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cmyX6go 11-24-2009 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by 4.6is Ryder (Post 683810)
That's what I was telling you....you don't have to use the thumb notch on the top. As far as a manual vs. paddle, I seriously doubt that I'll ever purchase 3 pedals again.....Phil
But you didn't specify it wasn't the thumb notch. Do you now understand how contorted I was trying to reach the back of the thumb notch with my middle fingers....:tsk: :rofl:

4.6is Ryder 11-24-2009 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by cmyX6go (Post 683812)
But you didn't specify it wasn't the thumb notch. Do you now understand how contorted I was trying to reach the back of the thumb notch with my middle fingers....:tsk: :rofl:
I bet it was funny as hell to watch you try to change gears :bustingup

cmyX6go 11-24-2009 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by 4.6is Ryder (Post 683814)
I bet it was funny as hell to watch you try to change gears :bustingup
I did start the thread by saying don't laugh at me. I've never used them before. I was really thinking BMW made the paddles for monster hands. I'm just a girl, what do you want from me...;) I'm glad I can entertain you guys with my idiot questions.

4.6is Ryder 11-24-2009 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by cmyX6go (Post 683815)
I did start the thread by saying don't laugh at me. I've never used them before. I was really thinking BMW made the paddles for monster hands. I'm just a girl, what do you want from me...;) I'm glad I can entertain you guys with my idiot questions.
Now wait a minute, you are not just a girl......I don't know "just a girl" that enjoys driving a beast as much as you do. Once you get comfortable with the paddles, you won't drive any other way. DTC off, sport button engaged and paddles in hand are the only way to drive a BMW.......Phil

cmyX6go 11-24-2009 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by 4.6is Ryder (Post 683821)
Now wait a minute, you are not just a girl......I don't know "just a girl" that enjoys driving a beast as much as you do. Once you get comfortable with the paddles, you won't drive any other way. DTC off, sport button engaged and paddles in hand are the only way to drive a BMW.......Phil
I forgot I can get away with that "I'm just a girl" line here ;)

Now I can have some fun with those paddles. Thanks all.

apw2607 11-24-2009 03:16 PM
The X5 M is the only one that gets the paddle shifters in the X5 range !! :-)

MINIz guy 11-24-2009 04:14 PM
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Originally Posted by cmyX6go (Post 683752)
Interesting. I'm the opposite. I'm a wuss, I don't drive a three pedal. I've been talking about calling a driving school for some time but haven't done it yet. I wish I had access to a car with manual to play around with. My dad said I should learn on the 1936 Ford. It's time I learn, I got the bug.

Thank you, I love it too. I'm starting to play with it now. It's fun to drive. Have I mentioned how much I love the exhaust note :rofl:
I'm also on the same boat wanting to learn how to drive a manual with no manual cars to play around with. The fact that we just bought a new X5 doesn't help with me trying to get one. I'll probably learn on a manual at a driving school, but drive around in all our automatic BMW's until I get a job that pays enough to buy my own car.

Anyway, glad you figured out how to paddle shift!

Meiac09 11-24-2009 06:33 PM
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Originally Posted by cmyX6go (Post 683752)
Interesting. I'm the opposite. I'm a wuss, I don't drive a three pedal. I've been talking about calling a driving school for some time but haven't done it yet. I wish I had access to a car with manual to play around with. My dad said I should learn on the 1936 Ford. It's time I learn, I got the bug.
go to carmax. You'd be suprised when I was looking for cars how many sales people recount stories where the client had no fookin' clue how it works.

LeMansX5 11-24-2009 10:41 PM
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Originally Posted by cmyX6go (Post 683752)
Thank you, I love it too. I'm starting to play with it now. It's fun to drive. Have I mentioned how much I love the exhaust note :rofl:
Can you please post a clip of exhaust note for the benefit of other members. You can record with your iphone.

cmyX6go 11-25-2009 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by LeMansX5 (Post 684028)
Can you please post a clip of exhaust note for the benefit of other members. You can record with your iphone.
You're talking to me :confused: I still multitap to text on my KRAZR. :bustingup

I'm going to see Phil Saturday, I'll ask him to do it for me.

The Challenged One


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