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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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lol, I know its simple but I need help

it sucks in traffic, I mean its not smooth from 1st -2nd even in auto mod

04/2004 built date...
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:13 AM
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Auto mod is the worst. You need to drive the car like it is a manual....that's because it is a manual.

To be smoother, shift gears yourself, and ease on/off of the throttle. Don't drive it like an automatic unless you want whiplash.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:16 AM
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Thx, auto mode really does sux, especially in the lower gears...
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:18 AM
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We'll teach you to drive your car at the Bear Mtn NY meet on September 20th. All the NY, NJ, CT members are coming, so hopefully, you can make it!
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:33 AM
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Originally Posted by C's Bimmer' post='646532' date='Aug 14 2008, 11:18 AM
We'll teach you to drive your car at the Bear Mtn NY meet on September 20th. All the NY, NJ, CT members are coming, so hopefully, you can make it!

I do need some e60 friends... when is it?
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:37 AM
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Originally Posted by Ellicit' post='646554' date='Aug 14 2008, 11:33 AM
I do need some e60 friends... when is it?
i sent you a pm... you can be my friend
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:40 AM
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I found that using Sport mode in the "auto" mode is the least harsh. I never drive in that mode, it's only when the other half drives the car.
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:48 AM
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Thx everyone...
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 08:45 AM
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You should also check what software version you have, and update it if necessary. Newer software versions helped address some of the harsh shift issues.

Rob
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by Ellicit' post='646519' date='Aug 14 2008, 11:07 AM
lol, I know its simple but I need help

it sucks in traffic, I mean its not smooth from 1st -2nd even in auto mod

04/2004 built date...

I'm looking at an '05 545 sport w smg. how many miles? how much did it cost you?
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