...It's Here, and IT"S AWESOME!!!!!!!! SGM/Coral/Convertible

Jace · 06-19-2008, 08:23 PM

Great Story..Thanks for sharing...The SGM looks great with the red...nice...

stefan · 06-19-2008, 11:59 PM

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Originally Posted by plien69

If anyone has been able to get the Step to skip a gear while downshifting, can you share how you did it? Which gears? What speed? Throttle position when asking for the downshift?

I know this post is pro-auto.. and I totally get where the auto boys are coming from. It really does sound pretty awesome! But.. this quote right here is why I drive a manual. Ask for a downshift? Say what now?

That aside, great post. Wish drivers here were more enthusiastic.

JohnnyTT · 06-20-2008, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by stefan

I know this post is pro-auto.. and I totally get where the auto boys are coming from. It really does sound pretty awesome! But.. this quote right here is why I drive a manual. Ask for a downshift? Say what now?

That aside, great post. Wish drivers here were more enthusiastic.

Hey stef. What he's talking about is the auto's ability to jump 2 gears at once. It's one of the highlights of the auto. Unfortunately it only does it in auto mode... not manual.. even though in manual.. it does jump 2 gears away very quickly.

It nice to drive in DS mode.. floor it... and know you went from 5 to 3 very quickly.

plien69 · 06-20-2008, 09:15 AM

Let me say that I'm an enthusiast, and this is my first automatic car since I was 16 (Ah, the compromises of marriage! :smile

As an enthusiast, I'm just trying to learn all I can about the behavior of different systems so I can most effectively operate the car. Yes, my transmission happens to be an automatic, but that doesn't me I have to turn into a disaffected, John Q. Public car owner who treats his car only like an appliance.

BTW, yes, the kickdown from 5->3 when you floor it in DS is most impressive!

0002s · 06-20-2008, 09:29 AM

get color choice, nice write up (well I chose the same colors so I'm bias)

gemini330zhp · 06-21-2008, 08:42 AM

Any more pics??? Wow now I am getting a Steptronic the fun in manual mode and paddle shifters!!! Thanks for the write up!!!! Do you have any more pics???

JohnnyTT · 06-21-2008, 12:21 PM

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Originally Posted by gemini06m3

Any more pics??? Wow now I am getting a Steptronic the fun in manual mode and paddle shifters!!! Thanks for the write up!!!! Do you have any more pics???

Here's some more. I haven't had enough sunny days to get some great shots yet.

Pics in other thread

joneffingvo · 06-21-2008, 10:56 PM

so do the gear shifts feel any faster or the same as the SMG or the new DCT in the new M3?

flpnout · 06-22-2008, 04:14 PM

Great color combo. I really wanted Coral red on my AW, but I bought the one that just came at Beverly Hills BMW. And for $41,800 was not bad. I opted for coupe since I have convert in 650. My two favorite toys!! lol

flpnout · 06-22-2008, 04:18 PM

Also for got to mention. I used to be a stick shift driver only too until I got a test for the paddle shifter 135 and 650. My last E46 M3 and 350Z were both manual. I don't really miss them anymore. I knew I wanted sport auto for the 650 and I was shopping for a manual for the 135, but they did not have the color combo in stock that I wanted and I did not want to wait to order like I did on my 650. I just simply fell in love with the 135 on my first test drive and knew I had to have it as my daily car.

TagMan · 06-23-2008, 01:51 AM

Johnny... sorry I'm late on this. CONGRATULATIONS!

Your 'vert is gorgeous!

It makes me re-consider the idea of getting mine with a Steptronic.

... Nah... Not really... LOL.

Anyway, it truly is stunning! A perfect candidate for carbon fiber rear spoiler... like Texas did to his SGM 'vert. Check out his pics.

Hey, c'mon, man... don't leave me hangin'... where's the pic of your GF's leg?

frimmelnojerz · 06-23-2008, 01:24 PM

lol @ honey's leg...

JohnnyTT · 06-23-2008, 01:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TagMan

Johnny... sorry I'm late on this. CONGRATULATIONS!

Your 'vert is gorgeous!

Hey, c'mon, man... don't leave me hangin'... where's the pic of your GF's leg?

Thanks!!

And you'll be able to see my lady soon. She just finished recording her first album. We are really excited about it!! It's being mastered right now, and she just did a photo shoot for the album cover.
...and since you asked, you'll be required to buy it off itunes when it comes out.

Genericuser1 · 06-23-2008, 10:19 PM

Anyone happen to know if the ZF transmission used in the 135 is the same one used on the 08 Mini's?

plien69 · 06-23-2008, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Design1stCode2nd

Anyone happen to know if the ZF transmission used in the 135 is the same one used on the 08 Mini's?

No. For a FWD application, they use a completely different transmission from Aisin:
http://www.miniusa.com/feature-aisin-six-speed.html

Genericuser1 · 06-25-2008, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by plien69

No. For a FWD application, they use a completely different transmission from Aisin:
http://www.miniusa.com/feature-aisin-six-speed.html

Thanks. The auto worked pretty well when I test drove a Clubman S but I was hoping the it wasn't the ZF since it didn't seem "great".

06-19-2008, 08:23 PM	#23
Jace Private 7 Rep 69 Posts Drives: Join Date: Apr 2008 iTrader: (0)	Great Story..Thanks for sharing...The SGM looks great with the red...nice...
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06-20-2008, 09:15 AM	#26
plien69 Captain 20 Rep 841 Posts Drives: 2014 M235i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	Let me say that I'm an enthusiast, and this is my first automatic car since I was 16 (Ah, the compromises of marriage! :smile As an enthusiast, I'm just trying to learn all I can about the behavior of different systems so I can most effectively operate the car. Yes, my transmission happens to be an automatic, but that doesn't me I have to turn into a disaffected, John Q. Public car owner who treats his car only like an appliance. BTW, yes, the kickdown from 5->3 when you floor it in DS is most impressive!
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06-20-2008, 09:29 AM	#27
0002s Mein Führer! I can walk! 45 Rep 822 Posts Drives: Not a BMW Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Bunker iTrader: (0)	get color choice, nice write up (well I chose the same colors so I'm bias)
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06-21-2008, 08:42 AM	#28
gemini330zhp Major 34 Rep 1,180 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 E90 Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: BergenCo NewJersey iTrader: (0)	Any more pics??? Wow now I am getting a Steptronic the fun in manual mode and paddle shifters!!! Thanks for the write up!!!! Do you have any more pics???
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06-21-2008, 10:56 PM	#30
joneffingvo Second Lieutenant 70 Rep 294 Posts Drives: 12 C63 AMG Coupe Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tempe, AZ iTrader: (0)	so do the gear shifts feel any faster or the same as the SMG or the new DCT in the new M3? __________________ gone but not forgotten
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06-22-2008, 04:14 PM	#31
flpnout Major 82 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Great color combo. I really wanted Coral red on my AW, but I bought the one that just came at Beverly Hills BMW. And for $41,800 was not bad. I opted for coupe since I have convert in 650. My two favorite toys!! lol __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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06-22-2008, 04:18 PM	#32
flpnout Major 82 Rep 1,264 Posts Drives: 2010 Dinan S3 Z4-35i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: San Francisco, CA iTrader: (8) Garage List 2010 E89 Z4 [7.83]	Also for got to mention. I used to be a stick shift driver only too until I got a test for the paddle shifter 135 and 650. My last E46 M3 and 350Z were both manual. I don't really miss them anymore. I knew I wanted sport auto for the 650 and I was shopping for a manual for the 135, but they did not have the color combo in stock that I wanted and I did not want to wait to order like I did on my 650. I just simply fell in love with the 135 on my first test drive and knew I had to have it as my daily car. __________________ 2015 BMW i3 REX
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06-23-2008, 01:51 AM	#33
TagMan Car Addict!! 60 Rep 1,303 Posts Drives: '08 135i Convertible Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Malibu, California iTrader: (0)	Johnny... sorry I'm late on this. CONGRATULATIONS! Your 'vert is gorgeous! It makes me re-consider the idea of getting mine with a Steptronic. ... Nah... Not really... LOL. Anyway, it truly is stunning! A perfect candidate for carbon fiber rear spoiler... like Texas did to his SGM 'vert. Check out his pics. Hey, c'mon, man... don't leave me hangin'... where's the pic of your GF's leg? __________________ 2008 /// Commemorative /// 6-Speed /// Titanium Silver /// Fully-Loaded /// 135i Convertible
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06-23-2008, 01:24 PM	#34
frimmelnojerz Captain 23 Rep 692 Posts Drives: Montego blue 135i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Bayonne, NJ iTrader: (0)	lol @ honey's leg... __________________ 08' 135 in much need of some TLC. But after that... Watch out. AA/Berk/ER/UR/CP-e/Snow/ESS
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06-23-2008, 10:19 PM	#36
Genericuser1 Captain 22 Rep 661 Posts Drives: M3 Convertible Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	Anyone happen to know if the ZF transmission used in the 135 is the same one used on the 08 Mini's?
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