Calling at Z4C (AUTO) drivers
- Thread starter dmo
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oke:The decision between manual and auto was significant. With all the crap drivers in Whitby, combined with common gridlock on the express routes, I had a real concern that my wonky left ankle would make clutch work a real chore.
After testing the 'slushbox" on my 08 Z4R 3.0si I was smitten by it.
Now I have 3 ways to shift depending on conditions and mood. D for cruising, +,- when Im feeling playful, Paddles for when Im boy racer serious.
The Sport Button cannot be more raved about. Its the adrenalin rush beta blockers can't defeat.
I press that button to feel 18 and invincible.
I wouldn't tell anyone what trans works best for them. For me though, the auto with a sport button is just about perfect.
After testing the 'slushbox" on my 08 Z4R 3.0si I was smitten by it.
Now I have 3 ways to shift depending on conditions and mood. D for cruising, +,- when Im feeling playful, Paddles for when Im boy racer serious.
The Sport Button cannot be more raved about. Its the adrenalin rush beta blockers can't defeat.
I press that button to feel 18 and invincible.
I wouldn't tell anyone what trans works best for them. For me though, the auto with a sport button is just about perfect.
)Anyone ever red-lined their auto? I haven't tried it (nor do I really want to!), but I was wondering whether or not if was possible.. or whether the autobox just overrides if you get too close for comfort on the rev counter. I've never truly paddle shifted in sports mode to the red-line..
dmo said:
Have to admit I chickened out before car did
If it's anything like the downshift it'll shift before you can damage the engine. It's either that or maybe like in some manual cars the engine switches off or into a limp mode. One for the embarrassing moments thread was when one of my cars switched itself off right at the top of 2nd gear in a toll-booth grand prix...
Taken on an E46 M3 convertible from 20 to 55(times two :wink: ) with the sport button on I obliterated him but wasnt looking at the speedo at the time and was in full auto mode..
dmo, are you aware of the exclusive coupe club?
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=22942&hilit=exclusive+coupe&p=572362#p572362
this was formed before the exclusive roadster club
http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=22942&hilit=exclusive+coupe&p=572362#p572362
this was formed before the exclusive roadster club
count me in.
2007 3.0si Sport Auto Coupe on a Private plate - Midnight Blue - Oregon Pearl Leather
Unmarked 108's
bought car in March, now done 33k miles
CARBON ARSE SPOILER
numerous LED's adorning the car
strut bar
and half a stuby............
located between southampton and portsmouth
2007 3.0si Sport Auto Coupe on a Private plate - Midnight Blue - Oregon Pearl Leather
Unmarked 108's
bought car in March, now done 33k miles
CARBON ARSE SPOILER
numerous LED's adorning the car
strut bar
and half a stuby............
located between southampton and portsmouth
Just bought an 08 coupe si SE in black and auto ... previously had auto on Jaguar Sovereign and now have a Jeep Grand Cherokee auto ... wouldn't have anything else. The Z4 is now the mem sahib's new shopping car ... she hasn't driven autos before and has taken to it like a duck etc ... now loves it after just a week ... that was lucky!
Galago said:Just bought an 08 coupe si SE in black and auto ... previously had auto on Jaguar Sovereign and now have a Jeep Grand Cherokee auto ... wouldn't have anything else. The Z4 is now the mem sahib's new shopping car ... she hasn't driven autos before and has taken to it like a duck etc ... now loves it after just a week ... that was lucky!
I think you'll find you've actually bought a sport not an SE
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