Ive finally joined the 3 litre club
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Nice move Paul, we knew it was going to happen though 
, enjoy mate enjoy .
, enjoy mate enjoy .Nice looking car, hope you enjoy it.
The Sport button makes a much bigger difference in an auto where it changes the gearbox shift pattern.
My 23i was an auto, although it was a quick car it didn't really feel it unless it was in sport mode. I replaced it with a 35i manual, the sport button doesn't make that much difference in the manual (stiffens up the steering a little and makes the throttle a little more responsive) but an extra 100hp makes up for that.
Cheers, Dave
The Sport button makes a much bigger difference in an auto where it changes the gearbox shift pattern.
My 23i was an auto, although it was a quick car it didn't really feel it unless it was in sport mode. I replaced it with a 35i manual, the sport button doesn't make that much difference in the manual (stiffens up the steering a little and makes the throttle a little more responsive) but an extra 100hp makes up for that.
Cheers, Dave
Your not wrong about the sport button! I've been having a little play today after work and the box is lovely and smooth with the power then press the sport button and it's like a different car and really punchy. I'm liking this car a lot!freemadw said:Nice looking car, hope you enjoy it.
The Sport button makes a much bigger difference in an auto where it changes the gearbox shift pattern.
My 23i was an auto, although it was a quick car it didn't really feel it unless it was in sport mode. I replaced it with a 35i manual, the sport button doesn't make that much difference in the manual (stiffens up the steering a little and makes the throttle a little more responsive) but an extra 100hp makes up for that.
Cheers, Dave
All sounds great - looks brilliant - congratulations
Pastry said:Your not wrong about the sport button! I've been having a little play today after work and the box is lovely and smooth with the power then press the sport button and it's like a different car and really punchy. I'm liking this car a lot!freemadw said:Nice looking car, hope you enjoy it.
The Sport button makes a much bigger difference in an auto where it changes the gearbox shift pattern.
My 23i was an auto, although it was a quick car it didn't really feel it unless it was in sport mode. I replaced it with a 35i manual, the sport button doesn't make that much difference in the manual (stiffens up the steering a little and makes the throttle a little more responsive) but an extra 100hp makes up for that.
Cheers, Dave
And you laughed at my auto box
I told you it was the gear changer to have, but you laughed, now your in love. You listen to uncle Fred in future
And yes Rob, he's keeping the whippy, you will be persuaded in time...mark my words. The whip will rule
firebobby said:And you laughed at my auto box
I told you it was the gear changer to have, but you laughed, now your in love. You listen to uncle Fred in future
And yes Rob, he's keeping the whippy, you will be persuaded in time...mark my words. The whip will rule
It does pain me to admit I'm impressed with the auto Fred, but the truth is in am. I met Stupot67 today and I think he was pleasantly surprised at how it drove too
Oh and just so you know, I removed the stubby before I chopped in the 23i.... choices choices
Pastry said:firebobby said:And you laughed at my auto box
I told you it was the gear changer to have, but you laughed, now your in love. You listen to uncle Fred in future
And yes Rob, he's keeping the whippy, you will be persuaded in time...mark my words. The whip will rule
It does pain me to admit I'm impressed with the auto Fred, but the truth is in am. I met Stupot67 today and I think he was pleasantly surprised at how it drove too
Oh and just so you know, I removed the stubby before I chopped in the 23i.... choices choices
I'm sorting out a scaffold plank for your dash next, boy
You put that stubby in the bin :wink:
If you come anywhere near my motor with that plank Fred Ill use it to turn you into a toffee applefirebobby said:Pastry said:firebobby said:And you laughed at my auto box
I told you it was the gear changer to have, but you laughed, now your in love. You listen to uncle Fred in future
And yes Rob, he's keeping the whippy, you will be persuaded in time...mark my words. The whip will rule
It does pain me to admit I'm impressed with the auto Fred, but the truth is in am. I met Stupot67 today and I think he was pleasantly surprised at how it drove too
Oh and just so you know, I removed the stubby before I chopped in the 23i.... choices choices
I'm sorting out a scaffold plank for your dash next, boy
You put that stubby in the bin :wink:
and as for the whippie :whip: 
Pastry said:If you come anywhere near my motor with that plank Fred Ill use it to turn you into a toffee applefirebobby said:Pastry said:It does pain me to admit I'm impressed with the auto Fred, but the truth is in am. I met Stupot67 today and I think he was pleasantly surprised at how it drove too
Oh and just so you know, I removed the stubby before I chopped in the 23i.... choices choices
I'm sorting out a scaffold plank for your dash next, boy
You put that stubby in the bin :wink:
"It does pain me to admit I'm impressed with the auto Fred, but the truth is in am. I met Stupot67 today and I think he was pleasantly surprised at how it drove too
Oh and just so you know, I removed the stubby before I chopped in the 23i.... choices choices"
Indeed I did, and I didn't manage too press the brake pedal while going for the non existent clutch pedal
Very relaxed and smooth in full auto mode, and still very civilised in sport mode and swaps cogs a lot quicker than you would think
Stu.
Oh and just so you know, I removed the stubby before I chopped in the 23i.... choices choices
"Indeed I did, and I didn't manage too press the brake pedal while going for the non existent clutch pedal
Very relaxed and smooth in full auto mode, and still very civilised in sport mode and swaps cogs a lot quicker than you would think
Stu.
The auto is very good, great in traffic, shifts are very smooth, and you can always use the shift levers on the steering wheel to drop a couple of gears for a rapid overtake even if you're in Drive - but for me I felt manual was more involving. I was going to keep the 23i a bit longer, looking for a 3 litre manual (no direct injection/HPFP) with 19in wheels and I-Drive - but then I had a drive in a 35i manual... 
Cheers, Dave
Cheers, Dave
Manual wasn't an option for me if I wanted to get the upgrade past SWMBO. :wink: I've had a lot of fun this weekend in sport mode and using paddles and it felt differient but involved enough for me. It's a personal preference thing so no right it wrongfreemadw said:The auto is very good, great in traffic, shifts are very smooth, and you can always use the shift levers on the steering wheel to drop a couple of gears for a rapid overtake even if you're in Drive - but for me I felt manual was more involving. I was going to keep the 23i a bit longer, looking for a 3 litre manual (no direct injection/HPFP) with 19in wheels and I-Drive - but then I had a drive in a 35i manual...
Cheers, Dave
I thought about a 35i but I may have pushed the car a little this weekend so I'm not sure more grunt is a good idea for me :evil: