Steptronic Shifting
08-01-2007, 12:00 PM
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Hey guys I was wondering if there are posible long term damages by using the steptronic shifting mode. Have any of you encountered anything?
Should I stay completly away from that?
Because it is fun to use but I am worried that it will mess the transmission up. Any thoughts
Should I stay completly away from that?
Because it is fun to use but I am worried that it will mess the transmission up. Any thoughts
08-01-2007, 12:09 PM
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My Ride: 2011, X6 Hybrid . Alpine White , every option. 20" Conti' NON runflats,OEM trunk spoiler , LUX V3 AE's , HP Thunder Fogs , custom front bumper reflector delete........
Thats what its there for ,use it and have fun, its engineered to reduce any potential damage ie it will shift at redline if you don't
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08-01-2007, 10:37 PM
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Originally Posted by weszaid' post='454099' date='Aug 1 2007, 03:00 PM
Hey guys I was wondering if there are posible long term damages by using the steptronic shifting mode. Have any of you encountered anything?
Should I stay completly away from that?
Because it is fun to use but I am worried that it will mess the transmission up. Any thoughts
Should I stay completly away from that?
Because it is fun to use but I am worried that it will mess the transmission up. Any thoughts
So, enjoy it, unless you're the 'D' kinda guy. 
08-01-2007, 10:54 PM
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My Ride: 525i E60 Steptronic 192HP
I use the manual mode often and had no problems ... this gbox is so smart that she's not gonna let you damage anything... 
Btw...does anybody can supply some tehnical data from TIS on Steptronic...please?
Btw...does anybody can supply some tehnical data from TIS on Steptronic...please?
08-02-2007, 07:14 AM
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Originally Posted by weszaid' post='454099' date='Aug 1 2007, 10:00 PM
Because it is fun to use but I am worried that it will mess the transmission up. Any thoughts
08-02-2007, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by weszaid' post='454099' date='Aug 1 2007, 03:00 PM
Hey guys I was wondering if there are posible long term damages by using the steptronic shifting mode. Have any of you encountered anything?
Should I stay completly away from that?
Because it is fun to use but I am worried that it will mess the transmission up. Any thoughts
Should I stay completly away from that?
Because it is fun to use but I am worried that it will mess the transmission up. Any thoughts
Step works great.
I never had even a hint of problems or tranny hiccups, period, well, at least thus far!!
We all say, have fun and let her RIP!!!
BEST REGARDS!!
08-02-2007, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by tibby' post='454335' date='Aug 1 2007, 11:54 PM
Btw...does anybody can supply some tehnical data from TIS on Steptronic...please?
http://forums.e60.net/index.php?automodule...si&img=2002
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