Sport button for my 545i
09-24-2009, 03:33 PM
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Flipping the auto gear shift to the left actives DS mode. Not exactly the same as a sport button for the SMG trannies, but the steptronic equivalent.
At least that is how I understand it....others will confirm that only the SMG's have the sport button (and possibly the three footed manual version).
At least that is how I understand it....others will confirm that only the SMG's have the sport button (and possibly the three footed manual version).
09-24-2009, 03:49 PM
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Originally Posted by tbal' post='1016253' date='Sep 24 2009, 04:37 PM
Why does the 6 series have this "sport" button and not the 5s?
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09-24-2009, 04:57 PM
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the manual doesn't either... get a sprint booster if you want better throttle response. Dinan software should do the same and make your auto trans shift quicker I think
09-25-2009, 01:00 PM
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Originally Posted by sleeper50' post='1016252' date='Sep 24 2009, 07:33 PM
Flipping the auto gear shift to the left actives DS mode. Not exactly the same as a sport button for the SMG trannies, but the steptronic equivalent.
At least that is how I understand it....others will confirm that only the SMG's have the sport button (and possibly the three footed manual version).
At least that is how I understand it....others will confirm that only the SMG's have the sport button (and possibly the three footed manual version).
09-26-2009, 09:40 PM
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There's no sport button because it doesn't have multiple suspension and shift profiles, it's always on Sport. The sport button is always pushed so to speak. The 6 series has multiple settings because they are usually driven by 60 year old dudes who want a Cadillac ride to go along with the BMW badge.
09-30-2009, 12:48 PM
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The SPort button on SMGs quickens the throttle response and adds additional steering effort. It is also a requirement for launch control.l
09-30-2009, 01:10 PM
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Even my wife's Mini Cooper has a sport button! It improves throttle response, shifts at higher RPM and tightens the steering response. I wish I had it on my 545!
09-30-2009, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by rodneyremington' post='1018122' date='Sep 26 2009, 10:40 PM
There's no sport button because it doesn't have multiple suspension and shift profiles, it's always on Sport. The sport button is always pushed so to speak. The 6 series has multiple settings because they are usually driven by 60 year old dudes who want a Cadillac ride to go along with the BMW badge.
I disagree, I've driven a 545i and than a 645ci and both feel fairly the same. Once the sport button was pressed on the 645ci, it felt like a different car. The 545i didn't feel the same, hence the "sport" isn't always on in the 545s...