What times to shift

Ed_330i · 08-09-2005, 07:40 PM

I got the 330i and its Auto. I want to use the auto-shifter, at what points should i shift for the best accleration?

cannonspike22 · 08-09-2005, 07:50 PM

shift when rpm hits redline, just dont over rev

but i would suggest leaving it in sports mode since computer electronic shifting is much more accurate.

i would use the sportshift only when i need to downshift to hold thru a tight turn or to just simply drift

Ed_330i · 08-09-2005, 08:10 PM

eh, shifting to Redline isnt too smart always

i mean, have anyone "felt" at what RPMS the motor want to shift?

ward · 08-10-2005, 12:27 AM

yes, it wants to shift at 6356 RPM's

If you don't have a stick why do you care, let the slushbox do it's magic

David328M-Sport · 08-10-2005, 03:27 AM

mmmmm, ouch, let's call it a smooth shifter rather than a slushbox. I am quite impressed with the steptronic transmission and I am only using it in D mode for the time being. I have only recorded 500kms in my car so I am being a little cautious.

But I tell you what - I am certainly not at all sorry that I changed from manual to Step. In fact, I feel the car to be very light and nimble with the auto box. Quick enough off the mark and VERY smooth not at all like the olden days when autos were slushboxes and drained power from the engine.

Robin_NL · 08-10-2005, 04:04 AM

@6600rpm it has max hp:258BHP. So theoreticaly you should shift at ......6600.

But 7000 sounds even better

08-09-2005, 07:40 PM	#1
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cannonspike22 Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 275 Posts Drives: 06 325i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Claremont, CA iTrader: (1)	shift when rpm hits redline, just dont over rev but i would suggest leaving it in sports mode since computer electronic shifting is much more accurate. i would use the sportshift only when i need to downshift to hold thru a tight turn or to just simply drift
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Ed_330i Lieutenant 58 Rep 515 Posts Drives: 2006 330i Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: North America iTrader: (0)	eh, shifting to Redline isnt too smart always i mean, have anyone "felt" at what RPMS the motor want to shift?
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ward Major General 155 Rep 6,158 Posts Drives: F Join Date: May 2005 Location: T iTrader: (0)	yes, it wants to shift at 6356 RPM's If you don't have a stick why do you care, let the slushbox do it's magic
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David328M-Sport Brigadier General 101 Rep 3,566 Posts Drives: F30 M-Sport 328i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Melbourne Australia iTrader: (0)	mmmmm, ouch, let's call it a smooth shifter rather than a slushbox. I am quite impressed with the steptronic transmission and I am only using it in D mode for the time being. I have only recorded 500kms in my car so I am being a little cautious. But I tell you what - I am certainly not at all sorry that I changed from manual to Step. In fact, I feel the car to be very light and nimble with the auto box. Quick enough off the mark and VERY smooth not at all like the olden days when autos were slushboxes and drained power from the engine. __________________ 328i M-Sport, Estoril Blue, Carbon XP 35 Tint, front heated seats, black Dakota, Sports Suspension, Anthracite Headliner, HUD, Pro Nav, Sunroof, hk 600w, Bi-Xenon, 19" 403M wheels, Reversing Camera, DAB+, Xenon, BT Ext Connect, MST turbo intake pipe, MST Cold Air Intake, JB4 on Map 2 with Catless DP produces awesome performance in Sport.
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Robin_NL S0THPAW 8717 Rep 7,846 Posts Drives: HS M2 Competition Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: The Netherlands iTrader: (0)	@6600rpm it has max hp:258BHP. So theoreticaly you should shift at ......6600. But 7000 sounds even better
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