Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='245085' date='Feb 23 2006, 08:20 PM

No way theres not "all the advantages" theres like one... straight line acceleration and thats it, and thats a maybe... Actually to be honest I think if you use Acceleration Assist on the SMG you can bet a better time than the Steptronics but i wouldnt want to beat on the clutch at every stop light... like how you can on a step...

Why the SMG? Cuz you get much better control especially on twisties and in turns. I think the shifts are faster and better even in regular driving mode than the step, it doesnt always upshift to the highest gear, you get crisps shifts with SMG, none of this sloppy lazy shifts that the steptronic does... Its personal preference... I much prefer the manual feeling of a shift with SMG.

With the steptronic even if you slap it over in manual mode the shifts are still not crisps... theres still the torque converter lag/feeling...

Originally Posted by Bokke' post='244900' date='Feb 23 2006, 12:29 PM

Znod - thanks for being kind....the driver and the car are learning

Originally Posted by BetterMakeWay' post='244807' date='Feb 23 2006, 12:48 PM

Also another personal question: i see you have the style 101 rims. If i'm not mistaken you purchased those rims recently (in the last few months), you even started a thread about this (weight saving). The question is related with weight savings: do you know by any chance if style 101 rims are the lightest or one of the lightest oem rims? The reason i'm asking this is because i want to buy some 19s but don't know exactly what to choose from: 166 style, bbs rxII or 101 style. I like the design on all, almost the same, but how about the weight difference? Thanx.

PS: a hint for me is the fact that 101s are 2 pice rims.

Originally Posted by Heat' post='245609' date='Feb 24 2006, 07:14 PM

Thnx for all the great info guys. I guess its STEP>SMG/MT huh.

Originally Posted by Centurion' post='245207' date='Feb 23 2006, 11:27 PM

Bokke,
At what RPM are you holding the motor for your launches? (I'm also assuming that you're dropping the clutch, that is, quickly pulling off your left foot from the clutch pedal once you've got the motor at the desired RPM).

Originally Posted by Bokke' post='245644' date='Feb 24 2006, 05:33 PM

I have varied RPM's from 500 to 2000. Best result so far seems to be in 1000 to 1500 range. The ambient temp seems to have an impact, as the colder the temp the more wheel spin I am getting. I am hoping to get some testing this weekend in the 50F range!

Originally Posted by 530iii' post='245767' date='Feb 25 2006, 06:58 AM

I'm down for some 0 to 60 mph and 1/4 mile runs at a future meet, space willing of course!

Originally Posted by 700700' post='245772' date='Feb 25 2006, 02:04 AM

1/4mile enough??