Manual Shifting on an AUTO

marCOCOpuffs · 06-03-2012, 04:35 PM

hey all i'm new here...

Just bought my first bimmer and first auto, 2011 335i with 7k miles!

anyways i'm having a great time with the car i just have one question: Is there anyway to keep the car from upshifting when redlining in manual mode?

PS i think this should be moved to the n55 forum :\ noob move

E90Company · 06-03-2012, 04:47 PM

The ECU has protective commands built in, so no, I don't believe so

enrita · 06-03-2012, 04:51 PM

should work by holding the paddle , basically shift to 2nd and dont release it. never tried it though.

douwe22 · 06-03-2012, 05:18 PM

why would you want to redline? just shift before redline, have fun and protect your car

marCOCOpuffs · 06-03-2012, 05:25 PM

no real reason other than wanting an authentic feel. I guess its just wishful thinking?

Velocity26 · 06-03-2012, 05:38 PM

Since the stock turbo starts to run out of air just north of 6,000, there is no reason to push near redline. The track guys will tell you that shifting about 6,200 is what you should do for the best times.

06-03-2012, 04:35 PM	#1
marCOCOpuffs Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (2)	Manual Shifting on an AUTO hey all i'm new here... Just bought my first bimmer and first auto, 2011 335i with 7k miles! anyways i'm having a great time with the car i just have one question: Is there anyway to keep the car from upshifting when redlining in manual mode? PS i think this should be moved to the n55 forum :\ noob move Last edited by marCOCOpuffs; 06-03-2012 at 04:41 PM..
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06-03-2012, 04:47 PM	#2
E90Company Major General 194 Rep 6,136 Posts Drives: Car Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: FL iTrader: (2)	The ECU has protective commands built in, so no, I don't believe so
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	should work by holding the paddle , basically shift to 2nd and dont release it. never tried it though. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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06-03-2012, 05:18 PM	#4
douwe22 dual Afe intake/ cobb/ forge dv's/ 94 oct. 10 Rep 309 Posts Drives: 2008 bmw 335xi, 2008 x5 4.8i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: niagara region iTrader: (1)	why would you want to redline? just shift before redline, have fun and protect your car
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06-03-2012, 05:25 PM	#5
marCOCOpuffs Second Lieutenant 5 Rep 200 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Sedan Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Riverside, CA iTrader: (2)	no real reason other than wanting an authentic feel. I guess its just wishful thinking?
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06-03-2012, 05:38 PM	#6
Velocity26 Resident old fart 146 Rep 575 Posts Drives: 2010 335i M-Sport Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Florida iTrader: (4)	Since the stock turbo starts to run out of air just north of 6,000, there is no reason to push near redline. The track guys will tell you that shifting about 6,200 is what you should do for the best times.
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