Sport Setting Preference

dcs2k · 11-14-2010, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by zeez_Dubai

As i remember the Rocker Switch from normal to sport to sport + only deals with engine, suspension ...

but the gear shifted to the left does have a greater effect on the gear shifts.

Btw after the latest software upgrade on my car along with BMW reseting the adaptive learning on my gear box the car actually spins the wheel when changing from 1st to 2nd now. its like manual gear all over.

i have also noticed when the car shifts gear while in sport + with Gear in S that there is a forward jump in all gear.

I thought I was the only one experiencing a forward ump in all gears after the latest software upgrade. amazing.

Mr. ///M3 RD · 11-14-2010, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Darbs330

Just curious...

Does anyone out there have a preference between the first level of "Sport" selections...

- Sport Mode (selected by sliding DCT gear selector to the left)
- Sport Mode (selected by rocker switch - DCT in Normal)

I, pretty much, live in one of these sport modes... and am trying to figure out which is better. (Or, really, what the differences are)

Opinions?

you may have seen this Review, it explains it very well ...

Here CLICK and have a read

JDaniel · 05-08-2012, 11:59 PM

That article really covered the rocker button well, but what about the "S Mode" you put the gear shift into?

ManiacGT · 05-09-2012, 02:17 AM

Sport mode for dct changes gear shift points only.

Sport mode on the mode button implements a half map of the above, stiffens suspension, steering, throttle response etc.

The former is my choice if I need to quickly move in traffic.

The latter is my choice if I'm going to sustain any speed and manoeuvring as the whole car stiffens with the suspension changes making it much more stable at speed.

The adaptive suspension in normal mode is unstable at high speed, very wobbly. Sport mode stops the corner to corner dipping in these situations. Sport plus makes the car rock solid.

I hardly ever use sport + unless at high speed as the roads here in the UK are awful and sport + will shatter my spine!

Vintage · 05-09-2012, 01:46 PM

I like Sport+ and Manual Shift with DCT

Dr Stig 2 · 05-11-2012, 04:19 PM

My experience has been that you have to manual shift in sports plus if you want to keep your fuel bill in check. Otherwise the car starts to drink like a fish.
I get 10.8 litres per 100km with spirited and mixed driving.
In heavy start stop traffic this can go up to 15.
On a highway cruise it goes down to 8.
When I drove in sports auto mode on the Dct and sports on the DDC I was pulling 12-13.

javol · 05-11-2012, 04:45 PM

Normal mode with DSC off and manual DCT when driving around or in the traffic

Sport+ mode and manual DCT on the highway

Never full auto, never

Note: I have the Sprint Booster too, allowing me controlling the throttle response for separate

richr8 · 05-14-2012, 04:04 PM

Sport mode DCT, switch normal most of the time. Sp Dct SW sport in the twisties or going for a corner.

z4z4z4 · 05-14-2012, 09:27 PM

Manual DCT with DSC and DTC off for track time or grocery store trips.

Andrew*Debbie · 05-15-2012, 09:47 AM

I usually drive our 6MT in Normal.

I like the way the car drives in Sport, but remapping the throttle means I have to relearn how to shift smoothly.

jparnes1 · 05-15-2012, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Andrew*Debbie

I usually drive our 6MT in Normal.

I like the way the car drives in Sport, but remapping the throttle means I have to relearn how to shift smoothly.

I didn't realize the throttle response is changed in a MT car. I've always driven my car in Sport. I'll have to drive in Comfort and see the difference.

jtalisman · 05-20-2012, 05:44 AM

Sport is my preferred but I have a stick shift

05-08-2012, 11:59 PM	#25
JDaniel New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: 2009 Sdrive 35i Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	That article really covered the rocker button well, but what about the "S Mode" you put the gear shift into?
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ManiacGT Major 85 Rep 1,448 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0)	Sport mode for dct changes gear shift points only. Sport mode on the mode button implements a half map of the above, stiffens suspension, steering, throttle response etc. The former is my choice if I need to quickly move in traffic. The latter is my choice if I'm going to sustain any speed and manoeuvring as the whole car stiffens with the suspension changes making it much more stable at speed. The adaptive suspension in normal mode is unstable at high speed, very wobbly. Sport mode stops the corner to corner dipping in these situations. Sport plus makes the car rock solid. I hardly ever use sport + unless at high speed as the roads here in the UK are awful and sport + will shatter my spine! Last edited by ManiacGT; 05-09-2012 at 02:39 PM..
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05-09-2012, 01:46 PM	#27
Vintage Colonel 378 Rep 2,588 Posts Drives: BMW G80 (MT), 718 Spyder Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Austin, Texas iTrader: (0)	I like Sport+ and Manual Shift with DCT
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05-11-2012, 04:19 PM	#28
Dr Stig 2 Criminally Insane 53 Rep 1,464 Posts Drives: Like a Demon! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Brisbane, Australia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 BMW Z4 35is [10.00] 2013 BMW X5 30d [0.00]	My experience has been that you have to manual shift in sports plus if you want to keep your fuel bill in check. Otherwise the car starts to drink like a fish. I get 10.8 litres per 100km with spirited and mixed driving. In heavy start stop traffic this can go up to 15. On a highway cruise it goes down to 8. When I drove in sports auto mode on the Dct and sports on the DDC I was pulling 12-13. __________________ Dr Stig 2010 Z4 35is 2011 X3 30d M Sport Australia
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05-11-2012, 04:45 PM	#29
javol Private First Class 20 Rep 154 Posts Drives: Z4 35i DCT Join Date: May 2006 Location: Italy / Chile iTrader: (0)	Normal mode with DSC off and manual DCT when driving around or in the traffic Sport+ mode and manual DCT on the highway Never full auto, never Note: I have the Sprint Booster too, allowing me controlling the throttle response for separate __________________ 2012 Z4 35i DCT Black/Beige - 20" Vossen CV3, PB-Brake BBK, ///M Front Bumper, ///M Steering Wheel, Led Angel Eyes, Black Grille, Short Antenna - Tuning: JB4 Map 2, Custom Made 3" DPs & MPs, BMS Dual Intake - Desire list: 3D Design Front Lip, Meth Kit, FMIC.
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05-14-2012, 04:04 PM	#30
richr8 New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: May 2011 Location: Tucson, Az iTrader: (0)	Sport mode DCT, switch normal most of the time. Sp Dct SW sport in the twisties or going for a corner.
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05-14-2012, 09:27 PM	#31
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05-15-2012, 09:47 AM	#32
Andrew*Debbie New Member 0 Rep 21 Posts Drives: Z4 sDrive20i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I usually drive our 6MT in Normal. I like the way the car drives in Sport, but remapping the throttle means I have to relearn how to shift smoothly.
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05-20-2012, 05:44 AM	#34
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