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Old 04-23-2009, 11:33 AM
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Originally Posted by rick circeo' post='856699' date='Apr 23 2009, 03:18 PM
I'm still considering sprintbooster, but this will put it out of my mind for a couple of weeks. Heard great things about it though.
It took me about 2 weeks to find D/S lol.

Anyway, get the SB!!!! You will smack yourself for not getting it earlier!
Old 04-23-2009, 11:34 AM
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Just flip it out of DS when slowing down and braking down a hill/slope...that when I get transmission slam...now that WILL surprise/scare you!!

DS Can be annoying in traffic as well...I mean hitting traffic can be annoying in DS!
Old 04-23-2009, 11:40 AM
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Originally Posted by rick circeo' post='856699' date='Apr 23 2009, 12:18 PM
I'm still considering sprintbooster, but this will put it out of my mind for a couple of weeks. Heard great things about it though.
DS and SB.. perfect combo... get it!!
Old 04-23-2009, 11:48 AM
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I'm in DS mode @90% percent of any trip.
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Funny...i just found it last night coming home from a buddies house. I didnt realize it when i shifted over and saw the DS. i dont even know how it got there. Is there a way to set it or does the ECU do it for you when driving aggressive?
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Originally Posted by dp2008' post='856738' date='Apr 23 2009, 03:55 PM
Funny...i just found it last night coming home from a buddies house. I didnt realize it when i shifted over and saw the DS. i dont even know how it got there. Is there a way to set it or does the ECU do it for you when driving aggressive?
Nope - you manually have to pull-it over. Now, while in DS mode you can also manaully shift gears M1 - M6 as well by pushing-pulling the shifter as well. Check it out.
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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='856686' date='Apr 23 2009, 12:08 PM
It's like finding one more gift on Christmas morning with your name on it! ENJOY!!

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Originally Posted by flyingpuck' post='856687' date='Apr 23 2009, 12:08 PM
It's like finding one more gift on Christmas morning with your name on it! ENJOY!!

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you gotta be kidding me thats the first thing i tried on my 5er lmaooo enjoy d/s mode is the best have you tried ds gears 1 thru 6 ?
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With SB + DS in my 530xi I have to check the rear view mirror once every 30 seconds.

In a 550 you best check every 10 seconds and put a good traffic lawyer on retainer!


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