View Poll Results: If you have had SMG problems, do you:
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From: Winter Park, FL
My Ride: 2005 545i (SMG)
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I use normal mode, manual shift. I just like the smoothness better. I also moderate my pedal pressure to help smooth out the shifts.
I shift with the stick most of the time, but do vary with the paddles at times.
I have had no transmission problems.
I shift with the stick most of the time, but do vary with the paddles at times.
I have had no transmission problems.
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From: Long Island, NY
My Ride: 2008 535i: June 6th start build, complete June 17th, at NY Port July 5th, at dealer July 10th, took delivery Friday July 13- Plantimum Bronze/Natural Brown Leather/Light Poplar, Sport Package, Sport Auto, Active Steering, Premium Package, CWP & PDC. Dinan Performance Software 384hp & 421 ft/lbs.
Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Oct 3 2005, 10:37 PM
I've got over 30K miles and use the Sport mode exclusively. I vary between the paddles, shifter and letting it shift itself (usually it is an odd combination of the three - don't ask 
).? I have used AA on several occasions at this point.? I've had NO issues with my tranny.? FWIW, My car was one of the first SMG's (along with Rudy & JDN).
).? I have used AA on several occasions at this point.? I've had NO issues with my tranny.? FWIW, My car was one of the first SMG's (along with Rudy & JDN).[snapback]178941[/snapback]
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You've just had hard luck, pennetta. Rudy, realty, and I are all in the same generation as you with no significant problems. My problem of getting in neutral appears to have been fixed with ver 18 -- knocking on wood as I type. 
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From: Connecticut, USA
Sport Mode (wish there was a way to have that be the default so you don't have to hit the button every time!) and shift myself, almost always using the paddles. I like the faster shifts in Sport Mode, and can time the slight lift on the gas better for smoother shifts 
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From: Central Massachusetts
My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
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2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
Originally Posted by JDN' date='Oct 5 2005, 12:28 PM
You've just had hard luck, pennetta. Rudy, realty, and I are all in the same generation as you with no significant problems. My problem of getting in neutral appears to have been fixed with ver 18 -- knocking on wood as I type.
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I occassionally get that also.
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From: So Cal, USA
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Originally Posted by realtyman' date='Oct 5 2005, 03:59 PM
Interesting that V.18 may take care of the Neutral issue.
I occassionally get that also.
I occassionally get that also.
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Finally one problem with Realtyman's SMG!
J/K I really do hope you wont have any forever and ever... and me too and the rest of the SMG clan!
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From: Central Massachusetts
My Ride: Now Driving a Freakin' Prius!
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2004 545i | SMG | White/Black | Sport | NAV | Logic 7 | PDC | Fold-down Seats | Adaptive Headlights | Cold Weather Pkg | Clear-again Bra | Mud Flaps | Bluetooth | Coat Hangar | Aux Input | All Weather Mats | 18"X8.5" BBS RK w/ Michelin Pilot Alpin's (winter) | New steering rack @ 1.2K & 17K miles| Software V.19.1 | B&B Exhaust (vrrrroooooommm!) <---Click.
Mine 'aint perfect... But it sure doesn't Suck!