Sport mode in manual transmission?
05-30-2009, 08:36 AM
#1
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Hi everyone, this is my first post on this site. I've gotten good info here already (like how to program the garage door opener!).
I just upgraded from a 1999 540i to a 2005 545i and so far love the car.
One thing I can't seem to find is if there is a specific way to engage sport mode. This car has a 6 speed transmission. The owners manual seems to indicate that there is a sport button which I don't see. In the 540 is was pretty clear how to engage sport. Am I missing something?
Thanks in advance.
I just upgraded from a 1999 540i to a 2005 545i and so far love the car.
One thing I can't seem to find is if there is a specific way to engage sport mode. This car has a 6 speed transmission. The owners manual seems to indicate that there is a sport button which I don't see. In the 540 is was pretty clear how to engage sport. Am I missing something?
Thanks in advance.
05-30-2009, 08:44 AM
#2
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
I don't think there is on the manual. Automatic you slap the shifter to the left. For SMG there is a sports button.
05-30-2009, 10:23 AM
#3
Members
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Chicago
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i sport package, manual, black on black w/ anthracite trim, pdc, logic 7, cold weather pkg.
Originally Posted by Jagerman' post='894880' date='May 30 2009, 11:36 AM
Hi everyone, this is my first post on this site. I've gotten good info here already (like how to program the garage door opener!).
I just upgraded from a 1999 540i to a 2005 545i and so far love the car.
One thing I can't seem to find is if there is a specific way to engage sport mode. This car has a 6 speed transmission. The owners manual seems to indicate that there is a sport button which I don't see. In the 540 is was pretty clear how to engage sport. Am I missing something?
Thanks in advance.
I just upgraded from a 1999 540i to a 2005 545i and so far love the car.
One thing I can't seem to find is if there is a specific way to engage sport mode. This car has a 6 speed transmission. The owners manual seems to indicate that there is a sport button which I don't see. In the 540 is was pretty clear how to engage sport. Am I missing something?
Thanks in advance.
I believe its constantly in this mode.
05-30-2009, 11:32 AM
#5
Contributors
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: So Cal, USA
Posts: 14,776
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 545iSMGSilver GrayAuburn Dakota LeatherLogic 7 Premium SoundSports Package
Originally Posted by krusir' post='895013' date='May 30 2009, 12:16 PM
Sport in manual..??? The sport mode is coordinate with your both leg and shifter alone with timing....
05-30-2009, 11:36 AM
#6
Members
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Chicago
Posts: 241
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: 2006 550i sport package, manual, black on black w/ anthracite trim, pdc, logic 7, cold weather pkg.
Originally Posted by krusir' post='895013' date='May 30 2009, 02:16 PM
Sport in manual..??? The sport mode is coordinate with your both leg and shifter alone with timing....
05-31-2009, 04:20 AM
#8
Members
Join Date: Apr 2009
Location: Phuket, Thailand
Posts: 52
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My Ride: E60 525I SE 2005
Originally Posted by ricky1329' post='895617' date='May 31 2009, 06:53 AM
Need sport mode. Add SB 
I would go for the Velocity, 4 settings
06-10-2009, 05:53 AM
#9
Members
Thread Starter
Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 12
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Just as a follow up on this question, is there any performance impact of having the sport package versus no sport package with a manual transmission?
It sounds like Sprintbooster is what is recommended here to improve performance. Any negatives? Warranty issues, etc?
It sounds like Sprintbooster is what is recommended here to improve performance. Any negatives? Warranty issues, etc?
06-10-2009, 09:34 AM
#10
Senior Members
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Northern NJ
Posts: 630
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Originally Posted by EBMCS03' post='894889' date='May 30 2009, 12:44 PM
I don't think there is on the manual. Automatic you slap the shifter to the left. For SMG there is a sports button.