Few questions - Page 2

17-01-2009, 01:20 AM

Can someone please give me a quick run down on how the gear box works, or how to use it should I say.. I'm gong to check a few out and don't wanna look like a total dive lol.. Sorry for the ''newbie question''

Thank you for your time
Nick

bryce · 17-01-2009, 01:38 AM

Stick from a New M3, but they work the same.

Well you have your two pedals, throttle and brake.
The gear lever above.
Two paddles behind the steering wheel near indicator / wiper stalk.

In D/S (see pic) your in forward gears.
D is fully auotmatic - changes gears itself.
S is manual - you change gear using the paddles behind wheel, or by pushing lever back or forth + / -. Plus changes up, minus down.
N is neutral. (obviously)
R is reverse. (obviously)
The lever moves in a 'L' shape.

The button below changes the speed of your gear changes.

SMG (Sequential Manual Gearbox) is basically a manual gearbox, with an automated (computer controlled piston) clutch.

Very very fun to use when on a spirited run!

Hope this helps.

SMD · 17-01-2009, 01:48 AM

Great Video!

**Andyk** · 17-01-2009, 05:56 AM

Love the vi Mark..

SMG is great fun and when you get it on the track it makes sooooo much sense.

pkumarm3 · 17-01-2009, 07:15 AM

SMG is definitely great on the track, but the low RPM = low oil pressure - gives you that hurky jerky feeling when cruising around town.

sadly the CSL doesn't come w/the 6sp.

i wonder how many SMGs have failed on the csl model?

17-01-2009, 06:19 PM

Thank you for taking the time out to explain bryce86

I appreciate it alot , Thank you

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17-01-2009, 01:20 AM	#11
Evolution Guest Posts: n/a Casino cash: $	Can someone please give me a quick run down on how the gear box works, or how to use it should I say.. I'm gong to check a few out and don't wanna look like a total dive lol.. Sorry for the ''newbie question'' Thank you for your time Nick

17-01-2009, 01:38 AM	#12
bryce S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Scotland (sw) Posts: 1,369 Casino cash: $2512	Stick from a New M3, but they work the same. Well you have your two pedals, throttle and brake. The gear lever above. Two paddles behind the steering wheel near indicator / wiper stalk. In D/S (see pic) your in forward gears. D is fully auotmatic - changes gears itself. S is manual - you change gear using the paddles behind wheel, or by pushing lever back or forth + / -. Plus changes up, minus down. N is neutral. (obviously) R is reverse. (obviously) The lever moves in a 'L' shape. The button below changes the speed of your gear changes. SMG (Sequential Manual Gearbox) is basically a manual gearbox, with an automated (computer controlled piston) clutch. Very very fun to use when on a spirited run! Hope this helps.

17-01-2009, 01:48 AM	#13
SMD S6, Sport On, Traction Off Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Shropshire Posts: 1,505 Casino cash: $10726	Great Video!

17-01-2009, 05:56 AM	#14
Andyk Driving it like I nicked it Space Invaders Champion! Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chepstow Posts: 2,506 Casino cash: $3997	Love the vi Mark.. SMG is great fun and when you get it on the track it makes sooooo much sense.

17-01-2009, 07:15 AM	#15
pkumarm3 S2 - Picking it up Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: USA Posts: 41 Casino cash: $700	SMG is definitely great on the track, but the low RPM = low oil pressure - gives you that hurky jerky feeling when cruising around town. sadly the CSL doesn't come w/the 6sp. i wonder how many SMGs have failed on the csl model?

17-01-2009, 06:19 PM	#16
Evolution Guest Posts: n/a Casino cash: $	Thank you for taking the time out to explain bryce86 I appreciate it alot , Thank you