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Aug 2, 2007 | 06:42 AM

#11

AlexFW

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='454390' date='Aug 2 2007, 03:20 PM

SMG is slower than step, too.

Try to deactivate the DSC completely : the SMG become lovely (!), but on the road I prefer to drive with DTC on .

Aug 2, 2007 | 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='454390' date='Aug 2 2007, 09:20 PM

SMG is slower than step, too.

If itis slower then why do the design in for the M3,M5 and M6.
not the tools it the driver

Aug 2, 2007 | 09:04 AM

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My Ride: 2007 E63 AMG | Obsidian Black | Schwarzes Nappa | Black BirdEye Maple | Premium II Package | Electronic Trunk Closer | Parktronic Engine: RPi/Powerchips custom ECU tune, RPi Ram Air Kit (BMC filter, scoops), RennTech Sport exhaust, secondary cats, charcoal and resonator delete, custom AAA x-pipe Exterior: 50% side windows / 35% rear window Formula One Pinnacle Series | Flat AMG hood emblem Suspension: Renntech Lowering Module Wheels/Tires: Radenergie R10, Falken FK452 245/30/20, Yokohama ADVAN Sport 285/25/20 ----------------------------------------- 2005 545i Sport SMG | Ti Grau | Schwarzes Dakota | Anthracite Maple | Logic 7 | Nav Engine: Custom AFE CAI, Superchips ECU remap, Sprint Booster, RDSport Dual Exhaust Conversion with Quad Pipes and X-pipe, 3 resonators deleted, 90mm tips! Exterior: M-Tech Aero kit | M5 Mirrors | M5 Rear Bumper | Trunk Lid Finisher | Vorsteiner decklid spoiler | 50% Formula One Pinnacle Tint Suspension and Brakes: Bilstein PSS9 coilovers, JBT BBK: 16" cross-drilled rotors, 8 piston and 15" cross-drilled rotors, 4 piston Wheels: VIP Modular VR 02 20x9F, 20x10R | Toyo T1R 245/30/20F, 285/25/20R Lights: PIAA 4150K Xtreme White Plus fog lights, AIB v3 MOST IMPORTANT: Hardwired V1; =) ED Date: 4/7/05, Re-delivery date: 5/21/05

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Originally Posted by imposss' post='453853' date='Jul 31 2007, 10:26 PM

So tonight I went to track made 4 times my best was 14.4 (lost to swaped civic type r 200hp), by the way I was alone in the car and less than quarter in my tank. On dragtimes.com best was 13.6 and worst 14.1 something. And coming back at home I raced chineese guy with civic he told me that he have gsr swap. We were dead untill third after I fly away (4people in my car full tank). Any advice? I think maybe I'm not used to drive bmw, I own it like a week. What is redline? Thanks

You need more time with the SMG. Redline is approaching and exceeding 6500 rpm. Once you past 6500 rpm, the car cuts the fuel to the engine to preserve itself resulting in loss of power. For achieving the best times with SMG, shift right before 6500 rpm.

Aug 2, 2007 | 10:16 AM

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Torquey5

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Originally Posted by pinguhk' post='454418' date='Aug 2 2007, 09:44 AM

If itis slower then why do the design in for the M3,M5 and M6.
not the tools it the driver

OMG no comment.............. Where is C at?

Aug 2, 2007 | 11:24 AM

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Turn off DTC & DSC completley and also you should learn how to use launch assist for the SMG.

Aug 2, 2007 | 11:26 AM

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Originally Posted by subterFUSE' post='454390' date='Aug 2 2007, 09:20 AM

SMG is slower than step, too.

HAHAHA...Your Kidding Right?

Aug 2, 2007 | 11:54 AM

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It's true, at least for doing timed runs. No one with a 545i SMG or 6speed has managed to get better 0 - 60 and 1/4 mile times than Znod or grogan545, who both have 545i Step. It's b/c of the gearing. SMG final drive ratio is 2.91 whereas Step is 3.38. Even better final drive ratio is with the 645/650 Step with 3.45. There's the proof.