Shift points in manual mode

[mye53]

I like to drive in manual sport mode, I usually shift at about 3500 in first and about 4500 in 2nd and about 5000 in third. Wanted to know what others comments were.

[jsears]

Originally Posted by mye53

I like to drive in manual sport mode, I usually shift at about 3500 in first and about 4500 in 2nd and about 5000 in third. Wanted to know what others comments were.

Typically don't use manual mode, if I had the SMG steering wheel mod I might use it more. It just depends on how I am driving for when I shift.

I like to stay in Sport mode though, until I realize how quickly my gas gauge is dropping to empty.

[mtX5]

Originally Posted by jsears

I like to stay in Sport mode though, until I realize how quickly my gas gauge is dropping to empty.

LOL! so true

[AzNMpower32]

I don't really use manual mode either. Sport drive works pretty well and adapts to aggressive driving. I care more about minimising fuel consumption most of the time anyway so it stays in D.

Call me old-fashioned, but I don't care for paddle shifters on any car. When I test drove a 335i years ago, I didn't touch them.

[tonycajjo]

i drive in manual mode the majority of the time, dont shift at a particular point. it depends what i'm doing. am i chasin down a babe in a 3 series? or listening to some old rap? i let off the gas when she gets ready to shift and right back on the gas once the next gear engages. if i'm feelin a little edgey i'll wind it out to 5k or so easy. but i always let off the gas and let the next gear catch. im convinced it performs the shift quicker.

i dont limit a particular gear to a particular RPM. i do like keepin her in a gear around the beginning of the peak of the power band. lets say 3k, then gettin the peddle all the way down gradually within in a second or so... with the crossover pipe and intake it sounds like a beast is en route. then like shampoo directions, repete if desired.