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Originally Posted by Insane Devil' post='727705' date='Nov 21 2008, 05:45 PM
I had test driven the 530D while making the booking, as the dealer didnt have the 520d as a TD car. Now with the SB, i dont feel any difference in the 530d Stock, and my 520d+SB!
From what I understand, it's like putting a quick action throttle on a motorbike. Just means the throttle responds quicker to less input.
So, does anyone have an SB on a diesel auto. I'm thinking of getting an SB but I'm worried that it will make the auto drop down gears with only the slightest press on the pedal. Having a diesel, it would be better to use the torque rather than drop down gears and get too high on the revs. If anyone has any experience of an auto diesel (preferably a 530D) with an SB fitted then please let me know.
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Originally Posted by smarty156' post='727964' date='Nov 22 2008, 03:46 AM
How can you say that when the SB doesn't make any difference to the engine, only throttle mapping/sensitivity.
From what I understand, it's like putting a quick action throttle on a motorbike. Just means the throttle responds quicker to less input.
So, does anyone have an SB on a diesel auto. I'm thinking of getting an SB but I'm worried that it will make the auto drop down gears with only the slightest press on the pedal. Having a diesel, it would be better to use the torque rather than drop down gears and get too high on the revs. If anyone has any experience of an auto diesel (preferably a 530D) with an SB fitted then please let me know.
From what I understand, it's like putting a quick action throttle on a motorbike. Just means the throttle responds quicker to less input.
So, does anyone have an SB on a diesel auto. I'm thinking of getting an SB but I'm worried that it will make the auto drop down gears with only the slightest press on the pedal. Having a diesel, it would be better to use the torque rather than drop down gears and get too high on the revs. If anyone has any experience of an auto diesel (preferably a 530D) with an SB fitted then please let me know.
Mate, i have the SB on my 520D Auto, sorry if u thought i had it on my manual. Works like a charm in it.
I meant that the stock acceleration power of the 530d, is now at par with my 520d with the SB increasing its acceleration.
hope u got that.
And it doesnt drop down or up gears other than what its supposed to. boosts acceleration basically.
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Originally Posted by irony' post='728412' date='Nov 22 2008, 02:03 PM
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