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04-21-2009, 09:26 AM
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I have an 04' 545i non-sport, I think, auto tranny. By my gear shift, I have the +/- sign. When in drive and pull to the left, it says DS and If I go up/down, it shows M1 to M6. Now, what is the proper way to shift when I go manual from M1 to M6? When I reach high RPM, do I take my foot of the gas then shift? Or do I just leave the gas pedal depress when shifting? I have tried both and did really know the correct way and/or if one way was bad for the tranny. Please let me know, appreciate and input.......... 
04-21-2009, 09:28 AM
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Leave your foot on the depressed on the accelerator when manually up shifting in DS. When down shifting, lift your foot off the accelerator.
04-21-2009, 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='854034' date='Apr 21 2009, 01:28 PM
Leave you foot on the depressed on the accelerator when up shifting in DS. When down shifting, lift your foot off the accelerator.
04-21-2009, 10:14 AM
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For an automatic it doesnt matter. Whatever you prefer.
For SMG slight lift will help smooth it out, but not required.
For a manual, lift of gas whenever you shift.
For SMG slight lift will help smooth it out, but not required.
For a manual, lift of gas whenever you shift.
04-21-2009, 10:18 AM
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Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='854088' date='Apr 21 2009, 01:14 PM
For a manual, lift of gas whenever you shift.
04-21-2009, 10:27 AM
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Originally Posted by DRANGED' post='854089' date='Apr 21 2009, 01:18 PM
But for just a split second while you down shift, while you are heel/toeing
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04-21-2009, 06:42 PM
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Perfect! thanks for all the info, just always curious on the proper way to do just because it is a BMW. thanks again, you guys came thru again
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