Sport Auto Transmission - What does it do (really)?
09-04-2010, 08:50 AM
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I just moved from a Steptronic 335 to a Sport Auto 550. The BMW sales people seem to have no idea what exactly the sport auto adds. Obviously, paddle shifters and rev matching. Some said it also tightens the steering and suspension (doubtful).
When the Sport button is activated a 'Sport' sign appears on the dash. It can be applied whether is normal Auto, D/S, or Manual. Is there any reason to have it on other than while in Manual mode?
Maybe I should have gone the manual route to forgot about such questions...
When the Sport button is activated a 'Sport' sign appears on the dash. It can be applied whether is normal Auto, D/S, or Manual. Is there any reason to have it on other than while in Manual mode?
Maybe I should have gone the manual route to forgot about such questions...
09-04-2010, 07:04 PM
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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.
The SA is the fastest shifting auto that I've driven, it's faster than my SMG and I would say faster than the DCT.
09-04-2010, 08:31 PM
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I found the answer to my own question. This is without a doubt one of the best threads I've ever seen regardless of the focus on Sport Auto Tranny. The OP should get credit to this day for the depth of the review.
https://5series.net/forums/topic/426...age__hl__sport
https://5series.net/forums/topic/426...age__hl__sport
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