MT owners what gear on highway?

VTECaddict · 06-06-2010, 01:46 AM

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Originally Posted by mikemnop

I just drove cross-country and was doing 90 in 4th many times after a pass or pointless burst of acceleration.

That's completely different than just cruising along at 90 in 4th.

Marcus-SanDiego · 06-06-2010, 02:29 AM

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Originally Posted by mikemnop

Rev that thing all you want as long as you don't cross the redline. I really hate it when people baby their engine, especially one build in Bavaria. If you are off warranty or plan on keeping the car for rest of your life you should be careful. Otherwise, use the gear that gives you joy.

I just drove cross-country and was doing 90 in 4th many times after a pass or pointless burst of acceleration. If our engines die I'll see you at the dealership and will gladly give you a high-five while they're being fixed.

I think OP was talking about cruising in 4th gear consistently while driving at 80-90 mph on the freeway. You're talking about passing and random bursts of acceleration.

335silver · 06-06-2010, 04:49 PM

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Originally Posted by kootz

just got 2011 e90 335i and I find myself staying in 4th gear running at 80-90 mph. RPM between 3.5/4K RPM. So it's not screaming and seems to be in the sweet spot RPM wise. I'm sure my mpg will suffer, but I really don't care... Curious if anyone else runs mostly in 4th on the highway...

90 in 4th...I do it all the time working my way thru highway traffic. No braking, just riding the RPM's, 3 to 4k as traffic holes and bunching dictate.
You are correct, 4k is the sweat spot for that engine, the response is terrific there.

lopealle · 06-06-2010, 04:56 PM

6th gear for sure. no need to downshift when passing the car has enough power to pass in 6th

335silver · 06-06-2010, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by lopealle

6th gear for sure. no need to downshift when passing the car has enough power to pass in 6th

I think I've used 6th maybe twice, just to see what it was like

ZSP.3R · 06-06-2010, 05:09 PM

6th after 100km or 60MPH

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tizzyd · 06-06-2010, 05:11 PM

6th gear, obviously. The gear is designed for the highway and fuel efficiency, so why would you use any other gear when the 335 has enough torque to pull in 6th?

Thud · 06-06-2010, 07:36 PM

I keep it in 3rd at that speed... because the engine just sounds so sweet at redline!

gary88 · 06-06-2010, 07:39 PM

I always drive around at redline because damnit I have an N54 and everybody should know.

jayely1 · 06-06-2010, 07:57 PM

So we all agree? 4th gear at 90 is the way to go?

srcstc · 06-06-2010, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by cstavaru

Is this a joke ?

4th? are you kidding? Unless you're waiting to overtake someone put it in 6th. You're causing excess wear and tear in addition to wasting gas. People overseas would be appalled.

Rich

Krozi · 06-06-2010, 09:10 PM

Wait you guys use 6th gear when your on the highway? Man I have been doing it all wrong....I start in 6th and then down shift as the speed increases...I knew I was doing something wrong...when I am on the highway my engine makes a weird sound...usually the RPM's jump off the gauge...so probably like 15k rpm...I heard that revving the engine high shoots out carbon deposits so its probably good for the car anyway...

srcstc · 06-06-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by lopealle

6th gear for sure. no need to downshift when passing the car has enough power to pass in 6th

I hardly ever downshift to pass most people.

Alexander · 06-06-2010, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by srcstc

4th? are you kidding? Unless you're waiting to overtake someone put it in 6th. You're causing excess wear and tear in addition to wasting gas. People overseas would be appalled.

Rich

AMURRRICA! AMERIIIIKA!

OP probably likes Camaro's.

Marcus-SanDiego · 06-06-2010, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by jayely1

So we all agree? 4th gear at 90 is the way to go?

Exactly.

wj4 · 06-06-2010, 10:39 PM

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Originally Posted by srcstc

4th? are you kidding? Unless you're waiting to overtake someone put it in 6th. You're causing excess wear and tear in addition to wasting gas. People overseas would be appalled.

Rich

Roger that. Even in 6th gear, if I drop down to 55, the car still has enough torque and power to pass.

Depending on traffic, if I'm driving at around 50-60, I'll leave it in 5th. If I'm able to cruise at my normal speed, around 75-80, it's 6th gear.

T i h o r · 06-06-2010, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Aonarch

Definitely noting not to buy this guys car.

What in the hell does that even mean?

CarForHire · 06-06-2010, 11:15 PM

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Originally Posted by T i h o r

What in the hell does that even mean?

He was making a note not to purchase the OP's car.

Dan in PA · 06-07-2010, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Krozi

Wait you guys use 6th gear when your on the highway? Man I have been doing it all wrong....I start in 6th and then down shift as the speed increases...I knew I was doing something wrong...when I am on the highway my engine makes a weird sound...usually the RPM's jump off the gauge...so probably like 15k rpm...I heard that revving the engine high shoots out carbon deposits so its probably good for the car anyway...

Wait...I think you're doing it right. I'm going to try this tomorrow.

You guys know that handle looking thing to the right of your seat? The thing where when you lift up on it, it makes a clicking noise? I've been driving with that thing up for a few weeks, the car always displays a warning in the dash cluster that says "BRAKE". Does this mean I need brake fluid?

Krozi · 06-07-2010, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Dan in PA

Wait...I think you're doing it right. I'm going to try this tomorrow.

You guys know that handle looking thing to the right of your seat? The thing where when you lift up on it, it makes a clicking noise? I've been driving with that thing up for a few weeks, the car always displays a warning in the dash cluster that says "BRAKE". Does this mean I need brake fluid?

Hmmm...weird...that might be it. Try pulling it a bit harder, all the way to the last click...maybe the brake system isn't getting enough pressure from that handle?

Baldur Abendroth · 06-07-2010, 02:20 PM

Understand how much unecessary stress you're putting on you engine doing this. I don't baby my car at all and I'm always passing people like crazy. This is like running a horse flat out for an hour straight and thinking it's ok. Just because you're under redline doesn't mean everything is fine. Redline is the absolute limit of rpm speed. It's your car though.

preDoc 328 · 06-07-2010, 02:38 PM

@Krozi: I feel that starting in this gear called R building up speed, then dumping the clutch in to 6th is the most effective way to move quickly. Give that a try...

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jayely1 Colonel 235 Rep 2,079 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: New Mexico/Illinois iTrader: (1)	So we all agree? 4th gear at 90 is the way to go?
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Krozi Colonel 174 Rep 2,736 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: SoFla - Bonita Springs iTrader: (24)	Wait you guys use 6th gear when your on the highway? Man I have been doing it all wrong....I start in 6th and then down shift as the speed increases...I knew I was doing something wrong...when I am on the highway my engine makes a weird sound...usually the RPM's jump off the gauge...so probably like 15k rpm...I heard that revving the engine high shoots out carbon deposits so its probably good for the car anyway... __________________ 2008 E92 ///M3 Alpine White//Fox Red//6MT// Florida Bimmer - Join us on FaceBook!
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Baldur Abendroth Lieutenant 14 Rep 468 Posts Drives: the economy, SG e92 335i MT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Lake Oswego, OR iTrader: (1)	Understand how much unecessary stress you're putting on you engine doing this. I don't baby my car at all and I'm always passing people like crazy. This is like running a horse flat out for an hour straight and thinking it's ok. Just because you're under redline doesn't mean everything is fine. Redline is the absolute limit of rpm speed. It's your car though. __________________
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preDoc 328 Private First Class 3 Rep 118 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 328i 6MT Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI iTrader: (0)	@Krozi: I feel that starting in this gear called R building up speed, then dumping the clutch in to 6th is the most effective way to move quickly. Give that a try...
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