About to buy E91 instead of X3 N20

hassmaschine · 05-23-2017, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Alxdim

Just found an MT at the other end of the country. Well ok 1000 miles not really at he other end of the country but still. Just emailed the guy couldn't resist

MT will solve the AT lag problem I guess?

It's not even close. The throttle on the AT feels like a sponge.. I don't know how anyone can stand the AT.

tlow98 · 05-24-2017, 12:47 AM

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Originally Posted by hassmaschine

It's not even close. The throttle on the AT feels like a sponge.. I don't know how anyone can stand the AT.

I know :-/

max_330i · 05-24-2017, 09:32 AM

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Originally Posted by hassmaschine

It's not even close. The throttle on the AT feels like a sponge.. I don't know how anyone can stand the AT.

It's pretty unfortunate. A close friend has a '12 335is with the DCT and even that is lackluster. I'm not even talking about the usual "shitty in traffic" complaint, but moreso the lack of throttle response-- seems like I really have to stab at the gas pedal to move anywhere. I wouldn't trade my 6 speed for any of the BMW automatics, not even dual clutch.

sleepydinosaur · 05-24-2017, 02:01 PM

I've found that the 6AT is always 2 gears too high in D mode, 1 too high in DS.

+1 for considering the manual.

Alxdim · 05-24-2017, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by sleepydinosaur

I've found that the 6AT is always 2 gears too high in D mode, 1 too high in DS.

+1 for considering the manual.

Is there any software that could reconfigure/remap the AT transmission?

hassmaschine · 05-24-2017, 04:26 PM

Not yet (for the LCI anyway).

Alxdim · 05-24-2017, 04:31 PM

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Originally Posted by hassmaschine

Not yet (for the LCI anyway).

Ok thanks. I might look stupid but what does LCI mean?

Also can I have your advice on this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1387788

Thanks

Hearf · 05-24-2017, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Alxdim

Ok thanks. I might look stupid but what does LCI mean?

Also can I have your advice on this thread:

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1387788

Thanks

You could just google this information, or you know, use the search button.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BMW_3_...lift_.28LCI.29

Go Horns! · 05-24-2017, 09:41 PM

I had an X3 loaner today and hated it. It might as well been a Ford Escape.

Jbwcfp · 05-25-2017, 11:23 AM

I have a 2011 X3 and just purchased a 2012 E91 manual. The
x3 right now feels a little quicker actually, but I have added a tune to the E91 along with an Afe dry air filter, it livened up the 328 nicely, but I just also got a 3 stage intake from a 2006 330, but have not installed it yet. The X3 does have the stage intake, I think this is what allows it to breathe better.

Alxdim · 05-25-2017, 04:12 PM

Just got a 2009 E91! Just came back from the dealer!

unrealii · 05-25-2017, 07:34 PM

Congrats!

E91s are awesome. I almost bought one then went with the convertible.

Alxdim · 05-25-2017, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by unrealii

Congrats!

E91s are awesome. I almost bought one then went with the convertible.

Didn't see the 2 hours drive passby while getting home. Played with all the gizmos in the car! Discovered also that the mirrors when you back up tilt toward the pavement. Too cool!

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