335i DCT acceleration

BIGTIME · 05-13-2010, 11:44 AM

When having my car in automatic mode with the sport button on the car flies. However, when I move the gear stick to the left i.e manual with the sports button on it seems quicker. Especially if I just let it change gear by itself in manual mode with the sports button on.

Anyone else notice this?

creepy coupe · 05-13-2010, 12:08 PM

Yes it's supposed to be that way, the sport button doesn't change things as much as knocking the lever to the left, the handbook covers it.

BIGTIME · 05-13-2010, 12:11 PM

Thanks for the reply. so for maximum performance I can just stick the sports button on put it in manual but let the car change up a gear itself.

Regarding economy is it more econimal in manual or auto?

creepy coupe · 05-13-2010, 12:18 PM

I find the best balance is to knock the level to the left, the car is then in auto/sport mode, it will hold rpm for longer between shifts and will kick down on demand, if you touch the paddles when in this mode, the car will stay in manual and won't kick down and you'll have to reselect auto/sport mode again.

Full auto, without the sport button selected is the most fuel efficient.

zltm089 · 05-13-2010, 12:54 PM

When cornering, I find it quicker if I switch it into full M mode, then i get to select the lowest gear possible and keep the revs high...but for long stretches i find it quicker on DS mode, as i can keep both hands on the steering wheel...

and theres no economy mode in a 335i...D or DS ...petrol cost is killin me...

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BIGTIME Lieutenant 32 Rep 498 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT - Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	335i DCT acceleration When having my car in automatic mode with the sport button on the car flies. However, when I move the gear stick to the left i.e manual with the sports button on it seems quicker. Especially if I just let it change gear by itself in manual mode with the sports button on. Anyone else notice this?
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1825 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	Yes it's supposed to be that way, the sport button doesn't change things as much as knocking the lever to the left, the handbook covers it.
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BIGTIME Lieutenant 32 Rep 498 Posts Drives: E92 M3 DCT - Mineral White Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the reply. so for maximum performance I can just stick the sports button on put it in manual but let the car change up a gear itself. Regarding economy is it more econimal in manual or auto?
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creepy coupe Lieutenant General 1825 Rep 13,043 Posts Drives: BMW M340I G20 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: UK iTrader: (2) Garage List 2015 BMW 435d [0.00] 2009 335i [0.00]	I find the best balance is to knock the level to the left, the car is then in auto/sport mode, it will hold rpm for longer between shifts and will kick down on demand, if you touch the paddles when in this mode, the car will stay in manual and won't kick down and you'll have to reselect auto/sport mode again. Full auto, without the sport button selected is the most fuel efficient.
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zltm089 Banned 259 Rep 7,686 Posts Drives: 335i SE Coupe Space Grey Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: LONDON iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 BMW 335i [10.00]	When cornering, I find it quicker if I switch it into full M mode, then i get to select the lowest gear possible and keep the revs high...but for long stretches i find it quicker on DS mode, as i can keep both hands on the steering wheel... and theres no economy mode in a 335i...D or DS ...petrol cost is killin me...
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