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[hr]I've already driven an M3 fitted with BMW's newest-generation smart manual, the SMG II. This one arrives here in spring 2002, likely as a $2400 option on our M3.[hr]
i hope this thing doesnt have the same kind of lag that the auto steptronic (or whatever its called) tranny has on the current bmw's. i drove my dads one, and just wanted to see how it feels to shift that, and its got like a half a second lag before it actually shifts. compared to my friends 300M the lag is considerably less, but its still not as an instant shift like in a manual.
so hopefully the SMG II doesnt have that.
this was my fave tho:
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[hr]You too Can Launch Like Ralf Schumacher!
How to activate the Acceleration Assistance:
Switch off DynamicStability Control DSC.
Select the sequential mode S6.
With the vehicle stationary, move the selector lever to the leftand hold it.
Fully depress accelerator pedal. The optimum-start engine speed (about 3500 rpm) is regulated.
As the selector lever is released, the vehicle accelerates. Keep the accelerator fully depressed — and hold on![hr]
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One question, Does BMW still Void your transmission warrenty if you use the launch control more then 5 Times (yes the computer keeps track of how many times its used...) or if you leave it in Sport mode for too long?
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One question, Does BMW still Void your transmission warrenty if you use the launch control more then 5 Times (yes the computer keeps track of how many times its used...) or if you leave it in Sport mode for too long?
actually ive heard of a couple people calling BMW NA and asking about this, BMW said it is not true and will not void your warrenty.
The only reason why a person might think that there is lag between shifts is because the person isn't really doing anything during that time but waiting for the shift. When driving a manual, a person has the perception of faster shifts because they are doing something between shifts.
