0-60 and Sports Mode

Zaman250 · 07-08-2009, 01:02 PM

Ok so my question is I have a 325i AT and i've always statistically wondered whether regular drive and DS and M1-M6 would yield different 0-60's? I'm just curious whats the best way to take off in my car?

tjnptel1 · 07-08-2009, 01:23 PM

take off? you need a jet engine for that bro.

otherwise, if you are trying to drag race someone, just shift manually from M1 - M6 or Drop it in DS and let the car shift for you.

Zaman250 · 07-08-2009, 02:07 PM

alright I was just curious if there was a way to get the fastest take off but thanks

SteveMD · 07-08-2009, 06:01 PM

With the loud pedal flat to the floor, it won't make any difference. Shifting manually at the optimum shift points may get you a slight edge but if you're talking D vs DS it will be the same on full throttle..

Saintor · 07-08-2009, 06:23 PM

No difference between D, DS or M if you floor it.

Zaman250 · 07-08-2009, 06:29 PM

it definetly has a much more torquey feel but I suppose thats do to the RPM differences. I feel as tho the M/DS mode helps when already in 4th gear for instance then flooring it because it drops to 2nd or 3rd gear? If i'm correct?

jopa489 · 07-08-2009, 08:30 PM

For 0-60 it makes no difference but..

My E90 is a 6MT but I find our 750i actually shifts a little too late when it D or DS. I revs a few hundred over redline and you can feel the power drop off before the shift. Not sure if the Step acts the same way in the E9x though. Not that I'd ever be racing the 7er, but for the fastest acceleration manual mode with perfectly-timed shifts might yield better results. Just something for you to try I guess.

persian54 · 07-08-2009, 11:39 PM

i prefer to shift it myself as I feel it's better.... cause in DS, I too feel that it lags/loses a bit of power at the end when it goes past redline...

Spydeputy · 07-18-2009, 06:44 AM

interesting

jaychou1987 · 07-18-2009, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by persian54

i prefer to shift it myself as I feel it's better.... cause in DS, I too feel that it lags/loses a bit of power at the end when it goes past redline...

I totally agree. Wish we had DCT tho eh haha

3pnt4maro · 07-18-2009, 11:29 AM

I have to respectfully disagree with what everyone has said, as I have time slips to prove my thoughts...I took my completely stock 330 to the track and tried all three modes with dsc on and off. My best times came with dsc off and in DS mode, obviously the d mode was slower, about .6 of a second slower...the manual mode was about .5 seconds slower than my best time in DS mode...all my DS modes were very consistent in the 14.4 to 14.5 range at around 95-96mph...in d mode I was looking at 14.9 to 15.0 seconds at 94-95mph

So there is a clear difference in which mode the car is the fastest...in a straight line with the foot to the floor you cant shift anymore precise and faster than the computer in DS mode....say what you will but I did this test numerous times and the results were the same..I even played with torque braking it and burnouts for stickier tires...DS mode was a sure win

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Zaman250 E90 -> F30 -> F32 -> G80 47 Rep 100 Posts Drives: G80 M3CX (ORDERED) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	0-60 and Sports Mode Ok so my question is I have a 325i AT and i've always statistically wondered whether regular drive and DS and M1-M6 would yield different 0-60's? I'm just curious whats the best way to take off in my car?
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tjnptel1 Cunning Linguist 147 Rep 2,219 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Norfolk, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 335i [0.00]	take off? you need a jet engine for that bro. otherwise, if you are trying to drag race someone, just shift manually from M1 - M6 or Drop it in DS and let the car shift for you. __________________ Bottles are for babies, Real men get blown.
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Zaman250 E90 -> F30 -> F32 -> G80 47 Rep 100 Posts Drives: G80 M3CX (ORDERED) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	alright I was just curious if there was a way to get the fastest take off but thanks
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SteveMD Colonel 196 Rep 2,485 Posts Drives: 2016 F10 535i MSport Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Raventown! iTrader: (3)	With the loud pedal flat to the floor, it won't make any difference. Shifting manually at the optimum shift points may get you a slight edge but if you're talking D vs DS it will be the same on full throttle.. __________________ 2006 E90 330i (retired) 2009 E90 335i (retired) 2012 E70 X5 50i M Sport (retired) 2016 F10 535i M Sport
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Saintor Banned 79 Rep 2,446 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: MTL, Canada iTrader: (1)	No difference between D, DS or M if you floor it.
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Zaman250 E90 -> F30 -> F32 -> G80 47 Rep 100 Posts Drives: G80 M3CX (ORDERED) Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	it definetly has a much more torquey feel but I suppose thats do to the RPM differences. I feel as tho the M/DS mode helps when already in 4th gear for instance then flooring it because it drops to 2nd or 3rd gear? If i'm correct?
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jopa489 Major General 122 Rep 6,594 Posts Drives: Anything with Wheels Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (9)	For 0-60 it makes no difference but.. My E90 is a 6MT but I find our 750i actually shifts a little too late when it D or DS. I revs a few hundred over redline and you can feel the power drop off before the shift. Not sure if the Step acts the same way in the E9x though. Not that I'd ever be racing the 7er, but for the fastest acceleration manual mode with perfectly-timed shifts might yield better results. Just something for you to try I guess. __________________ X7 LCI // Incoming C7 ZR1 ZTK // Sebring + TRX // Hydro + Raptor Gen1 Roush // Tuxedo
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persian54 Lieutenant General 923 Rep 15,818 Posts Drives: M760/G83M4 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: The Valley, SoCal iTrader: (298)	i prefer to shift it myself as I feel it's better.... cause in DS, I too feel that it lags/loses a bit of power at the end when it goes past redline...
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3pnt4maro Long Time Lurker 22 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330I Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LaGrange, Georgia iTrader: (0)	I have to respectfully disagree with what everyone has said, as I have time slips to prove my thoughts...I took my completely stock 330 to the track and tried all three modes with dsc on and off. My best times came with dsc off and in DS mode, obviously the d mode was slower, about .6 of a second slower...the manual mode was about .5 seconds slower than my best time in DS mode...all my DS modes were very consistent in the 14.4 to 14.5 range at around 95-96mph...in d mode I was looking at 14.9 to 15.0 seconds at 94-95mph So there is a clear difference in which mode the car is the fastest...in a straight line with the foot to the floor you cant shift anymore precise and faster than the computer in DS mode....say what you will but I did this test numerous times and the results were the same..I even played with torque braking it and burnouts for stickier tires...DS mode was a sure win __________________ 2006 BMW 330i-E90-14.4@96mph-Daily Driver BSM, Premium Package, Logic 7, BMS Powerbox, 19 VMR Wheels Staggered (19x9 and 19x10), 20%Tint, LED Lights, 2 Rockford Fosgate Punch P2 10's with amp in a custom setup.
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