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TF1 · 06-02-2006, 12:15 PM

I picked up my 325 yesterday and have put 600 KM on it. You can tell that the breaks have to seat as they are pretty touch, but I am finding the downshifting at really low speeds to be off. Or in orther words it's not the smoothest when downshifting below 20Km/hour. Does the engine just need to loosen up?

Thanks

TF

Hawkshaw · 06-02-2006, 12:24 PM

To be honest, I haven't noticed TF, I don't find the downshifting too bad. Could it be that you're simply getting used to the clutch? I know it's got a much lower sweet spot than my previous car, and that took a little getting used to.

As an aside, was it you who posted the other day about being worried about your 300km commute to take delivery? If so, how did the drive back go and how did you manage it?

TF1 · 06-02-2006, 12:34 PM

I guess I should have mentioned it is automatic.

The drive back went well - stoped at every rest stop on the way. Played around with 5th/6th gear in step mode and alternated speed the whole way. From now on it will be stop and go traffic so she should be fine.

Cheers

canucklion · 06-02-2006, 01:35 PM

you mean it feels rough when you step on the gas? I don't quite get what you're asking?

canucklion · 06-02-2006, 01:36 PM

are you in regular 'auto' mode or DS mode? or Steptronic mode?

LEDZEP · 06-02-2006, 01:47 PM

Depends a lot on how you drive it. The trans will "learn" your habits and adjust to optimize shifts accordingly. Also, there is a bit of a wear in factor but not much. If you accelerate hard you are going to feel it though.

TF1 · 06-02-2006, 03:58 PM

It's not on acceleration as that part is very smooth. Its on deceleration as very low speeds (under 20 km). It kinda feels like it is downshifting two early.

David328M-Sport · 06-02-2006, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by TF1

It's not on acceleration as that part is very smooth. Its on deceleration as very low speeds (under 20 km). It kinda feels like it is downshifting two early.

DS mode can do that, probably in anticipation of a quick start but it is not treeibly noticeable unless you compare it with D mode.

D mode cruises to a stop staying in higher gears for a smooth ride.

Give your car time to break in as well.

600kms is quite a lot in one day. Did you go country driving?

TF1 · 06-02-2006, 06:11 PM

That's what if feels like - coasting, coasting, then drop from 3rd to 2nd to first - almost as if I was a bad standard driver.

400 Km - mixed freeway. 200+ cruising the streets

canucklion · 06-02-2006, 07:17 PM

TF1: I see waht you're saying now. like David said, DS mode does that, while in D mode I don't even notice the downshifts at all, it's really smooth in D.

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TF1 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 325i, White/Tan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	New Car - quick question I picked up my 325 yesterday and have put 600 KM on it. You can tell that the breaks have to seat as they are pretty touch, but I am finding the downshifting at really low speeds to be off. Or in orther words it's not the smoothest when downshifting below 20Km/hour. Does the engine just need to loosen up? Thanks TF
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Hawkshaw Major 100 Rep 1,013 Posts Drives: X3 xDrive28i Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Fredericton, NB, Canada iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	To be honest, I haven't noticed TF, I don't find the downshifting too bad. Could it be that you're simply getting used to the clutch? I know it's got a much lower sweet spot than my previous car, and that took a little getting used to. As an aside, was it you who posted the other day about being worried about your 300km commute to take delivery? If so, how did the drive back go and how did you manage it? __________________ Paul
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TF1 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 325i, White/Tan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	I guess I should have mentioned it is automatic. The drive back went well - stoped at every rest stop on the way. Played around with 5th/6th gear in step mode and alternated speed the whole way. From now on it will be stop and go traffic so she should be fine. Cheers
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	are you in regular 'auto' mode or DS mode? or Steptronic mode? __________________
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TF1 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 325i, White/Tan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	It's not on acceleration as that part is very smooth. Its on deceleration as very low speeds (under 20 km). It kinda feels like it is downshifting two early.
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TF1 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: 325i, White/Tan Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (0)	That's what if feels like - coasting, coasting, then drop from 3rd to 2nd to first - almost as if I was a bad standard driver. 400 Km - mixed freeway. 200+ cruising the streets
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canucklion pull my finger to get your kinder® surprise 148 Rep 10,455 Posts Drives: circles around you Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada iTrader: (9)	TF1: I see waht you're saying now. like David said, DS mode does that, while in D mode I don't even notice the downshifts at all, it's really smooth in D. __________________
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