SMG'ers Need Input

[greenxeyezz]

So what setting do you run on?

I have used setting 4 only cause the previous owner had put it there, I haven't found a need to change it.

Why would ANYONe change it? benefits/cons?

what do you drive at?

[ZeroG]

So what setting do you run on?

I have used setting 4 only cause the previous owner had put it there, I haven't found a need to change it.

Why would ANYONe change it? benefits/cons?

what do you drive at?

For day to day driving I like the responsiveness of S5, but the smoothness of S3. So I often go back and forht between the two. If I have passengers in the car and we're just going from A to B it will most likely be S3, but if they want to haul some a$$, I'll go to S5.

The difference between the shifting programs is how the hydrolic systems actuates the clutch. The higher the number the quicker the clutch is actuated.

I also take the 405 to work everyday, so when I get tired of shifting or I want to drink my coffee it is A3 all the way!

[greenxeyezz]

no effect on mpg / wear and tear?

[ZeroG]

no effect on mpg / wear and tear?

Well, of course there is... :D

I have always gotten better MPG on lower shift programs. Also, you can feel the differences in the gear changes between different gears. A smoother gear change is going to be less wear and tear on the clutch.

[DTM Tom]

i recommend S5/S6 for freeway as you would want the quickness and responsive shifts to get through in and out of traffic. i use S4 on the street so it is moderately fast.

but whatever suits you i guess. i use those settings because they still feel slow to me. it could be that my clutch is wearing out though. :(

[///NEM3SES]

Heres what I do:

When it's a cold start and I can't wait for the car to heat up all the way I run it in S2 or S3. Around my small town there's a stop sign on every street so I usually run in S3. But when I get out of town and I'm on the hwy I always run on S5 with sport mode on...I find that when you use this method you keep the bucking beast at bay lol

[mfestprince]

i haul ass everyday so its a 5 =) haha the program on the m3 is a 5, and the car feels so much faster too haha

[HARLEY]

I always have sport mode on....S5/6 is a lot, i mean a lot more aggressive on your clutch, keep regular highway on S5, for highway FUN S6 DSC 0FF, and for regular driving around S3/4

[HARLEY]

i recommend S5/S6 for freeway as you would want the quickness and responsive shifts to get through in and out of traffic. i use S4 on the street so it is moderately fast.

but whatever suits you i guess. i use those settings because they still feel slow to me. it could be that my clutch is wearing out though. :(

no bueno

[Nstg8tR]

Nice to hear some input, I am transitioning and digging SMG.

[Laidback]

Congrats on getting another E46 M3 and back in the saddle of the blue and white:DNice to hear some input, I am transitioning and digging SMG.

[g0tph0]

daily driving around the city S2 and shift below 3k saves a grip of gas but freeway S6

[greenxeyezz]

daily driving around the city S2 and shift below 3k saves a grip of gas but freeway S6

learned that dd with S2 is great went from 16mpg to 18mpg.

s6 never even TRIED....; /

[mrtm2004]

S6, DCS OFF...ALL THE TIME!!! :rolleyes:

[g24]

With my e60 M5 5 Its 5 with MDM on and 6 with DSC off

[Laidback]

Is it better driving it on max mode and dsc off?


S6, DCS OFF...ALL THE TIME!!! :rolleyes:

With my e60 M5 5 Its 5 with MDM on and 6 with DSC off

[xixicemanxix]

I usually run S4 with dsc off...unless its raining like it was earlier...

[BlackOnBlack]

S3 city
S5 freeway
S6 "honk...honk...HONKKK"

[john]

S3 all the time

[RE G]

S3 city
S5 freeway
S6 "honk...honk...HONKKK"

same here:D