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      12-08-2011, 10:44 AM   #1
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Sport Automatic w/ Paddle Shifters?

hi all, configuring my new 2012 335i. One question I have is what is missing w/o the sport auto? I am not too keen on the paddle shifters but w/o this option will I not have a sport mode for the auto tranny? any additional info greatly appreciated. thanks
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      12-08-2011, 10:58 AM   #2
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You will always have a sport mode, as well as steptronic. SPort auto gives you pedals and also gives you faster shift times(more sporty) then what comes on the standard ZF8 speed. I prefer the old paddles right behind the wheel and go both ways.
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      12-08-2011, 12:12 PM   #3
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You will always have a sport mode, as well as steptronic. SPort auto gives you pedals and also gives you faster shift times(more sporty) then what comes on the standard ZF8 speed. I prefer the old paddles right behind the wheel and go both ways.
Heh... I was starting to think I was the only one who preferred the old push to downshift, pull to upshift paddles... it's nice when the wheel is upside down to not have to think about which one is really left and which is right. Besides, it works exactly like the shifter does. Not sure why most people prefer the other way, to be honest.
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      12-08-2011, 01:04 PM   #4
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FYI, the shifter on the console will be a little different shape, as in the F10.
See examples of Std 8AT and Sport AT, which is smaller ans sportier looking, IMO.
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thanks SAT it is!
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      12-08-2011, 04:15 PM   #6
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I hope that if i press that little p button while driving nothing happens...i can definitely see myself inadvertently pressing that p button lol
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I hope that if i press that little p button while driving nothing happens...i can definitely see myself inadvertently pressing that p button lol
youll get a pretty loud beep. just like with any other BMW telling you that you cannot do that
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      12-08-2011, 05:13 PM   #8
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youll get a pretty loud beep. just like with any other BMW telling you that you cannot do that
OK, cool...last thing i want is to put the car in P at 85 on the highway lol
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Sport automatic transmission looks gorgeous! Definitely going with that on my F30.
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