Looking and advice reqd

[pops]

I have two also in Northamptonshire. 1 is definitely available to view and will be out of hibernation shortly

Thanks Matt

[Trawler]

Query on the SMG.

Read various things elsewhere about it being a bit of a pain to use times and appreciate these are probably made by folk who have had a 10 minute drive and haven't got used to both how it works and how to work it.

The main complaint seems to be about jerkiness when using in heavy traffic.

Is this genuinely the case or only so when you're new to using the SMG? Does it have an "auto mode" where you can drive it as an auto in such scenarios or, is it only a paddle change?

Have already gathered it's best not to lift off when changing gear if pushing along a bit :whistle:


Also read about "throttle blip", does it do this automatically or do you blip it yourself?

Finally, a random question, is there anyone who owns a CSL in the Derby / Midlands region who is willing to let me poke my nose around their car sometime?

Just a quick reply & my thoughts. I love the SMG as its part of the cars character. Learning to use it is part of the fun and bonding with the car.

Never use auto as its crap.
In town only change up when accelerating and don't lift
Never have it less than S5
I lift slightly when giving it the full beans on and off track :gayfight:
Don't pussy foot around or you will get clutch slur. Give it a good thrashing
Careful when parking/manoeuvring as you may get a standing start when you only have a few inches to play with :bigcry: in practice no problem at all.
Blips on down changes are done automatically. :smt055
Others of course may have different advise/experience.

[pops]

Just a quick reply & my thoughts. I love the SMG as its part of the cars character. Learning to use it is part of the fun and bonding with the car.

Never use auto as its crap.
In town only change up when accelerating and don't lift
Never have it less than S5
I lift slightly when giving it the full beans on and off track :gayfight:
Don't pussy foot around or you will get clutch slur. Give it a good thrashing
Careful when parking/manoeuvring as you may get a standing start when you only have a few inches to play with :bigcry: in practice no problem at all.
Blips on down changes are done automatically. :smt055
Others of course may have different advise/experience.

Thank you for that mate.

[Neil M]

When in heavy traffic, Motorway crawling, I'd put into auto mode for convenience. :whistle:

[pops]

When in heavy traffic, Motorway crawling, I'd put into auto mode for convenience. :whistle:

Many thanks.

Have to say, compared to some car forums, this place is proving to be very helpful :thumbs:

[pops]

What's peoples general opinion on getting a warranty?

Have noted from other threads that the BMW (if available) can be an eye watering cost :bigcry:

Are the other warranty companies worth bothering with or is it best to avoid them and stick the potential cost of them away as an insurance should things go tits up?

EDIT :- Have spoken to BMW warranty and had a quote of £1300 ish p.a. on a car with 70,000 miles on, that's with a £250 excess. Not drastically bad IMO.

[shimmy]

Many thanks.

Have to say, compared to some car forums, this place is proving to be very helpful :thumbs:

It won't last

[shimmy]

When in heavy traffic, Motorway crawling, I'd put into auto mode for convenience. :whistle:

Never use Auto

Only place Auto works is S6 on track at full steam

[pops]

It won't last

:hahaha::hahaha:

[cslsuperfan]

What's peoples general opinion on getting a warranty?

Have noted from other threads that the BMW (if available) can be an eye watering cost :bigcry:

Are the other warranty companies worth bothering with or is it best to avoid them and stick the potential cost of them away as an insurance should things go tits up?

EDIT :- Have spoken to BMW warranty and had a quote of £1300 ish p.a. on a car with 70,000 miles on, that's with a £250 excess. Not drastically bad IMO.

BMW Warranty every time. What is of equal importance is having the backing of a top dealer who has the negotiating know how to deal effectively and successfully when submitting a claim on your behalf.

[Trawler]

What's peoples general opinion on getting a warranty?

Have noted from other threads that the BMW (if available) can be an eye watering cost :bigcry:

Are the other warranty companies worth bothering with or is it best to avoid them and stick the potential cost of them away as an insurance should things go tits up?

EDIT :- Have spoken to BMW warranty and had a quote of £1300 ish p.a. on a car with 70,000 miles on, that's with a £250 excess. Not drastically bad IMO.

This will be down to you how you perceive the risk. I don't want to tempt fate but when the original BMW warranty ran out I did not extend it. Touch wood I have had very little go wrong. Others I believe on here have had their cars rebuilt.

Someone will come along to chat about how good warranties are & the options available. There will be a thread somewhere on this topic.

[pops]

This will be down to you how you perceive the risk. I don't want to tempt fate but when the original BMW warranty ran out I did not extend it. Touch wood I have had very little go wrong. Others I believe on here have had their cars rebuilt.

Someone will come along to chat about how good warranties are & the options available. There will be a thread somewhere on this topic.

Thank you for that mate, have read so many different threads here over the last week or so the mind starts to frazzle :hahaha:

There is a guy on the GPOC with the same screen name.....so, have to ask, do you also own a GP?

[pops]

BMW Warranty every time. What is of equal importance is having the backing of a top dealer who has the negotiating know how to deal effectively and successfully when submitting a claim on your behalf.

Thank you for that.

I think it's pretty safe to say it won't be my local dealer. Called in to see the service guy ref servicing costs. Sales bloke bagged me whilst i was in the showroom,

Him :- " Can I help you sir?"

Me :- " Possibly mate, looking for some info on a M3 CSL"

Him :- "Is that a current model Sir?"

The service guy was about as knowledgeable so will be avoiding that place for certain.

[Trawler]

There is a guy on the GPOC with the same screen name.....so, have to ask, do you also own a GP?

GP2. Message sent via this forum

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