09-08-2015, 02:02 AM | #23 |
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Neglecting to shift in M
If you select M mode, then neglect to shift on slowing down, the car will switch to D mode and downshift for you. Once in D it will not switch back to M until you activate a paddle
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09-08-2015, 02:08 AM | #24 |
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Not angry, maybe just a little frustrated . Where I think we can agree is that there have certainly been software updates to the box since 2012, as there have been reports elsewhere of clunky 1st to 2nd shifts being fixed by new dealer software updates. It wouldn't surprise me at all to hear that there is a continuous update programme, both software and hardware as that is what a good manufacturer should do IMO.
Regarding whether the box is always sequential off the paddles, on the latest cars, if you leave the stick right and overrule with the paddles, a hold on the left paddle will jump change down to the most appropriate ratio for rapid acceleration. Holding the right paddle will re engage D. This is only with the stick in D not M/S. This behaviour is described clearly in the manual. AFAIK this happens on both the 45 and 50 sport auto box. |
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09-08-2015, 07:15 AM | #25 |
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Doesn't putting the gear level to the left put it into S mode which, if you don't activate manual mode (by either pulling up/down on the lever or using the paddles), is full auto but more aggressive shifts? Perhaps that's what happened the other day, dishy, you were in S rather than M mode?
Anyway, my m135i is having its' gearbox replaced as we speak (2013 model), so I'll report back if there are any major differences that I notice between the two. |
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