LCI 535d M Sport
03-26-2007, 07:36 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='406623' date='Mar 25 2007, 07:30 AM
I'll definitely be remapping this year!
Poor man's blag.
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Poor man's blag.
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03-26-2007, 07:42 AM
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Originally Posted by 1994_RX-7_Tour' post='407105' date='Mar 26 2007, 04:36 PM
Can someone explain what "remapping" is? For us uninitiated..... thanks!
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03-26-2007, 07:48 AM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='407109' date='Mar 26 2007, 11:42 AM
Pay a (hopefully) professional company to change the software settings in the Engine Control Unit.
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03-26-2007, 03:32 PM
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I have a question. I saw that the new automatic gearbox is equipped with a sport button for the engine management. I read that it also is foreseen for the 535d among some others. Why doesn't your car has this button ?
I'm currently driving a Sept 04 535d and want to buy a new one. But I'm very curious about that power button.
I'm currently driving a Sept 04 535d and want to buy a new one. But I'm very curious about that power button.
03-26-2007, 10:53 PM
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Originally Posted by aybeesea' post='406830' date='Mar 25 2007, 11:38 PM
Did you miss out on Active Steering in your list of toys?
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03-26-2007, 10:55 PM
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Originally Posted by gorban' post='407025' date='Mar 26 2007, 10:10 AM
I have a 525dT on order with a June 1st delivery. I noticed that the residual heat button on the climate controls are gone. Have BMW taken away the function or do you have to use the idrive to turn it on?
03-26-2007, 10:57 PM
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Originally Posted by venturi300' post='407312' date='Mar 27 2007, 12:32 AM
I have a question. I saw that the new automatic gearbox is equipped with a sport button for the engine management. I read that it also is foreseen for the 535d among some others. Why doesn't your car has this button ?
I'm currently driving a Sept 04 535d and want to buy a new one. But I'm very curious about that power button.
I'm currently driving a Sept 04 535d and want to buy a new one. But I'm very curious about that power button.
03-26-2007, 11:07 PM
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Originally Posted by TC.' post='407426' date='Mar 27 2007, 07:53 AM
Read a lot about the active steering option - not sure if that would reinstate the 'connected' feel you get from the 3??
One thing's for sure, those who have experienced it appear, to a "man", to fully appreciate its benefits. It could be a matter of "justifying the decision" of course.
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03-27-2007, 11:58 AM
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Brief update........800 on the clock and really starting to feel sweet now. New auto box is very very smooth and so far makes perfect selection choices taking full advantage of the available torque and only dropping gears when necessary, new motor is now starting to sound very hushed even at start up (quite noisy with no miles on it) with awesome power delivery. Still not gone above 3.5K RPM but even below this it has a phenominal tunr of speed; its ability to make objects disapear in the rear view mirror is amazing..........it gives you a real punch back into the seat when you push it - and i still haven't pushed it to kick down yet or go beyond 3.5k rpm!
03-27-2007, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by TC.' post='407661' date='Mar 27 2007, 02:58 PM
Brief update........800 on the clock and really starting to feel sweet now. New auto box is very very smooth and so far makes perfect selection choices taking full advantage of the available torque and only dropping gears when necessary, new motor is now starting to sound very hushed even at start up (quite noisy with no miles on it) with awesome power delivery. Still not gone above 3.5K RPM but even below this it has a phenominal tunr of speed; its ability to make objects disapear in the rear view mirror is amazing..........it gives you a real punch back into the seat when you push it - and i still haven't pushed it to kick down yet or go beyond 3.5k rpm!
You're not making my wait any easier. Sounds amazing....