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Originally Posted by bavarianride
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Originally Posted by kern417
the difference that you can't compare a dyno chart with throttle response on a turbo car. when you shift an N/A car, you pick up exactly where the dyno reads at a given rpm. when shifting a turbo car, the line changes and you start from a low power/torque point and it builds as boost increases.
so when people say they want linear response, you can't get that from a turbo car. the boost increase is linear, but the response is not. you have to wait for the torque.
but i love turbo cars for the same reason i love manuals. i like feeling the boost/torque build on every shift.
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Yes, your understanding is correct. And it is hard to explain to those who haven't experienced previous gen BMWs with NA engines + MT. |
For the record, I owned a 328is with a manual as well. I understand the differences between throttle response on NA and turbo applications, both absolutely have their respective benefits. However, to discourage getting a six speed because it is not "effective" is a farce.