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- Thu Nov 24, 2011 11:19 am
- Forum: Manual Driving Tips
- Topic: 'Spirited' Driving?
- Replies: 24
- Views: 7975
Re: 'Spirited' Driving?
I noticed you have a WRX - revs fall slower in turbocharged cars than NA cars. With my 335i I just have to be patient between shifts. You can either: A: Wait until the revs fall to the point where the next gear picks up and release the clutch quickly. B: Use the clutch to take up the difference in R...
- Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:35 am
- Forum: Manual Driving Tips
- Topic: Shifter notchiness going from first to second
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5816
Re: Shifter notchiness going from first to second
That's a great way to think about it - the rev-matching gear. I'll have to remember that.
- Wed Nov 23, 2011 10:31 am
- Forum: Manual Driving Tips
- Topic: Shifting into first while moving
- Replies: 24
- Views: 27888
Re: Shifting into first while moving
The important thing that you have to realize is that you really should avoid doing it. What's happening when you put pressure on the gear shifter towards 1st gear is that the synchros are working hard to match shaft speeds. Once the synchros have done their job, the trans will shift into 1st gear. ...
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 5:55 pm
- Forum: Manual Driving Tips
- Topic: Shifting into first while moving
- Replies: 24
- Views: 27888
Re: Shifting into first while moving
After some looking into, that is correct, it is a lack of synchro capacity. ~36 MPH in my car, which is redline in 1st.
Edit: hm i think all modern cars w/ synchros would have this ... it's not a "feature" per my BMW's manual then.
Edit: hm i think all modern cars w/ synchros would have this ... it's not a "feature" per my BMW's manual then.
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 11:01 am
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: That's All I Need!
- Replies: 3
- Views: 864
Re: That's All I Need!
It is a tad crazy how much electronics are in a typical car, even econo-boxes let alone something like a BMW 7-series. No wonder there are reliability problems associated with higher-end cars. German car companies have gotten much better with electrical reliability over the last 5-6 years but still ...
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:59 am
- Forum: Manual Driving Tips
- Topic: Shifting into first while moving
- Replies: 24
- Views: 27888
Re: Shifting into first while moving
Some cars have a 1st gear lockout when engages after a certain speed. Mine does.
In the unlikely situation I'm moving at a crawl where 2nd is too high, I'll move the shifter from N > 1. However don't just ram the shifter forwards; I push it against the gear until it goes in on its own.
In the unlikely situation I'm moving at a crawl where 2nd is too high, I'll move the shifter from N > 1. However don't just ram the shifter forwards; I push it against the gear until it goes in on its own.
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:55 am
- Forum: Manual Driving Tips
- Topic: Engine braking - any negatives?
- Replies: 17
- Views: 4866
Re: Engine braking - any negatives?
Eh I don't have anything to add except I downshift going towards a light if I know it's going to turn green. I would sooner downshift on my own time at my preferred RPM than do it at some unknown speed closer to the light.
- Sun Nov 20, 2011 10:48 am
- Forum: Manual Driving Tips
- Topic: Shifter notchiness going from first to second
- Replies: 28
- Views: 5816
Re: Shifter notchiness going from first to second
I was paying a bit more attention to the resistance in shifting from 1st to 2nd. It seems that if I wait and let the RPMs drop more than I've been doing, the gearbox lets me slip in easily. Likewise, if I upshift into 2nd earlier, it's an easy shift. What I've been doing that results in shifter res...
- Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:57 pm
- Forum: Tranny Talk
- Topic: Fuel Economy and different octane levels/gas stations
- Replies: 18
- Views: 3163
Re: Fuel Economy and different octane levels/gas stations
Use the fuel grade specified in your owner's manual.
- Wed Sep 28, 2011 12:54 pm
- Forum: Manuals in the News
- Topic: Manual for the U.S. Market Only!??????
- Replies: 8
- Views: 3207
Re: Manual for the U.S. Market Only!??????
I think the new 6 is beautiful. Too big and not sporty enough for me, however. But it is remarkable it is offered with a 6-speed.
6 speed + BMW twin-turbo V8 ...
6 speed + BMW twin-turbo V8 ...
- Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:20 pm
- Forum: Tranny Talk
- Topic: Winter Tires
- Replies: 57
- Views: 10453
Re: Winter Tires
I'm most definitely buying winter tires as my 19" max. performance summer tires will go nowhere and aren't supposed to be used under 35-40*F. Winter setup - I haven't decided whether to run square with 225s/235s all around or stick with staggered (square should be better for traction). Standard...
- Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:08 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: Identify them
- Replies: 23
- Views: 2968
Re: Identify them
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- Tue Sep 27, 2011 10:04 pm
- Forum: Rants and Raves
- Topic: BMW Z4 Saves Weight by Eliminating Engine Block
- Replies: 2
- Views: 845
Re: BMW Z4 Saves Weight by Eliminating Engine Block
I would have to test that start/stop feature before I bought it. Hard to imagine it would not affect the driving experience, especially stop and go traffic. I'm glad my 335i does not have this "feature". That said the N20 looks like a promising engine. It has more umph than the N52 NA inli...
- Wed Sep 21, 2011 10:07 pm
- Forum: Manual Driving Tips
- Topic: Improvements - open to suggestions
- Replies: 57
- Views: 9076
Re: Improvements - open to suggestions
The only time rev-matched downshifting is useful (from what I can gather) is really for downshifting for power such as to pass someone on the interstate - you want to rev-match because you want to maintain speed rather than slow down, so you don't really want to ease gently off the clutch as you ap...
- Tue Sep 20, 2011 6:16 pm
- Forum: Manual Driving Tips
- Topic: Improvements - open to suggestions
- Replies: 57
- Views: 9076
Re: Improvements - open to suggestions
Welcome, and kudos for driving what sounds like a difficult car! About approaching stoplights/stop signs - the car should be in gear when you are moving; if you put it in neutral, you don't have full control of the vehicle (no ability to accelerate, mainly). As krimsonidol noted, you can simply leav...