Can't feather the throttle/ delay

BigMansWagon · 05-15-2012, 12:14 PM

Is it just me but it feels like the accelerator pedal doesn't seem to react very well?

For instance, when I push the throttle down, there's a noticeable delay before the engine kicks in. Or when I depress all the way to the floor there appears to be a bigger delay before the car launches into outer space?

Is this a feature or a problem? Most cars feel very 'connected' with my feet, but this one feels a bit artificial?

Cheers,
BMW

ct087ct087 · 05-15-2012, 01:34 PM

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Originally Posted by BigMansWagon

Is it just me but it feels like the accelerator pedal doesn't seem to react very well?

For instance, when I push the throttle down, there's a noticeable delay before the engine kicks in. Or when I depress all the way to the floor there appears to be a bigger delay before the car launches into outer space?

Is this a feature or a problem? Most cars feel very 'connected' with my feet, but this one feels a bit artificial?

Cheers,
BMW

it is by design... but to us, it's an issue! BMS power box is what you need!

akhter · 05-15-2012, 10:05 PM

did you try the sport mode? normal mode is designed to conserve fuel.

trekker · 05-16-2012, 02:19 AM

Even on my manual 325i the lag was very noticeable before I got the BMS powerbox on. I guess whichever mode doesnt make too much different since I only have one "mode" on mine. lol

Soikiu · 05-16-2012, 05:38 AM

Yup, it's a problem the 323i faces. BMS powerbox fixed the issue for me. No lag and great throttle response. As far as I know, there's no options for different modes for the 323i

kinster · 05-16-2012, 09:50 AM

Agree there is a noticeable lag on the 323i after stepping on the throttle. As with the posters above, I installed the BMW Powerbox and this definitely improves the throttle response and helps to get rid of the lag. I drove my friend's 325i which is completely standard and there is still a noticeable lag on his car compared to my 323 with the Powerbox.

Trashken · 05-16-2012, 11:54 PM

The 323i should have DS mode right? But kiss goodbye to fuel economy.

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BigMansWagon Private 14 Rep 53 Posts Drives: 323i MSport, 428i, SLK 250 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Can't feather the throttle/ delay Is it just me but it feels like the accelerator pedal doesn't seem to react very well? For instance, when I push the throttle down, there's a noticeable delay before the engine kicks in. Or when I depress all the way to the floor there appears to be a bigger delay before the car launches into outer space? Is this a feature or a problem? Most cars feel very 'connected' with my feet, but this one feels a bit artificial? Cheers, BMW
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trekker Private First Class 6 Rep 116 Posts Drives: e90LCI Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: HONG KONG iTrader: (0)	Even on my manual 325i the lag was very noticeable before I got the BMS powerbox on. I guess whichever mode doesnt make too much different since I only have one "mode" on mine. lol
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Soikiu Malaysian Invasion 32 Rep 442 Posts Drives: E90 323i LCI Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW 323i LCI [0.00]	Yup, it's a problem the 323i faces. BMS powerbox fixed the issue for me. No lag and great throttle response. As far as I know, there's no options for different modes for the 323i Last edited by Soikiu; 05-16-2012 at 11:14 AM..
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kinster New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: E93 323i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0)	Agree there is a noticeable lag on the 323i after stepping on the throttle. As with the posters above, I installed the BMW Powerbox and this definitely improves the throttle response and helps to get rid of the lag. I drove my friend's 325i which is completely standard and there is still a noticeable lag on his car compared to my 323 with the Powerbox. __________________ BMS PBX\|K&N\|
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Trashken Private 24 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2015 320i GT Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hong Kong iTrader: (0) Garage List 2015 320i GT [0.00]	The 323i should have DS mode right? But kiss goodbye to fuel economy.
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