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Crazylegs · 02-04-2013, 03:22 PM

I drive it in "Manual" like I should have bought a 6 speed

dMau1986 · 02-04-2013, 03:36 PM

Is it just me, or does DS never grab 6th gear, even when cruising on the highway?

This is probably the main reason I don't use it often. I like the more aggressive shifting and higher revs, but it should eventually take the highest gear after the speed has been consistent. Otherwise you need to shift back to D or manually shift to 6th to achieve cruising economy.

kfriceman · 02-04-2013, 03:56 PM

Mostly DS.....I just need to remind myself to manually shift up to 6th gear when I get on the highway........its easy to forget and on several occasions my highway commute home was in 5th gear.

-Kevin

MARIO K · 02-04-2013, 04:04 PM

So much D in this thread

KwlAznKid · 02-04-2013, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by MARIO K

So much D in this thread

i see what you did there

sleepydinosaur · 02-04-2013, 04:14 PM

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Originally Posted by PR3CI5N

I wouldn't drive in any other mode but D if I drove a 328i too and the computer only shifts by itself at 7k rpm.

No offense to other 328 drivers, I just don't like this guys comment. Sounds like a grump and I'm glad you pay for your own gas now, growing up!

Aww… did I offend you by pointing out what an auto slush box really does?

But seriously, take it easy. Why would a stranger's (me) driving habit upset you. Cherish the fact that you drive a 335 and I don't.

BklynTico506 · 02-04-2013, 04:44 PM

Mostly Drive simply in "D". I usually run "DS" when Im in a good mood. Or when Im chasing someone down. LOL. Too much gas consumption for my liking to drive all day in "DS".

e90 Powa · 02-04-2013, 04:56 PM

Im allways in D untill I feel the need for speed and using my gas then I slap into DS.

GiorgioIr · 02-04-2013, 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JDane07

98% in manual mode.
1.8% in DS.
0.2% in D mode.

this.

Other than hating the Auto mode, I have the euro M3 cluster in my 335i so whenever Im in D or Ds mode, it shows the yellow sprocket sign in the middle of my cluster as if there was a gearbox problem, because SMG M3's dont have D or DS but perfectly shows the number of the gear your running in manual mode without a problem, as if you're driving an SMG M3. Thats one more reason as why I stay in manual mode.

Meeni · 02-04-2013, 05:03 PM

80% M
20% D (bad weather, boring city driving, etc).

No point in DS, its not fun, its not fuel efficient, its useless.

GiorgioIr · 02-04-2013, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Crazylegs

I drive it in "Manual" like I should have bought a 6 speed

I'm like that lol, and I'm waiting for someone with a manual e92 to ask for a swap at my mechanic so I get rid of my auto. not only that, I get 700$ too lol.

MurderedBeemer · 02-04-2013, 05:12 PM

To be honest I only found out last year that DS existed LOL. But its usually 50/50 D or Manual. Manual for when I want to look COOL haha! I wish I had a manual though

Blindside_137 · 02-04-2013, 05:17 PM

Almost always D, when I need to have that extra response, DS. When making a pass on a two lane road, Manual

~90% D
8% DS
2% M

Novemberr · 02-04-2013, 05:44 PM

Any difference between DS and Manual modes?
Does DS do up/down shifting automatically? I know Manual mode will only do downshifting.

Meeni · 02-04-2013, 05:56 PM

DS is like D, except the shift points are different.

kfriceman · 02-04-2013, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Meeni

DS is like D, except the shift points are different.

……..but manually shifting is not the same as manually D/S shifting….if you want the best sporting drive and response slide the shifter over to D/S and then manually shift.

-Kevin

KwlAznKid · 02-04-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Novemberr

Any difference between DS and Manual modes?
Does DS do up/down shifting automatically? I know Manual mode will only do downshifting.

rpm revs higher before shifting (by itself) gears so you essentially get the car to be more torqy

iconfat · 02-04-2013, 06:40 PM

60% D
20% DS
20% DS with paddles

Do any of you downshift while slowing the car down or do you allow the car to downshift itself when it hits minimum revs?

KwlAznKid · 02-04-2013, 07:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iconfat

60% D
20% DS
20% DS with paddles

Do any of you downshift while slowing the car down or do you allow the car to downshift itself when it hits minimum revs?

i do that in my m3 cuz it makes a cool downshift sound LOL and rev matches, but i have no idea how to make the auto tranny rev match or else i would SO do that

Meeni · 02-04-2013, 07:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iconfat

Do any of you downshift while slowing the car down or do you allow the car to downshift itself when it hits minimum revs?

You need to downshift to stay in the power band. The auto downshift is very conservative, and gets you in under-rev when you are hitting the gas mid-corner.

Now for stopping at a redlight I just let it do its stuff. I used to downshift it like a manual, but its pointless.

ELiTeNeSs · 02-04-2013, 08:24 PM

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Originally Posted by BradZditosky

probably about 60% D mode and 40% manual mode, hardly ever keep it in DS

+1

nycbr · 02-04-2013, 08:27 PM

M should have been a choice in the poll! I go 100% M all the time. Better throttle response and I like the engine braking. D is too sluggish and in DS the shift points are too high for general driving around. My wife drives the car occasionally so a manual was not an option.

View Poll Results: Which one do you use more often?
Drive"D"	99	69.23%
Drive"DS"	44	30.77%
Voters: 143. You may not vote on this poll

02-04-2013, 03:22 PM	#45
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02-04-2013, 04:04 PM	#48
MARIO K Colonel Drives: 2008 Montego E90 Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 2,944 iTrader: (6)	So much D in this thread Attached Images __________________ My Car: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=578103

02-04-2013, 05:12 PM	#56
MurderedBeemer MurderedOut Drives: 2013 c63 AMG Coupe Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Montreal Posts: 241 iTrader: (0)	To be honest I only found out last year that DS existed LOL. But its usually 50/50 D or Manual. Manual for when I want to look COOL haha! I wish I had a manual though __________________ 2013 C63 AMG COUPE

02-04-2013, 05:17 PM	#57
Blindside_137 Colonel Drives: '09 E93 Space Gray 328 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 2,998 iTrader: (1)	Almost always D, when I need to have that extra response, DS. When making a pass on a two lane road, Manual ~90% D 8% DS 2% M __________________ Matte Black Grilles\|Painted Reflectors\|Matte Black Vinyl Window Trim\|M3 Lip Spoiler\|35% Tint\|19" Satin Black Avant Garde M359\|Lux H8 V3\|OEM Aero Lip\|Cyba

02-04-2013, 03:36 PM	#46
dMau1986 Private First Class Drives: '07 335i Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Paul, MN Posts: 152 iTrader: (0)	Is it just me, or does DS never grab 6th gear, even when cruising on the highway? This is probably the main reason I don't use it often. I like the more aggressive shifting and higher revs, but it should eventually take the highest gear after the speed has been consistent. Otherwise you need to shift back to D or manually shift to 6th to achieve cruising economy.

02-04-2013, 03:56 PM	#47
kfriceman Private Drives: 2009 335 xDrive E90 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ferndale, WA Posts: 90 iTrader: (1)	Mostly DS.....I just need to remind myself to manually shift up to 6th gear when I get on the highway........its easy to forget and on several occasions my highway commute home was in 5th gear. -Kevin

02-04-2013, 04:44 PM	#51
BklynTico506 Private Drives: '08 E90 Pre-LCI / '00 E39 Join Date: May 2012 Location: NYC Posts: 77 iTrader: (0)	Mostly Drive simply in "D". I usually run "DS" when Im in a good mood. Or when Im chasing someone down. LOL. Too much gas consumption for my liking to drive all day in "DS".

02-04-2013, 04:56 PM	#52
e90 Powa Enlisted Member Drives: 2008 White 335xi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Nj Posts: 34 iTrader: (0)	Im allways in D untill I feel the need for speed and using my gas then I slap into DS.

02-04-2013, 05:03 PM	#54
Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 734 iTrader: (0)	80% M 20% D (bad weather, boring city driving, etc). No point in DS, its not fun, its not fuel efficient, its useless.

02-04-2013, 05:44 PM	#58
Novemberr Private Drives: E90 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: NJ Posts: 95 iTrader: (1)	Any difference between DS and Manual modes? Does DS do up/down shifting automatically? I know Manual mode will only do downshifting.

02-04-2013, 05:56 PM	#59
Meeni Gateropode Drives: BMW 330i 06 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: TN Posts: 734 iTrader: (0)	DS is like D, except the shift points are different.

02-04-2013, 06:40 PM	#62
iconfat Member Drives: '11 E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Toronto Posts: 61 iTrader: (0)	60% D 20% DS 20% DS with paddles Do any of you downshift while slowing the car down or do you allow the car to downshift itself when it hits minimum revs?

02-04-2013, 08:27 PM	#66
nycbr Private First Class Drives: 2008 328xi Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: long island new york Posts: 164 iTrader: (0)	M should have been a choice in the poll! I go 100% M all the time. Better throttle response and I like the engine braking. D is too sluggish and in DS the shift points are too high for general driving around. My wife drives the car occasionally so a manual was not an option.

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