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      04-14-2010, 03:48 PM   #359
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Originally Posted by E92Fan View Post
As Marcel has already mentioned, I'm running an auto transmission. It has held up remarkably well with no signs of fatigue or loss of performance. The gearbox is well maintained and the gearbox oil is checked and replaced regularly. It also helps that the flash tune I have historically been using is designed to be kind to the gearbox, as it employs all BMW standard torque tapering characteristics. I think the gearbox has seen over 250 laps of the 'Ring, maybe close to 300? It's a durable beast!!

Congrats on your new beast !

Did you do all that hardcore ring and autobahn testing with your previous flash tune or the proceede ?
I have an auto tranny myself and am corcerned about it's durability.

Fwiw I am in line for RB turbos and will tune it thru a custom jb3 map.

Thanks and drive safe.
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