12-05-2012, 10:45 AM | #1 |
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ASS and break in period
Hey guys I apologize if this has been asked before but is it okay to use the ASS function during the break in period?
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12-05-2012, 10:52 AM | #2 | |
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12-05-2012, 10:53 AM | #3 |
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why would you use the ass in the first place, its such a useless feature, its just not good for the car imo, just try turning on/off your current car at every light and see how u feel about it, plus I doubt you would be saving any gas money because of it
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12-05-2012, 11:48 AM | #4 | |
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There are no issues with using the ASS during break in.
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12-05-2012, 11:54 AM | #5 |
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^i see your point but I guess I'm part of the select few that actually likes the feature lol. But I have to say that I'd rather have it off by default then turn it on when I want it on, versus the other way around...still trying to find dealers that'll code it for me.
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12-05-2012, 12:20 PM | #6 |
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I find this feature useful for regular stop light stops. On the other hand, it quickly gets annoying in slow moving traffic or parking.
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12-05-2012, 05:53 PM | #7 |
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Trust me I use that ass every opportunity I can, and I'm not trying to save any gas at all. Actually quite the opposite to the dismay of my passengers...
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12-06-2012, 12:38 PM | #8 | |
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The followup question is I can rarely disable it temporarily with bake pedal technique mentioned in the manual. Especially if I am coasting to a stop. However I have good results if I 'wiggle' the steering before I stop |
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12-06-2012, 12:46 PM | #9 |
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I believe ASS is mainly meant to reduce carbon emissions. However, I do leave it on all the time, I like it for city driving (traffic lights, etc.) but hate it when stuck in traffic jams where I will typically switch it off.
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12-06-2012, 02:56 PM | #12 |
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It also turns the car back on if ASS has kicked in to turn it off. I guess they figured if you're turning the wheel that you're about to start moving even if you haven't taken your foot off the break. Regardless, the engine starts up if you turn the wheel a bit.
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12-06-2012, 05:20 PM | #13 |
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bmw knows more than you do, they dont want leased cars with a function that ruins the car...
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12-06-2012, 11:43 PM | #15 |
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im going to get them to code it to save just because i think its stupid it doesnt save the setting.
i dont think its that terrible and i've had my car for just over a week. it doesnt run if the car is still cold, so there is stuff in the car that determines when to run it or not. |
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12-07-2012, 09:07 PM | #17 | |
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If it's too cold outside the same things can happen, as vents will continue to blow warm air until it's exhausted, and if the car isn't moving the engine may restart to provide heat. IIRC, if the trans is in "manual" mode, ASS won't activate. ASS may also not activate if the driver mode is in sport+, but I'm not sure about that one. Seems BMW spent some time working out the little details on implementing ASS. The part they need to work on some more is with the AT. Once the car comes to a stop there is still load torque being applied to the RWD, and thus there is some compression of the front suspension. When ASS shuts the engine off there is no more torque on the drive line and you can feel the rear suspension drop down. It's an odd sensation. I don't use ASS, not the BMW type at least. |
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12-07-2012, 09:11 PM | #18 | |
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It's a free update from BMW. As you know, once they code it the system defaults to the "last used" setting of on or off. Tidbit: If you engage "eco pro" mode at any time while driving, ASS will activate and will stay active until the driver turns it off, even if you change driver modes ASS will remain active. |
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12-07-2012, 09:17 PM | #19 |
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Get it coded. Comes with a nice update to the rest of the programming too. From what the dealer told me, an update normally costs money but this is a one time only freebee.
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12-07-2012, 11:12 PM | #20 |
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I have found that my ASS will disable if after coming to a stop I let up slightly on the brake. I have not had success with pressing harder on the brake as the manual states.
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12-08-2012, 02:03 AM | #22 | |
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the rear suspension drop down thing i havent really noticed. the only thing that is a little not luxury seeming is that when it starts up again, it is not exactly perfectly smooth. i dont' know i live in LA. today is friday and i decided to leave work at 6pm (which was earlier than i usually leave) and attempt to make it to my apartment at a reasonable time. i took surface streets and it took 35 min. (the distance was a total of 5.5 miles, and people wonder why no one buys a manual here...) anyhow, you could easily see how much fuel automatic stop start saves in those conditions. I think its a great technology honestly and plan to use it. I still think its stupid they coded it to not save by default, but yeah there are all sorts of conditions for when it wont do it. it actually flashes a little auto stop start circle crossed out on the dash, when it would have used it but wont use it due to say the engine not being warm yet etc. |
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