when using the so called manual shifting mode on the automatic, i dont know how to start out in first gear without having it in regular drive, if i do that its too hard to shift it into second and at the same time push the manual button ..... is this working right or am i doing something wrong....when i try to start out from a dead stop im starting out in second gear ...
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Not sure what you mean, but if you want to start in 1st with a nice launch just use the kickdown switch.
With S mode there is really no reason to use M, you can control the shifting with the accelerator - play with it.. put it in S mode and just tap the accelerator and see what happens
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I am pretty sure that I read something about manual mode. To get it to start in first you must have the manual mode switch on and in second gear (maybe asc off?) and push back on the nob, like there was a selectable first gear, and there is like a pressure switch that will kick it into first. I think that is how it works, try it and tell me if I was talking out my azz.
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oh come on it has to have a selectable 1st gear.. doesn't it? the 3 series has them... i use the M mode in my bros 3 series all the time.. has 1st 2nd 3rd and the D is 4th... uses high rpms then..
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the best way to launch is in S mode with ASC off with a tranny chip stage 2 from dinan (if u have it) Hold down the brake and rev up to around 2200-2500 rpms and floor it while letting go of the brake.. u should launch perfect... it will take a stick shift m3 hard work to even keep up with u off the line with that kind of launch.. and it will take perfect shifting for the manual driver to catch u.. good luckComment
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Originally posted by imports4ever858
the best way to launch is in S mode with ASC off with a tranny chip stage 2 from dinan (if u have it) Hold down the brake and rev up to around 2200-2500 rpms and floor it while letting go of the brake.. u should launch perfect... it will take a stick shift m3 hard work to even keep up with u off the line with that kind of launch.. and it will take perfect shifting for the manual driver to catch u.. good luck
Things like this are exactly why I don't understand why some M3 people are so anti-auto. With a launch like you talked about, a higher top-end, and perfect shifting throughout - I just don't see a problem.
I'm willing to bet that if you put two M3's w/ Dinan Stage III kits (one auto, one manual) in a race, the auto would come out on top.Comment
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i totally agree with you, and plus later on if u want to go supercharged u got great gearing, meaning that u can do 160mph at just above 5k rpms.. manuals will need to swap to 6 speed to do that.. but then again for cornering and just agressive driving stick shift is of course funner and u have more feel and control of the car, but auto m3s do deserve some respect..Comment
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I have total control of the shifting with my "auto".. If I want to downshift I just tap the accelerator and boom.. downshifted..
only thing im lacking is a clutch.
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This S mode works the same for 95's right? They have the same modes that u can choose from ("S", "E", and "M") I've never tried using the "S" mode. Is that more for like racing? And "E" for regular daily driving?Comment
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Originally posted by Arktik M3
This S mode works the same for 95's right? They have the same modes that u can choose from ("S", "E", and "M") I've never tried using the "S" mode. Is that more for like racing? And "E" for regular daily driving?
You are kidding me right? You've got an auto M3 and haven't put it in S? As soon as the car warms up I put it in (S)port mode.. The difference is .. super.Comment
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LOL... I though S was (S)now...
My mates 325iA has E/M/S and S has a little snowflake picture... :???:
Oh well... all my bases are belong to you.
Get a six speed...
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So back to the question , you can only shift down to second, as that is as far as the gear selector goes, not like a three series that allows first as a slectable position, so was I right about how manuel mode works?Comment
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Yeah, don't try to lauch in M mode, you will only embarass yourself and get burned. I think the M mode is only when you are already in motion and want to go into twisties.Comment
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u absolutely right genner21, the first day i bought my m3 i tried launching it in M mode from 2nd and i was very dissapointed, it felt slower than a 325... then i realized and used S mode, wow huge difference..Comment
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SO THANK YOU ALL BUT , I STILL CANT TRY IT CUZ MY CAR IS COVERED WITH SNOW AND OFF THE ROAD FOR THE WINTER. I REALY WISH I COULD START OUT IN FIRST THOUGH IN MANUAL MODE..... AND NO THERE IS NO 1 ON MY SHIFTER JUST A 2,3,4AND A D AND I HAVE CHOICES OF S(SPORT) M(MANUAL) AND E(ECONOMY) ONLY IN E AND S CAN I LAUNCH FROM A STOP IN FIRST GEAR.... ITS A GREAT CAR ANYWAYComment
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