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03-18-2008 | 09:38 AM

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rodneyremington

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Originally Posted by monacobmw' post='546874' date='Mar 18 2008, 07:22 AM

You can try to replicate the sport package by using lowering springs and new wheels. You won't get the same exact feel of the sport package, but you will get pretty close (with good looks too).

Aftermarket springs and wheels will give you nothing like the sport package. Active steering, active suspension, etc. provide a whole different level of handling.

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03-18-2008 | 10:18 AM

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My Ride: 2008 BMW 550i Sport Carbon Black Metallic/Cream Beige 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

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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='546581' date='Mar 17 2008, 07:22 PM

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I've said it a million times before but I'll say it again, I always drive my car in manual mode with the sport button pressed...

Then why not get a proper manual transmission, lazy arse???

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03-18-2008 | 10:23 AM

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My Ride: 04 545i - Titanium Silver/Black, Sport pkg, Comfort Seats w/ Lumbar, Premium Sound, power rear sunshade, Adaptive Xenon Headlights, Steptronic, Park Distance Control, Fold down rear seats w/ski bag, Aux jack, 6-disk changer, puddle lamps... Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol) Interior: Portable Sirius Stilletto 100 w/car kit, Garmin Nuvi 680 mounted below rear-view mirror, LCI-style I-drive knob, Dark Poplar Center Dashboard Trim. Exterior: E60 forum clings, 5% rear tint, ACS roof spoiler (painted black for distinct look against limo tint), ACS trunk spoiler, ACS add-on front spoiler and rear apron (awaiting installation), "18 Black Staggered BeBeS Style OER (emergency replacement for cracked sport 124 rims), black kidney grill, white accessory lighting (including license and trunk lamps), Angel-eye upgrade, AIB xenon-matched fog lamps, AIB V3's on order, red rear reflectors

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Originally Posted by moschse' post='546597' date='Mar 17 2008, 04:49 PM

That's great. Congrats. One question, does the SA have a "lag" when you floor it in first gear. I have the regular auto, and this hesitation, or delay is starting to piss me off. I just hit 1200 miles, so i'm starting to truly understand the power...every other gear is fine, but first gear from a complete stop is not good. Any thoughts?

Somebody needs a SprintBooster!

For <$300 you can live a hesitation-less existance

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03-18-2008 | 10:29 AM

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Rudy

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Originally Posted by GT Premi' post='546998' date='Mar 18 2008, 02:18 PM

Then why not get a proper manual transmission, lazy arse???

Because I prefer the high technology of the SMG rather than an old-fashioned, traditional manual. After driving the SMG for 3 years, and about 33K miles, there's no going back to that old clutch pedal thingamabob...

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03-18-2008 | 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Rudy' post='546581' date='Mar 17 2008, 05:22 PM

I think 6th gear is locked out when in sport mode (not the console button but the S1, S2, S3... mode.)

I've said it a million times before but I'll say it again, I always drive my car in manual mode with the sport button pressed...

Actually, you have M6 available when the Sport button selected and in manual mode. The display indicates "Sport M6". Am I missing something?

On re-reading I see I am missing something... No S6 is your point. I didn't check that but I'll believe you.

On the other question, you lazy arse, it just could be that this transmission is "better" than straight manual in all or nearly all regards (depending on your needs/wants). I think it shifts faster than a human might do, only question is whether the shift points are optimized for what you're attempting to do... the algorithms may not be perfect, but "they're pretty darn quick!"

Cal

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03-18-2008 | 01:58 PM

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Originally Posted by moschse' post='546597' date='Mar 17 2008, 08:49 PM

Have you tried resetting the auto. This has been mentioned many times on this forum, but works for some. Turn the key to position 2, engine lights on buy engine not started. Then press foot on accelerator right to the floor, so kick down is engaged. Hold it there for 25 or more seconds, then release. This is thought to reset the auto to factory settings and the lag disappears. It is a consequence of BMW's auto box "learning" your driving style, so it may reoccur, in which case repeat the process.

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