OK stupid question.. DS mode ?

2011328xi · 10-16-2011, 09:13 AM

I tried searching but couldn't find the exact answer I was looking for. 2011 328i Xdrive auto. My wife asked me if she could just keep it in DS mode all the time (yea she has a heavy foot). It feels a lot more responsive that way but will it kill the tranny ? Or bad in any other way for that matter ? Thanks for any input.

Supra98 · 10-16-2011, 07:11 PM

When my car (07 335i) is in DS it shifts harder than just D and also lowers my mpg significantly but it will not harm the tranny in anyway.

Express · 10-16-2011, 07:16 PM

it wont shift into 6th (i dont think).. so no DS on the highway!

CPWINCH · 10-18-2011, 01:03 PM

your car will explode

blastergod · 10-18-2011, 03:53 PM

I have a 335d, but besides the gear changing (only on high rotations/minute), I don't see any difference.
Knowing that the DS function is there ... it can't harm

sorryiwasnapping · 10-18-2011, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by express705

it wont shift into 6th (i dont think).. so no DS on the highway!

It'll shift to 6th, just gotta be going fairly fast.

Romanian nightmare · 10-18-2011, 04:12 PM

I have a '07 335i and i strictly drive in DS mode. Not only am i getting better mileage, but it feels (almost) like driving a MT. These cars were made for this, so don't worry about damaging the transmission....

mlifxs · 10-20-2011, 05:07 AM

I drive in DS mode regularly, but often find myself manually shifting for various reasons: shift into 6 on a highway with cruise control on, downshift to engine brake, etc. The only issue I've had with DS is: when I lift off the gas at slower speeds, sometimes the downshifts are sudden whereas in D this is not the case.

2011328xi · 10-20-2011, 09:58 AM

Thank you all for the responses..

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Supra98 Private First Class 1 Rep 141 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio iTrader: (1)	When my car (07 335i) is in DS it shifts harder than just D and also lowers my mpg significantly but it will not harm the tranny in anyway.
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blastergod New Member 4 Rep 8 Posts Drives: e92 335d Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Timisoara iTrader: (0)	I have a 335d, but besides the gear changing (only on high rotations/minute), I don't see any difference. Knowing that the DS function is there ... it can't harm
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Romanian nightmare Second Lieutenant 26 Rep 249 Posts Drives: 2020 X5 M50i Alpine Weiss Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: South iTrader: (0)	I have a '07 335i and i strictly drive in DS mode. Not only am i getting better mileage, but it feels (almost) like driving a MT. These cars were made for this, so don't worry about damaging the transmission....
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mlifxs Diamond Geezer 212 Rep 2,385 Posts Drives: Jet Black 2007 328i Saloon Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Florida iTrader: (6) Garage List 2016 VW Golf Sportw ... [10.00]	I drive in DS mode regularly, but often find myself manually shifting for various reasons: shift into 6 on a highway with cruise control on, downshift to engine brake, etc. The only issue I've had with DS is: when I lift off the gas at slower speeds, sometimes the downshifts are sudden whereas in D this is not the case.
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2011328xi Enlisted Member 1 Rep 33 Posts Drives: 2011 328i Xdrive Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: West Virginia iTrader: (0)	Thank you all for the responses..
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