What is soft stop

networkguy · 07-08-2008, 12:23 PM

Having just been looking at the specs of cars following Lukes post I have noticed that my 335D comes with something called Soft Stop.

What is that?

CD · 07-08-2008, 12:36 PM

a extra large sunroof

extra cushioned and luxury roof liner

... sorry no idea

CD · 07-08-2008, 12:37 PM

i read that as ''soft TOP''

hmm soft stop, dunno .... oops

sheps · 07-08-2008, 12:50 PM

[nerd mode]

Soft Stop guarantees a smoother journey for all occupants. It allows the car to come to a perfectly smooth halt by releasing a small proportion of the braking pressure at the end of the braking cycle. In the event of an emergency, Soft Stop becomes inactive in order to achieve the shortest stopping distance.

[/nerd mode]

In fact, I just realised, that was equally geeky doing the whole "nerd mode /nerd mode" thing. If you want to all run and leave me once we get to Goodwood shouting "Geek freak" I'll understand.

I'll go and find some flat cap wearers to discuss the benefits of brake fade compensators...

ChrisMWard · 07-08-2008, 02:52 PM

When my dad ran an RR garage they had to teach the chauffeurs to do that manually when they took delivery.

Regards

Chris

Porscha! · 07-08-2008, 03:05 PM

Erm I actually do that naturally when everyday driving, OK not a chance on a hardcore hoon but you don't want that either in those situations!

DaveC · 07-08-2008, 03:08 PM

I do it normally on every braking - it's something I was taught to do. Sadly in answer to the original poster its something BMW invented that actually does precisely nothing - or at least on an automatic it does nothing. I've tried and tried but I can't detect it doing anything at all.

Nada, nothing.

networkguy · 07-08-2008, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveC

I do it normally on every braking - it's something I was taught to do. Sadly in answer to the original poster its something BMW invented that actually does precisely nothing - or at least on an automatic it does nothing. I've tried and tried but I can't detect it doing anything at all.

Nada, nothing.

This was kind of my thinking. I had assumed it was something along these lines and I am sorry I can't say I have ever noticed this "feature" in action.

Maybe whilst my car is in the garage (waiting on a new bit for the heater) I should ask them about it.

Terza · 07-08-2008, 06:57 PM

Does anyones E9x actually do the 'soft stop' thing?

booforty · 07-08-2008, 07:01 PM

Sheps knows bloody everything!

330cdsport · 07-09-2008, 11:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveC

I do it normally on every braking - it's something I was taught to do. Sadly in answer to the original poster its something BMW invented that actually does precisely nothing - or at least on an automatic it does nothing. I've tried and tried but I can't detect it doing anything at all.

Nada, nothing.

Yep - have to agree with you, I always do the soft stop myself - and always have done.

Also tried to see if the 'soft stop' in the 335d worked - and it doesnt. It just feels like it always did with other cars (you lunge forward and then back in the seat) if you leave your foot fully planted on the brake without progressively lifting it off at the last instant.

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sheps Colonel 77 Rep 2,396 Posts Drives: C63 AMG Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cambs, UK iTrader: (2)	[nerd mode] Soft Stop guarantees a smoother journey for all occupants. It allows the car to come to a perfectly smooth halt by releasing a small proportion of the braking pressure at the end of the braking cycle. In the event of an emergency, Soft Stop becomes inactive in order to achieve the shortest stopping distance. [/nerd mode] In fact, I just realised, that was equally geeky doing the whole "nerd mode /nerd mode" thing. If you want to all run and leave me once we get to Goodwood shouting "Geek freak" I'll understand. I'll go and find some flat cap wearers to discuss the benefits of brake fade compensators... __________________ Gone but not forgotten: 325i M Sport (E92), Black Sapphire, Coral Red Dakota, 19" 225's, Seat Heating, 6FL and de-badge Replaced by 6.2 litres of AMG powered C class.
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