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My Ride: 545i SMG with Limited Slip Differential
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Originally Posted by JDN' post='366984' date='Dec 13 2006, 06:47 PM
and still believe I can stick-shift faster than this type of SMG
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My Ride: 545i SMG with Limited Slip Differential
Model Year: 2005
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='366998' date='Dec 13 2006, 07:12 PM
Not giving enough time between launches either using Acceleration Assist (AA) or not, it will deactivate the AA feature. I'm having AA reset for the SECOND time by the dealer. I got a quizzical look from my SA when I told her it needed to be reset for the second time. I explained that it wouldn't have been necessary if BMW had warned those with SMG to wait at least 5 minutes between launches. 
I have used about 40 times AA and I have never reset nothing ...
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
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Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' post='367064' date='Dec 13 2006, 03:49 PM
I enjoy my SMG very much, but I would not buy BMW's SMG again. This is because after driving my brother's Audi with DSG, I found that it's much superior than SMG. So I would wait until BMW comes out with something similar.
Now, I have to point out something very serious about SMG. My wife drives my car 2 days every week because I need the Odyssey for my business. She always drive my car in "D" . When I drive the car afterwards, I notice that the clutch will slip considerably before hooking of the gear. This will cause the clutch to wear prematurely over time. I have an appointment tomorrow for clutch replacement that will not be covered by the warranty. Normal wear an tear my ass, I only have 22,000 miles.
So, if you plan to drive the SMG extensively in auto mode, make sure you budget in clutch replacement every 20K miles.
Now, I have to point out something very serious about SMG. My wife drives my car 2 days every week because I need the Odyssey for my business. She always drive my car in "D" . When I drive the car afterwards, I notice that the clutch will slip considerably before hooking of the gear. This will cause the clutch to wear prematurely over time. I have an appointment tomorrow for clutch replacement that will not be covered by the warranty. Normal wear an tear my ass, I only have 22,000 miles.
So, if you plan to drive the SMG extensively in auto mode, make sure you budget in clutch replacement every 20K miles.
The reason the clutch is getting worn is because your wife is driving the SMG as if it were an automatic. By that I mean to say that she is simply pressing the accelerator pedal and not moderating the pressure during shifts. In fact, I would venture so far as to say that you are also driving the SMG like an automatic.... even though you don't use the auto mode.
Take a look at my previous post regarding proper shifting procedure with SMG. Follow that, and you'll get better life out of the clutch and much better performance from the transmission in general.
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Originally Posted by speedracerF4i' post='367064' date='Dec 13 2006, 09:49 PM
I enjoy my SMG very much, but I would not buy BMW's SMG again. This is because after driving my brother's Audi with DSG,
Your brother has an A6 4.2 DSG or an S6 DSG, right ?
ROTFL ...
DSG there is only on little engines, not on sedan cars (A4, A6, A8) .
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Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='367070' date='Dec 13 2006, 03:53 PM
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
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Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
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Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
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Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
Originally Posted by AlexFW' post='367071' date='Dec 13 2006, 12:55 PM
I have used about 40 times AA and I have never reset nothing ...
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My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
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Premium Sound
Satellite Radio
Active Cruise
Comfort Seats
Navigation
Folding rear seats
Originally Posted by vegastrashed' post='367099' date='Dec 13 2006, 05:08 PM
Have you ever used AA back-to-back-to-back within a 10 minute time frame? I have. In doing so, the car disabled the AA feature. The same thing has happened to hollywoodtrash as well. He had to go to his dealer to get his AA reset.
I have never used AA once in the 2+ years I have owned my E60.
2 times in 10 minutes? You so crazy....
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My Ride: 2006 550i SMG
I love my SMG...and would order it again!!!! It's a great commuter/sporting transmission. I don't think the current version in my 550i is good for racing though. From reading the threads by the guys with the g-meters, steptronics are faster in a straight line..most of the time and I think a true manual would be better on the auto-x course. But as I said, for everyday driving, SMG is best of both worlds!
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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic
Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe
Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem
Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module
Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20
-----------------------------------------
2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav
Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips!
Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint
Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston
Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R
Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3
MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =)
ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05
I love my SMG...and would order it again!!!! It's a great commuter/sporting transmission. I don't think the current version in my 550i is good for racing though. From reading the threads by the guys with the g-meters, steptronics are faster in a straight line..most of the time and I think a true manual would be better on the auto-x course. But as I said, for everyday driving, SMG is best of both worlds!
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Now, I have to point out something very serious about SMG. My wife drives my car 2 days every week because I need the Odyssey for my business. She always drive my car in "D" . When I drive the car afterwards, I notice that the clutch will slip considerably before hooking of the gear. This will cause the clutch to wear prematurely over time. I have an appointment tomorrow for clutch replacement that will not be covered by the warranty. Normal wear an tear my ass, I only have 22,000 miles.
So, if you plan to drive the SMG extensively in auto mode, make sure you budget in clutch replacement every 20K miles.
So, if you plan to drive the SMG extensively in auto mode, make sure you budget in clutch replacement every 20K miles.
