Kickdown function for e36 auto

[DanPromote]

I've been browsing through the e36 manual & it was written that for auto gearbox, there is a kickdown function to enable overdrive. It seems that it is beyond WOT and you need to use extra force to press the accelerator to enable it. Has anyone tried this before ?

 

[c-square]

yups, but does it only occassionally (since fuel is expensive). Basically all it does is to downshift to a lower gear, raises your rpm until it hits redline before upshifting again. Well, you'll feel some extra power since your car is running at a higher rpm.

Careful, though. Don't get too carried away with the kickdown button as it will not only burn more fuel, it will also shorten the lifespan of your auto tranny.

 

[flash]

All auto cars have this kick-down function. :blink:

And I have to use it all the time with my SLOTH! Otherwise, no go....

 

[jeffreyewe]

Seldom use the kickdown function, if I need a sudden surge i just switch to "S" mode.

 

[Bavaria]

used it b4,exhilarating.

 

[pussy]

no need.. just move the gear lever to L2..

 

[jeffreyewe]

Originally posted by pussy@Jan 25 2006, 03:25 PM
no need.. just move the gear lever to L2..

Tat oso can

 

[BlueMixWhite]

So what happen if switch to S mode, drop to L2 and kickdown!! Anyone wanna give it a try? :yes!:

 

[jeffreyewe]

Originally posted by BlueMixWhite@Jan 25 2006, 03:39 PM
So what happen if switch to S mode, drop to L2 and kickdown!! Anyone wanna give it a try? :yes!:

Why don't you try it and give us a FR on it...thanks! :yahoo:

 

[Lee36328]

Originally posted by BlueMixWhite@Jan 25 2006, 03:39 PM
So what happen if switch to S mode, drop to L2 and kickdown!! Anyone wanna give it a try? :yes!:

Switch to S mode - switches the shift program to a more aggressive one.

Drop to L2 - goes into 2nd gear, S mode is redundant

Kickdown - if you are in 2nd gear, pretty much nothing happens in kickdown, unless you are going at a low rpm, in which case the car may shift down to 1st.

If memory serves me correctly...

Sorry to dissappoint those expecting a compounded effect. BMW engineers anticipate all possible scenarios...

 

[willie]

one more condition, when ur rpm already high in 4th gear, there won't be down shifting also....

 

[Bavaria]

Removed.

 

[ICEMAN 68]

i don't like speeding and do not use this step down button .....

 

[BiMmEr78]

I fully agree with Iceman .... i saw him in Sg Besi highway that day also was cruisin damn slow ....

 

[Zoggee]

whao... how come I dunno wan???

 

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[DingChavez]

Originally posted by Lee36328@Jan 25 2006, 03:53 PM
Sorry to dissappoint those expecting a compounded effect. BMW engineers anticipate all possible scenarios...

yep... this is called idiot proofing the gearbox

 

[Lee36328]

Originally posted by DingChavez+Jan 31 2006, 08:42 PM-->QUOTE (DingChavez @ Jan 31 2006, 08:42 PM)

 

[MANAMOHAN]

Yes Dan, i have. Press gently on your accelerator pedal till you "floor" it. Now, push harder, the pedal will travel a further 1cm or so. Don't stamp, just push firmly. Behind the pedal is a small metal bar with a stiff spring, which "gives" with sufficient pressure. I use it when i'm in 'E' mode and caught unawares by someone who wants to race...Otherwise, keeping it in 'S' mode is more fun. Suggest you try the technique with engine off first.
Cheers.

Mohan