Auto or manual

[Jasey]

The biggest problem with the paddle setup is knowing what gear you are actually in .

On my 8 speed auto the current gear is shown on the display when using the paddles or the stick manual mode.

Indeed - grappling with a 35iS in a twisty bend with rocks and potholes all over the place the last thing you need to be doing is looking at the dash as the G-force if forcing your head out the window

 

[dr_john]

The biggest problem with the paddle setup is knowing what gear you are actually in .

On my 8 speed auto the current gear is shown on the display when using the paddles or the stick manual mode.

Indeed - grappling with a 35iS in a twisty bend with rocks and potholes all over the place the last thing you need to be doing is looking at the dash as the G-force if forcing your head out the window

Fair point!

 

[techathy]

But why do you need to know what gear you're in? The formula is simple - want more revs pull on the left paddle, if you want less revs pull on the right hand paddle. :roll:

 

[Spiderz]

But why do you need to know what gear you're in? The formula is simple - want more revs pull on the left paddle, if you want less revs pull on the right hand paddle. :roll:

Totally agree, what it does it matter what gear your in if it feels right then it is right

Never ever wanted an auto before but this time I think it's the way to go..
Maybe I'm getting old. Lol

 

[Spiderz]

I have a 2L 8 speed twin clutch with paddles. In the winter, comfort mode plod it around. Summer, roof down, sport mode and manual paddles. Rev the nuts off it and drive like a yob Tried a manual, shift was too long and clunky. The auto is very responsive in sport mode.

This comment sells the auto for me. Sounds perfect

 

[Spiderz]

And don't get me started on diesel v petrol

I'm so glad the zed doesn't come in with a diesel option.
Roadsters are for petrol heads

 

[Nanu]

Just trying to be sensible :/ ahhh I feel like a women choosing shoes lol

Women, shoes and sensible are not words you often see together in the same sentence

 

[Nanu]

But why do you need to know what gear you're in? The formula is simple - want more revs pull on the left paddle, if you want less revs pull on the right hand paddle. :roll:

Exactly and we have two ears to help to know when to change gear.

 

[ronk]

....... Exactly and we have two ears to help to know when to change gear.

Until you've got a the top down at speed on the Autobahn unrestricted sections

 

[techathy]

....... Exactly and we have two ears to help to know when to change gear.

Until you've got a the top down at speed on the Autobahn unrestricted sections

A time when taking one hand off the wheel to check what gear you're in is a rather bad idea

 

[cj10jeeper]

If there was a 'right' answer there would be no choice. They'd all be built one way as certain cars are, but we like choices. All depends on the car and use.

I have 3 autos and 1 manual. All perfect for their own uses.. Well ok except for a 500hp small lock v8 hooked to a 3 speed auto on 36" tyres. That's wild when it decides to shift...

 

[Z4monster]

Have to say that i'm on my 2nd 28i with the auto 8spd box and I think it's a great combo. Never had auto myself before the E89 but have always driven them in the family. The ZF 8 spd box is a beaut and really complements the turbo engine.

 

[dr_john]

I have a 2L 8 speed twin clutch with paddles. In the winter, comfort mode plod it around. Summer, roof down, sport mode and manual paddles. Rev the nuts off it and drive like a yob Tried a manual, shift was too long and clunky. The auto is very responsive in sport mode.

Are you sure about this, 2 litre 8 speed twin clutch (ie DCT)? When I bought my current E89 I was informed by BMW that DCT was only available on the 7 speed 35 model.

Again, I may stand corrected

 

[techathy]

I have a 2L 8 speed twin clutch with paddles. In the winter, comfort mode plod it around. Summer, roof down, sport mode and manual paddles. Rev the nuts off it and drive like a yob Tried a manual, shift was too long and clunky. The auto is very responsive in sport mode.

Are you sure about this, 2 litre 8 speed twin clutch (ie DCT)? When I bought my current E89 I was informed by BMW that DCT was only available on the 7 speed 35 model.

Again, I may stand corrected

You are correct. The 7sp is DCT , The 8sp is an auto 'box.

 

[Nictrix]

And don't get me started on diesel v petrol

I'm so glad the zed doesn't come in with a diesel option.
Roadsters are for petrol heads

A nice looking SLK passed me yesterday and it was really spoiled by the noise of the diesel engine

 

[ronk]

And don't get me started on diesel v petrol

I'm so glad the zed doesn't come in with a diesel option.
Roadsters are for petrol heads

A nice looking SLK passed me yesterday and it was really spoiled by the noise of the diesel engine

But he did pass you!!!!

 

[Nictrix]

I'm so glad the zed doesn't come in with a diesel option.
Roadsters are for petrol heads

A nice looking SLK passed me yesterday and it was really spoiled by the noise of the diesel engine

But he did pass you!!!!

:lol: I was walking :lol:

 

[ronk]

 

[Jasey]

A nice looking SLK passed me yesterday and it was really spoiled by the noise of the diesel engine

But he did pass you!!!!

:lol: I was walking :lol:

Can't have been much in it

 

[pvr]