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11-24-2014, 03:21 PM | #23 | |
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Throttle response changes quite dramatically between Normal and Sport, that may be more noticeable in something like the 535i than a 520d. Suspension modes show up more if roads are not too smooth, my typical roads are pretty variable so the different modes, driving the same stretches of road have a completely different feel. HighlandPete |
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11-25-2014, 01:17 AM | #24 | |
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Good to hear some positive feedback on 520d. On 3 series forums 2 litre engine is always trashed. Also good to see some familiar names here which is assuring. Lastly, some cars have switch next to gear shifter for comfort, normal and sport (sport plus). Other cars do not have it despite of auto transmission. Looking at VO specs of those cars, there is no difference. So those cars who do not have this switch, can you alter the mode from idrive to sport? Thanks.
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11-25-2014, 01:18 AM | #25 | |
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Yup 335i will show massive difference pete. Thanks for sharing your knowledge.
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11-25-2014, 01:49 AM | #26 |
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Sam. After LCI, the "sports" 8-sp AT was dropped on the 520d (but you could get it before LCI). After LCI it's the "regular" 8-sp AT (paddles optional) and in my experience the sport button (you don't get sport+ unless you have sport AT) makes sod-all difference.
If you're getting a pre-LCI model then the sports AT is the one to go for. The reason why the 20d has a lukewarm reception on the 3 forums is because it's a noisy bastard but it's suitably muted in the F10. It's a big car though, I've had two and I'm quite enjoying chucking the 3 series round again.
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11-25-2014, 05:34 AM | #27 | |
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I am pretty sure that this is the case, but happy to stand corrected.
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11-25-2014, 05:54 AM | #28 |
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No my first (2011) F10, manual, did not have the "drive mode" switch at all.
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Thanks.
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11-25-2014, 08:24 AM | #30 | |
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When the F10 was launched the modes feature DDC (Drive Dynamic Control) only came with selected options, 2TB, 2VA, 223 and 2VH. (Sport Auto Transmission, Adaptive Drive, Variable Damping Control and Integral Active Steering). It all changed when Eco-Pro was introduced and the name changed to DPC (Drive Performance Control) then all models had a version of it. HighlandPete |
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On my 535d it's given the rather sickly name "Drive Experience Switch". Even when going to buy the groceries now you have to have a "retail experience".
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11-26-2014, 09:10 AM | #32 | |
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11-27-2014, 01:13 PM | #33 |
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Thanks guys.
Just put my deposit down for 2011 520d. Any suggestions re; modifications?
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What did you go for Makkan, SE or MSport? The only thing I've done to mine so far is updated to 2015 maps. Fancy coding EBT and some other things but need to do some research first.
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11-28-2014, 12:01 AM | #35 | |
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I've gone for SE with 2011 520d F10 Sports AT with sports steering wheel Professional nav Combox with 6FL (usb) / 6NF (music interface) / Internet / Bmw online Electrical glass roof Through loading system (was must) Seat heating Steering wheel heater Piano black trim It may not have as much toys as you guys have but a good start IMHO. I am planning; M sport conversion / M5 replica (later may not happen) Eibach pro springs Wheels to 19s/ 20s perhaps sticking with OEM Bmw Xenon conversion? Potentially NBT retrofit (I had it in my E91) TV kit if I stick to CIC 6WA odometer retrofit Reverse Camera retrofit Well, that is my wish list. We'll see how it goes
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11-28-2014, 01:52 AM | #36 |
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EBT = Enhanced Bluetooth (6NS) - you'll have that anyway.
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11-28-2014, 02:17 AM | #39 | |
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Will have a look mate.
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11-28-2014, 02:22 AM | #40 |
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Yes it is and I did it on my F31 yesterday. However, on a pre-LCI F10 with Pro-Media it will already be active on CIC.
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11-28-2014, 08:53 AM | #41 | |
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On CIC + Combox, it is activated by default. But BT streaming does not give you album art. On NBT, it gives you album art with BT streaming as well. Since, I am having F10 with combox, I will not be able to play videos from usb which I was able to do in my E91 on my last NBT. On a positive note, I can retrofit TV module in F10. Do you mind me asking how much difference is there in pre-LCI and LCI F10? Thanks.
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11-28-2014, 09:00 AM | #42 |
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Well you have NBT, obviously, standard xenons (but adaptive and adaptive LEDs optional), Sports Auto dropped, not much else.
B47 engine on later 520d.
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11-29-2014, 12:57 PM | #43 | |
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I wonder why have they dropped Sports Auto?
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