[BMWgasm]

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=691422

Check out this thread and note where it states 328i xDrive will only be available in 8SPD AT.

[Seagull]

Originally Posted by ric124

LOL! Wouldn't it be better for you to ask me how to initiate launch control than to jump out and say that you are pretty sure that it doesn't!!!!! I have used it a few times

True.... And wouldn't it be better for you to just post how to initiate this special launch control feature in MT and end the speculation?

[Seagull]

Originally Posted by cpw2626

http://www.f30post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=691422

Check out this thread and note where it states 328i xDrive will only be available in 8SPD AT.

Hmmmm....

If you look at the ordering guide for 2013 F30 Sedan from BMW of North America, LLC, and search for "Manual Transmission" in the PDF, you can see that it:

• appears in the 328i sedan ( option ZMT )
• does NOT appear the 328 xdrive
• appears in the 335i sedan ( option ZMT )
• appears in the 335 xDrive ( option ZMT )

[BMWgasm]

That's my point.

[ric124]

Originally Posted by Seagull

True.... And wouldn't it be better for you to just post how to initiate this special launch control feature in MT and end the speculation?

lol ok,


Here goes:

1. come to a complete stop
2. put car in Sport+
3. press clutch and put car into 1st
4. floor gas and revs will hold at 3500
5. pop clutch and go

my friend who told me about it did it on a 320d in europe in Sport mode. I tried in sport mode and it didnt work so I am not sure if the sport mode thing is just for those in europe or for those who dont have sport+

[Seagull]

Originally Posted by ric124

lol ok,


Here goes:

1. come to a complete stop
2. put car in Sport+
3. press clutch and put car into 1st
4. floor gas and revs will hold at 3500
5. pop clutch and go

my friend who told me about it did it on a 320d in europe in Sport mode. I tried in sport mode and it didnt work so I am not sure if the sport mode thing is just for those in europe or for those who dont have sport+

Cool thanks!

[Seagull]

Originally Posted by cpw2626

That's my point.

Yes, I was agreeing with you.

[sean10mm]

Whoops, looks like totally screwed the pooch concerning the MT/xDrive/328 thing.

How bizarre you get it on every other other combination.

[Jamesons Viggen]

Originally Posted by ric124

lol ok,


Here goes:

1. come to a complete stop
2. put car in Sport+
3. press clutch and put car into 1st
4. floor gas and revs will hold at 3500
5. pop clutch and go

my friend who told me about it did it on a 320d in europe in Sport mode. I tried in sport mode and it didnt work so I am not sure if the sport mode thing is just for those in europe or for those who dont have sport+

Maybe that not launch control, just BMW not wanting you to dump the clutch at anything over 3500rpms to keep everything intact.

This is a tactic used on some of the AWD cars like the STI from what I remember. Certain years(maybe the EVO too), people got amazing launches, but with 6k dumps, then the OEMs made it so you could not dump the clutch so high which slowed the launch a bit.

[Jamesons Viggen]

Originally Posted by sean10mm

Whoops, looks like totally screwed the pooch concerning the MT/xDrive/328 thing.

How bizarre you get it on every other other combination.

Yeah.

I am wondering if it will be done later down the product line. Especially if they see a lot of requests and orders taken on 335 X 6mt's.

[ric124]

Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen

Maybe that not launch control, just BMW not wanting you to dump the clutch at anything over 3500rpms to keep everything intact.

This is a tactic used on some of the AWD cars like the STI from what I remember. Certain years(maybe the EVO too), people got amazing launches, but with 6k dumps, then the OEMs made it so you could not dump the clutch so high which slowed the launch a bit.

if this was the case then it would hold the rev at 3500 no matter what mode you are in. As i stated above it does not work in sport mode only in sport+

[ric124]

Originally Posted by sean10mm

Whoops, looks like totally screwed the pooch concerning the MT/xDrive/328 thing.

and the launch control thing too

[raleedy]

Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen

Que?

I was lost -- thought I was reading in the X1 forum, I guess. Never mind.

[Jamesons Viggen]

Originally Posted by ric124

if this was the case then it would hold the rev at 3500 no matter what mode you are in. As i stated above it does not work in sport mode only in sport+

Interesting.

I wonder if this applies to my N20 6mt.

[ric124]

Originally Posted by Jamesons Viggen

Interesting.

I wonder if this applies to my N20 6mt.

Give it a try and let us know. Also do you have Sport+

[Red Bread]

328i's and 335i's have different manual transmissions. The 328i uses a GS6-17BG-TAU0 and the 335i uses a GS6-45BZ-THY8. The 328i also has a final gear ration of 3.91 and the 335i has a 3.23. Further the 328i has two overdrive gears, while the 335i has one.

[Ron Scott]

I have to admit I thought the 328 was for those who just wanted a BMW label on their cars but I drove a Sport 328 yesterday and really liked it and can't criticize.

But to me the 335 is still a must-have first upgrade, way before any line, package or option, not just because of the built-in upgrades mentioned in this thread but for the total experience...the lift-off from a rolling start, sound and feel.

Think of the 335 as just another option...weight it in priority to your HK tunes, your headlights, moonroof, and heated steering wheels...and the price difference is zilch. It's just a great upgrade!

[justinnum1]

Originally Posted by Ron Scott

I have to admit I thought the 328 was for those who just wanted a BMW label on their cars but I drove a Sport 328 yesterday and really liked it and can't criticize.

But to me the 335 is still a must-have first upgrade, way before any line, package or option, not just because of the built-in upgrades mentioned in this thread but for the total experience...the lift-off from a rolling start, sound and feel.

Think of the 335 as just another option...weight it in priority to your HK tunes, your headlights, moonroof, and heated steering wheels...and the price difference is zilch. It's just a great upgrade!

Yea, noticeable improvement over the N52 imo. Both in performance and efficiency.

[Jamesons Viggen]

Originally Posted by ric124

Give it a try and let us know. Also do you have Sport+

Yes. I have an M-Sport, so I get Sport+ just as the Sport Line would.

[ocso1606]

And auto dimming mirrors, universal remote

[M.Suka]

On my 2013 335i I got folding mirrors and rearview mirror with compass standard without premium pack, wonder if 328's get this as well?

[justinnum1]

Originally Posted by msuka

On my 2013 335i I got folding mirrors and rearview mirror with compass standard without premium pack, wonder if 328's get this as well?

really? 335 without premium has compass on rearview mirror?