So this BMW drives past me today
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Originally Posted by Dan's BMW' post='805380' date='Mar 2 2009, 01:41 PM
Never noticed the BOV on my diesel!
Most Diesels are auto but you can get manuals. Auto's still change gear!!!
Wastegate on the turbo????
Most Diesels are auto but you can get manuals. Auto's still change gear!!!
Wastegate on the turbo????
sure, but he said everytime "she" changed gear...meaning a manual.
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Originally Posted by Dr Dave' post='805539' date='Mar 2 2009, 02:55 PM
sure, but he said everytime "she" changed gear...meaning a manual.
i drive my auto in M sometimes in such a way that it mimics a manual in both feel in sound...
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Originally Posted by JLinardi' post='806293' date='Mar 3 2009, 07:29 PM
Is it loud, on this car it was well loud!
edit: Actually it's not much louder than the normal exhaust sound, but the "tone" is like POOOOO...
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My Ride: 2005 BMW 530d M-Sport TouringExterior: Titansilber Metallic, M5 mirrors, ACS rear roof spoiler, BMW Carbon Fiber rear diffuser, Adaptive Xenon headlights, AngeliBright v.3 Angel Eyes, F1 Autohaus Euphoria 6000K LED license plate lightsInterior: Black
Originally Posted by Anzafin' post='806299' date='Mar 3 2009, 07:33 PM
Hard to tell how it sounds outside, but I can hear it inside over radio.
edit: Actually it's not much louder than the normal exhaust sound, but the "tone" is like POOOOO...
edit: Actually it's not much louder than the normal exhaust sound, but the "tone" is like POOOOO...
Have you also noticed a strange smell from it if you park the car when it has been in cleaning mode?
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Could be the turbo spinning down and 'gasping for air' when the throttle is closed (which is the case when you shift into a higher gear).
This sound sometimes also is noticable on big engine/turbo diesel trucks.
This sound sometimes also is noticable on big engine/turbo diesel trucks.