Late to the game.. but wow... throttle adaptation reset has brought the fun back!

ewodzien · 07-04-2014, 04:47 PM

I know that this has been discussed many times, but I just have to say that I tried it for the first time this week and...

WOW! What a difference! My car is fun again! All of the responsiveness is back.

If you haven't done it- give it a try... you might like it too!

Concise steps:

Turn ignition on (the one with the warning lights on). Keep foot off of the brake. Do NOT start the car.
Floor the accellerator for 30 sec and keep it floored for the next step.
While the accellerator is still being held down, turn off the ignition completely. (Nothing powered on at all.)

That is it... enjoy your new found responsiveness.

Eventually, you'll need to redo it again, but until then, enjoy.

-Ed

What_A_D · 07-04-2014, 09:58 PM

Thanks for the info!

austinla335d · 07-06-2014, 02:16 PM

Offset did this for me when I had suspension work done, and I didn't notice it for a few days but now I really feel the difference in response. It feels like a mod was added (the way a downpipe or intake changes the behavior and responsiveness of a 335i).

I've also fallen in love with using the paddle shifters and only drive in DS with paddle shifters now. I get nervous and feel awkward when it shifts on its own. Pretty fun and a nice time to start driving that way since the car is adapting to my style.

AzureHaze · 07-06-2014, 07:51 PM

Decided to reset my throttle adaptation again after reading this post last night. It's definitely not a placebo effect and even on the freeway this morning driving in DS mode, the downshifts were more responsive but a hint turbo lag was still present. Going to do this more often now!

Vreimann · 07-07-2014, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ewodzien

I know that this has been discussed many times, but I just have to say that I tried it for the first time this week and...

WOW! What a difference! My car is fun again! All of the responsiveness is back.

If you haven't done it- give it a try... you might like it too!

Concise steps:

Turn ignition on (the one with the warning lights on). Keep foot off of the brake. Do NOT start the car.
Floor the accellerator for 30 sec and keep it floored for the next step.
While the accellerator is still being held down, turn off the ignition completely. (Nothing powered on at all.)

That is it... enjoy your new found responsiveness.

Eventually, you'll need to redo it again, but until then, enjoy.

-Ed

Nice tip. I like this.

CT_335D · 07-09-2014, 12:02 PM

Thanks for the info.

ewodzien · 07-09-2014, 01:22 PM

Everyone is welcome. Please be sure to share your opinions of the change after you have done it.. I'm curious what others think.

-Ed

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ewodzien First Lieutenant 40 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 3.5d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (3)	Late to the game.. but wow... throttle adaptation reset has brought the fun back! I know that this has been discussed many times, but I just have to say that I tried it for the first time this week and... WOW! What a difference! My car is fun again! All of the responsiveness is back. If you haven't done it- give it a try... you might like it too! Concise steps: Turn ignition on (the one with the warning lights on). Keep foot off of the brake. Do NOT start the car. Floor the accellerator for 30 sec and keep it floored for the next step. While the accellerator is still being held down, turn off the ignition completely. (Nothing powered on at all.) That is it... enjoy your new found responsiveness. Eventually, you'll need to redo it again, but until then, enjoy. -Ed __________________ 2012 X5 3.5d Jet Black / Black w/ Sport Pkg - Loaded Mods:Factory 214 Y-Spoke 20" black-chromed wheels - Gloss black grilles - LED front/rear turns & fogs - coding mods Other rides:2006 VW TDI Pkg 3 / 2008 Duramax LTZ / BMW K1300s Previous rides:2011 335d Jet Black / Black w/ Sport Pkg - Loaded
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What_A_D Private 8 Rep 73 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info!
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austinla335d Captain 53 Rep 686 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (1)	Offset did this for me when I had suspension work done, and I didn't notice it for a few days but now I really feel the difference in response. It feels like a mod was added (the way a downpipe or intake changes the behavior and responsiveness of a 335i). I've also fallen in love with using the paddle shifters and only drive in DS with paddle shifters now. I get nervous and feel awkward when it shifts on its own. Pretty fun and a nice time to start driving that way since the car is adapting to my style.
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AzureHaze Lieutenant Colonel 69 Rep 1,766 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: SoCal iTrader: (1)	Decided to reset my throttle adaptation again after reading this post last night. It's definitely not a placebo effect and even on the freeway this morning driving in DS mode, the downshifts were more responsive but a hint turbo lag was still present. Going to do this more often now! __________________ JBD @ 100% \| KW ST Coilovers \| M3 rep. front bumper \| 888Concepts AE Upgrade \| GP Thunder 7500k fogs \| Cyba 4" carbon tips \| BSW Stage 1 \| APEX ARC-8 W/ Michelin PSS \| Ziza LED interior \| Weisslicht LED side lenses \| Sprint Booster \| Euro side mirrors \| M-Sport semi-conversion \| Coded \| LOTS of carbon fiber
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CT_335D Second Lieutenant 37 Rep 223 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW 335d Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Connecticut, USA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the info.
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ewodzien First Lieutenant 40 Rep 322 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 3.5d Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Silicon Valley iTrader: (3)	Everyone is welcome. Please be sure to share your opinions of the change after you have done it.. I'm curious what others think. -Ed __________________ 2012 X5 3.5d Jet Black / Black w/ Sport Pkg - Loaded Mods:Factory 214 Y-Spoke 20" black-chromed wheels - Gloss black grilles - LED front/rear turns & fogs - coding mods Other rides:2006 VW TDI Pkg 3 / 2008 Duramax LTZ / BMW K1300s Previous rides:2011 335d Jet Black / Black w/ Sport Pkg - Loaded
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