BMW 330 ZHP w/ SMG?

[pyreguy]

Until it breaks cause it can't handle power...


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[Gheybe]

That's probably because the Non-M SMG is different than the M SMG. The Non-M is actually SSG which is a less complex and less beefy system as used in the M's. Shifting is slower and isn't as precise. Still, it will shift quicker than any human being can.

I sorta want to prove you wrong with a video.

[MrMaico]

I am looking at my 2005 E46 brochure. At the SMG option it says "not available in 330i with Performance Package and 325i/325xi/330xi"

Does your 05 brochure have much info and pics for the ZHP? I picked up an 04 coupe edition a couple months ago and it doesn't have anything on the ZHP. Might have to buy an 05 brochure now. When I look at 05 brochures on Ebay they show the same cover photo as my 04 version.

Looks just like this one....

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...item564276fd1d

[danewilson77]

I sorta want to prove you wrong with a video.

LOL at sig.

[az3579]

I sorta want to prove you wrong with a video.

I'd like to do the same. I've seen the video of an SMG shift and it's actually pretty slow when you take into account the fact that it's not a human controlling how quickly the shifts are.
I know someone who can powershift the hell out of any car...


(and subsequently ruining the synchros, but I digress )

[MasterC17]

I sorta want to prove you wrong with a video.

Ok, how about without beating the car? I can't find the thread but I think SSG shifts in 1/10 of a second and SMG is about .6/10's of a second.

[gr330zhp]

Does your 05 brochure have much info and pics for the ZHP? I picked up an 04 coupe edition a couple months ago and it doesn't have anything on the ZHP. Might have to buy an 05 brochure now. When I look at 05 brochures on Ebay they show the same cover photo as my 04 version.

Looks just like this one....

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53...item564276fd1d

Yep it has a whole section on the Performance Package (ZHP)! In the section is an Imola ZHP with Alcantara interior, much like mine It's a 4-5 page section on the ZHP if I remember right. I usually put it on my dash at shows and stuff. It is different from the one in your link though...

[johnrando]

I like the idea of a brochure from your car year. I have an '06 vert. Given that you seem to know the brochures, it sounds like they have ZHP info, do they have vert info too?

[gr330zhp]

I am pretty sure the Cabrio has its own manual, mine doesn't have anything on it.

It's odd though, because I also have E46 M3 as well as E63/E64 M6 brochures and the Coupe and Cabriolet are in the same manuals. The Series models may be separated

[johnrando]

You're right, just checked out a PDF online. Thanks for the info! John