Transmission - which mode do you use most?

335 Freak · 03-06-2010, 10:45 AM

With the newer verion of JB 2.0 chip installed in my 335 E92, I'm now using D mode almost 100% and whilst, seldom use DS or even downshifting for M mode....

seemebreakthis · 03-07-2010, 10:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ct087ct087

M1 gives you much torque for sure but it won't go fast. so, at what RPM that you shift up to M2?

When I have a comfortable distance from the car on the next lane before I cut over.

Usually at 4000rpm+.

ct087ct087 · 03-09-2010, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by seemebreakthis

When I have a comfortable distance from the car on the next lane before I cut over.

Usually at 4000rpm+.

I haven't really counted but i "feel" startup on M2 is faster than M1. In the case of startup on M1, it would like jump start but with limited top speed. Shifting to M2 takes time and eventually, it may reach the top speed of M2 slower. just my 2cents. still new to my E90. will do more test then.
referring E90 325i

cool · 03-10-2010, 05:07 AM

starting from day 1 , M1 to M6 everyday / everywhere. Never D / DS for me

seemebreakthis · 03-14-2010, 05:16 AM

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Originally Posted by ct087ct087

I haven't really counted but i "feel" startup on M2 is faster than M1. In the case of startup on M1, it would like jump start but with limited top speed. Shifting to M2 takes time and eventually, it may reach the top speed of M2 slower. just my 2cents. still new to my E90. will do more test then.
referring E90 325i

Apparently if you let go of the throttle a little bit for a split second so the car slows down its acceleration and then you shift to M2, it will shift MUCH faster. And then you floor it again

All this happening within 1/2 sec.

Renus · 03-14-2010, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by cool

starting from day 1 , M1 to M6 everyday / everywhere. Never D / DS for me

I am in reverse, but seldom with S mode on

phawx · 03-15-2010, 01:25 AM

Auto is boring, but I dun think M mode is all that much better - our cars are still missing the third pedal! lol...

Wolfman · 03-15-2010, 04:44 AM

The best way is to pick the manual option when you buy the car (assuming you are buying a brand new one from Bmw Concessionarires). Then again, if you do lots of city driving in places like Causeway Bay or Mongkok with the traffic lights and heavy pedestrian traffic everywhere, the manual can be a bit of a hassle. Of course if you do mostly highway or two-lane twisties roads, then for sure the manual is the best.

E93DT · 03-15-2010, 05:51 AM

Still thinking auto (dct) is faster and easy espically in HK. I also enjoy manual mode under auto.

seemebreakthis · 03-15-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by seemebreakthis

Apparently if you let go of the throttle a little bit for a split second so the car slows down its acceleration and then you shift to M2, it will shift MUCH faster. And then you floor it again

All this happening within 1/2 sec.

Tried yesterday stopping and starting the car extensively and I take back my statement above....

Seems to me now the best way is to shift, THEN 'loosen up' on the gas pedal a bit and within a split second when you feel the next gear has been engaged you press on the pedal once again... quick and smooth.

Still experimenting though.

deecee · 04-08-2010, 02:09 PM

im a M1-M6 user on my 320i everyday...DS sometiems if im lazy, but never D. actually DS/D shifts weridly on slopes...its ok for flat road..

neways i do have a more important question - do you guys know if you can do rev match wen down shifting?my friend tried a 325i and said if you immediately gas right after u downshift u can get a rev match like manual..not sure if thats true...

03-06-2010, 10:45 AM	#23
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03-10-2010, 05:07 AM	#26
cool Second Lieutenant 21 Rep 283 Posts Drives: E90 - Monte.Blue/Black/Alum Join Date: May 2007 Location: HongKong iTrader: (0)	starting from day 1 , M1 to M6 everyday / everywhere. Never D / DS for me __________________ (07) 335i Mont.Blue: iDrive+Navi \|\| Sport Seats \|\| M Sport Suspension \|\| D1S 6000K,PIAA WhiteRing AngelEyes6500K,Philips H7 5000K,Rays VOLK "Strahlen ME" FORGED DiamodCut 18" 8.5J/9.5J OFF+32 w/ RE11
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03-15-2010, 01:25 AM	#29
phawx Private First Class 9 Rep 136 Posts Drives: E92/FG2 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hong Kong / Misissauga, ON iTrader: (0)	Auto is boring, but I dun think M mode is all that much better - our cars are still missing the third pedal! lol... __________________ Phawx - 2008 E92 335i in BSM (Click on sig for my car's development thread)
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03-15-2010, 04:44 AM	#30
Wolfman Second Lieutenant 39 Rep 234 Posts Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle, WA iTrader: (0)	The best way is to pick the manual option when you buy the car (assuming you are buying a brand new one from Bmw Concessionarires). Then again, if you do lots of city driving in places like Causeway Bay or Mongkok with the traffic lights and heavy pedestrian traffic everywhere, the manual can be a bit of a hassle. Of course if you do mostly highway or two-lane twisties roads, then for sure the manual is the best.
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03-15-2010, 05:51 AM	#31
E93DT Avatar 1 11 Rep 181 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 E93 Cabrio [0.00]	Still thinking auto (dct) is faster and easy espically in HK. I also enjoy manual mode under auto.
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04-08-2010, 02:09 PM	#33
deecee Private 6 Rep 77 Posts Drives: E90 320i Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	im a M1-M6 user on my 320i everyday...DS sometiems if im lazy, but never D. actually DS/D shifts weridly on slopes...its ok for flat road.. neways i do have a more important question - do you guys know if you can do rev match wen down shifting?my friend tried a 325i and said if you immediately gas right after u downshift u can get a rev match like manual..not sure if thats true... __________________ ---E90 320i 2008 make --- ---K&N Air Filter//19" Inovit Tuning Black Rims with Chrome Surrounding//H&R Spacer// Okada Ignition Coil// Ferodo Performance Brake Pads// Philips Crystal Vision 4300K Headlights//Chrome Line Retrofit Kit for 320i//BMW Performance Aluminium Pedals//Tinted Windows//BMW Performance Suspension Kit//BMW Performance Auto Shift Knob//Black Tint---
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