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      11-18-2006, 01:52 AM   #8
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Drives: BMW E90
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Originally Posted by BK
I don't have an AT, but I recall discussion saying the AT starts off in 2nd gear unless it is in sports mode. That would certainly slow things down.
The steptronic, even in "D" mode starts in 1st. But it shifts to 2nd before you even notice. It will only start in 2nd when it senses that the wheels are spinning when starting off the line. (ex. in snow/ice)
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