Good points, J...also, on my old system/E53, the noises and feelings
are very weird as those brake dabs take place...sounds/feels like
things are grinding and jumping around "underneath".

On our 5 spd manual, I seldom used the cruise buttons as
mine seemed to lag in their effect, so I would just gently toe
in a few more rpms via the gas pedal. Amazing system though, imo.

It was the difference for us, in getting down our mtn many days
for those 4 winters we spent on the mtn.
BR,mD