6MT guys just curious

I335 · 08-25-2009, 07:51 AM

ALWAYS in 1st or reverse, and ALWAYS set ebrake first. You should NEVER use just one or the other - unsafe.

McMuffin · 08-25-2009, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete84

When parking on flat surface I only use the e-brake, e-brake + 1st gear on hills/inclines.

Same here!

cincy335i · 08-25-2009, 08:34 AM

1st and e-brake, pretty much 100% of the time. Still wondering about the OP's original question...why are you looking to know this?

kenneth · 08-25-2009, 08:40 AM

Mostly in first gear, no e-brake on level or slightly inclined surfaces. Might use e-brake on steep incline.

Folks that do tracking (hot discs) never use the e-brake after their sessions, otherwise the discs are warped and ruined.

reno808 · 08-25-2009, 11:21 AM

E-brake 1st then Reverse its shorter than 1st

blisstik · 08-25-2009, 11:31 AM

E-brake on flats like everyone else. And if you go to San Francisco, you'll need e-brake plus 1st or 2nd gear.

Bimmerdriver17 · 08-25-2009, 11:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete84

When parking on flat surface I only use the e-brake, e-brake + 1st gear on hills/inclines.

+1

Nyulak · 08-25-2009, 11:46 AM

Parking brake and 3rd for me.

Addicted2Boost · 08-25-2009, 11:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete84

When parking on flat surface I only use the e-brake, e-brake + 1st gear on hills/inclines.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 08-25-2009, 11:53 AM

1st w/ e-brake

Richwm · 08-25-2009, 11:56 AM

1st gear and parking brake on.

rambalu80 · 08-25-2009, 12:25 PM

E-brake and 1st or E-brake and reverse.

Tyrant 3 · 08-25-2009, 12:32 PM

1st and E-Brake

DimSumBoy · 08-25-2009, 01:00 PM

i dont like yanking it so hard on hills..

that gets frustrating

ianthegreat · 08-25-2009, 01:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete84

When parking on flat surface I only use the e-brake, e-brake + 1st gear on hills/inclines.

+1

baltik · 08-25-2009, 01:24 PM

I recently left my car in 1st only on a small incline (driveway), when I came back the car moved roughly 2 feet - Is this indicative of a worn clutch or malfunctioning CDV?

klipseracer · 08-25-2009, 02:08 PM

Might have been on the verge of a compression stroke when you parked. May also be gnomes.

Sal@AUTOcouture · 08-25-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baltik

I recently left my car in 1st only on a small incline (driveway), when I came back the car moved roughly 2 feet - Is this indicative of a worn clutch or malfunctioning CDV?

maybe you parked 2 feet away from where you thought you parked

Rotary Rasp · 08-25-2009, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by C.D.335xi

Always set the e-brake first and then put it into 1st gear.

same here. I pull the ebrake with the clutch in, then kill the engine and let the clutch out in 1st gear.

Mr. 5 · 08-25-2009, 03:32 PM

I use one of these:

On a serious note, I usually leave it in neutral and e brake.
I never not use the e brake.
On a hill I use 1st, e brake, and wheels turned where the the tire is resting on the curb. (I hate when I see the wheels turned the oposite way.

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Zeph · 08-27-2009, 09:48 AM

1st gear + e-brake. I apply both before I let off the foot-brake so I can't say for sure which ones "applies 1st"... but since clutch is engaged still when I hit the E-brake I guess it would catch and the gear would be a back-up.

Xander · 08-27-2009, 10:30 AM

I use the car/wall in front of, or behind my car, to keep it from rolling.

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08-25-2009, 07:51 AM	#23
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08-25-2009, 08:34 AM	#25
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08-25-2009, 08:40 AM	#26
kenneth Major General 125 Rep 8,745 Posts Drives: 335i Sedan Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montreal iTrader: (16)	Mostly in first gear, no e-brake on level or slightly inclined surfaces. Might use e-brake on steep incline. Folks that do tracking (hot discs) never use the e-brake after their sessions, otherwise the discs are warped and ruined. __________________ SB, Terra, 6MT. Only a few mods here and there.....nothing extreme!
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08-25-2009, 11:21 AM	#27
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08-25-2009, 11:31 AM	#28
blisstik Lieutenant Colonel 151 Rep 1,677 Posts Drives: E92 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: California iTrader: (14)	E-brake on flats like everyone else. And if you go to San Francisco, you'll need e-brake plus 1st or 2nd gear.
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08-25-2009, 11:46 AM	#30
Nyulak Captain 29 Rep 957 Posts Drives: 2022 X3 M40i Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: SheffVill, OH iTrader: (4) Garage List 2009 BMW 535xi [10.00]	Parking brake and 3rd for me.
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08-25-2009, 11:53 AM	#32
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08-25-2009, 12:25 PM	#34
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08-25-2009, 12:32 PM	#35
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baltik Lieutenant 25 Rep 434 Posts Drives: porsche 944 turbo Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: 94920 iTrader: (0)	I recently left my car in 1st only on a small incline (driveway), when I came back the car moved roughly 2 feet - Is this indicative of a worn clutch or malfunctioning CDV?
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08-25-2009, 02:08 PM	#39
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08-27-2009, 09:48 AM	#43
Zeph Major 27 Rep 1,410 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 335i 6MT SGM CR/BD Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Southeast USA iTrader: (0)	1st gear + e-brake. I apply both before I let off the foot-brake so I can't say for sure which ones "applies 1st"... but since clutch is engaged still when I hit the E-brake I guess it would catch and the gear would be a back-up.
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08-27-2009, 10:30 AM	#44
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