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      05-27-2009, 12:15 AM   #345
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Drives: '08 E90 335i, '99 E36 M3
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Originally Posted by !Xoible View Post
stop smoking weed. you will do everything much faster
Haha I've never touched that stuff. I'm slow enough as it is.

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Originally Posted by kenneth View Post
When you clutch in while releasing the throttle and putting in 2nd gear, make sure your right foot maintain contact with the accelerator with a tiny bit of pressure. That way when you throttle in, while you clutch out there will be less time in between and Voilą!

Also make sure you ease into the first part of the throttle, then press farther. Don't mash it in.

Hope I am being clear.
Is it normal for it to feel like I'm forcing the shifter into 2nd? There's a "chunky" sound when I do it - no grinding though. What's the ideal RPM to shift from 1st for it to be both smooth and fast and not jerky? Should I shift to 2nd immediately after getting moving or wait til I'm at 10-15 mph or 3k RPM?

Ideally I want to be able to shift like a slushbox, if not smoother and just as fast. 8ms DCT shifts, here I come!!! Just kidding.
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