SPORT vs S1

sochermit · 10-23-2012, 11:58 AM

I do not recall but I believe the SPORT mode makes the trans shift when something occurs and the S1 (moving the selector to the right) shifts when the RPM's reach a value.

So which is better, the S1 or SPORT? Can you use both and, if so, does it give you anything or do they conflict with each other?

afisherunc · 10-23-2012, 01:00 PM

I believe:

Sport: more responsive throttle + faster automatic shifting
S1: car must reach higher RPMS to shift automatically

Together: more responsive throttle + faster shifting at higher RPMS.

alexmtl_135i · 10-24-2012, 06:01 PM

Yep, that's about it. They don't conflict, you can (and should) use both for better performance.

sochermit · 10-25-2012, 04:43 AM

Thank you for your responses. I feel much better now about how to use the various selections. I love the car and how it responds. A pure driving pleasure.

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sochermit Lieutenant 61 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2003 325i, 2012 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canyon Lake, TX iTrader: (0)	SPORT vs S1 I do not recall but I believe the SPORT mode makes the trans shift when something occurs and the S1 (moving the selector to the right) shifts when the RPM's reach a value. So which is better, the S1 or SPORT? Can you use both and, if so, does it give you anything or do they conflict with each other?
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afisherunc Private First Class 143 Rep 190 Posts Drives: F80 M3 (Sold) @downf0rce Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Charlotte, North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I believe: Sport: more responsive throttle + faster automatic shifting S1: car must reach higher RPMS to shift automatically Together: more responsive throttle + faster shifting at higher RPMS.
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alexmtl_135i First Lieutenant 31 Rep 371 Posts Drives: 2013 C63 Coupe P31 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Montreal, Canada iTrader: (0)	Yep, that's about it. They don't conflict, you can (and should) use both for better performance.
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sochermit Lieutenant 61 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2003 325i, 2012 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canyon Lake, TX iTrader: (0)	Great Thank you for your responses. I feel much better now about how to use the various selections. I love the car and how it responds. A pure driving pleasure.
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