try the DS mode today.
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i dont know man....i think its not a huge difference , i just didnt feel the jerk in down shift....other than that my cars still the same ...
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My Ride: 2006 550i - Metallic Mystic Blue, Sport Package, STEPTRONIC Auto Transmission, Leather Interior, Power Front Seats w/Lumbar Support, Xeonon Head Lights (Angel Eyes), Park Distance Control (PDC), 6-CD Changer, Adaptive Head Light, SIRIUS Satellite Radio, Professional Radio, Premium Sound Package 13-Speakers Logic 7, Weather Band Radio, Voice Control (for Bluetooth Telephone Operatoin), 18" Run Flats, Rain-Sensing Wipers, Front/Rear Heated Seats, Flat Tire Monitor (FTM), Moonroof, Fold Down Rear Seats, Hardwired Valentine One
I tried it again about an hour ago on my '06 550i and I just don't see any difference... although the car runs smooth and fast anyway...
