Dang I totally missed this!
Looks to be in great condition.. Especially that interior
Congrats on the gorgeous ///M
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Dang I totally missed this!
Looks to be in great condition.. Especially that interior
Congrats on the gorgeous ///M
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Hi, I'm John, and I miss my 6MT Alcantara baby! | 2003 Orient Blue 330i ZHPHad: ARC8's | Poly Bushings | Koni Yellows | Perf Brakes | TMS Subframe | Hotchkiss | LOVE!
Not bad. I didn't know you're ///M was an SMG also. Thanks for the info.
Thanks! Ya it's my favorite color combo and beings it's still in excellent condition inside and out I just couldn't resist. The PPI came back great, no issues at all. Normal stuff like the fan belt and recommended the fluids being changed etc.
BAV Stage 1 - BlueBus - UltraGauge - V1 - Orion V4's - ARC-8's - Brembo 996
TTFS Engine/SMG Tune/CSL 255 - SGT Headers/Sect 1/SCZA - Evolve Eventuri
VIS XTS CF Hood - CF Lip/Console/Diffuser - OE CSL Trunk - BWS 500S 9k/11k
Congrats! That thing is gorgeous.
325i, 2005, 5MT, Silvergrey, leatherette, Sport package; CDV delete, KONI STR-T & KYB Excel-G, Weisslichts, Stewart H2O pump
328i, 2010, 6MT, Spacegrey, dakota leather, M-sport packages; has a 330 intake but no tune - yet
BAV Stage 1 - BlueBus - UltraGauge - V1 - Orion V4's - ARC-8's - Brembo 996
TTFS Engine/SMG Tune/CSL 255 - SGT Headers/Sect 1/SCZA - Evolve Eventuri
VIS XTS CF Hood - CF Lip/Console/Diffuser - OE CSL Trunk - BWS 500S 9k/11k
Very nice, Gary! I'm so jelly![]()
Call me Giya (sounds just like Karmann Ghia) | '05ZHP Coupé AT - Sparkling Graphite Metallic | Project thread
Wear Italian, Kiss French, Drink Russian, Drive German
Can't wait for my ride in it!
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Randeaux/Rando/John/jr - '06 Cic ZHP; Southern California
"ZHP or not, I still like you"
ZHP Performance Package, Cold Weather Package, Leather, Jet Black/Black/BlackCube, NAV, Anthracite Black "my individual" interior trim
ESS Stage 1 Twin Screw Supercharger, Sprint Booster, BMW Perf Intake, Magnaflow Exhaust, Dinan TB & STEP S/W, UCC Sway Bars, Apex EC-7 18x8.5 ET38
Suspension: AST 44100 dampers, Bimmerworld front adjustable end links, Swift springs (8K front, 10K rear), Vorshlag camber plates
Dynavin D99+, Hardwire V1 (w/V1 Connection), BSW Stage 1 Speakers, Kicker Amp/Subwoofer
BMW Performance Strut Brace, Orion V2 Angel Eyes, No-holes License Plate, SMG Paddle Shift Mod, Besian VANOS, Gold DISA, Fan Delete, M3 Side Mirrors
Note: Actual car no longer resembles signature picture
BAV Stage 1 - BlueBus - UltraGauge - V1 - Orion V4's - ARC-8's - Brembo 996
TTFS Engine/SMG Tune/CSL 255 - SGT Headers/Sect 1/SCZA - Evolve Eventuri
VIS XTS CF Hood - CF Lip/Console/Diffuser - OE CSL Trunk - BWS 500S 9k/11k
You're welcome. Treat your SMG like a manual and it'll be reliable. I always put my 6MT into neutral when I was stopped at red lights and I do the same with SMG. If I feel the SMG engaging the clutch a tad slow because of the setting then I'll make sure not to give it too much throttle until it engages. The computer probably doesn't know what burning out a clutch is.
I'm guessing a lot of SMG and/or clutch components are prematurely worn from drivers who haven't been in full tune to a manual transmission and how it works and how it sounds when it's being stressed.
We need to make sure we help it out as we, true manual drivers, know better than the computer's logic.
It's sure a fun partner to dance with when you lead well. She tried to kill me today (well maybe my right foot's fault) by accelerating faster than I could steer when a car suddenly came into my lane. LOL. It was easy to lift off oversteer with my setup to step the back out to clear the car's rear and then get back on throttle to stabilize. What a way to lose your lunch into your pants and leave them in the dust with ///M power.I'm still learning her everyday I go out for a rip and so will you!
--Trevor--
Vancouver, BC
Good advice Trevor Thanks. It makes sense to drive it like a Manual as you stated. The current owner told me he does the same. The only time its driven in Auto is when his wife drives it. I grew up driving Manuals so I should be able to get the hang of it pretty quick.
BAV Stage 1 - BlueBus - UltraGauge - V1 - Orion V4's - ARC-8's - Brembo 996
TTFS Engine/SMG Tune/CSL 255 - SGT Headers/Sect 1/SCZA - Evolve Eventuri
VIS XTS CF Hood - CF Lip/Console/Diffuser - OE CSL Trunk - BWS 500S 9k/11k