My M3 thanks the M5 manual

[TireBurn]

Just something stupid to keep in mind that I completely forgot until RTFM for the E60. I have a 04 M3 w/ SMG and thought my clutch was feeling weird. Something just was not right with the SMG.... well, I FORGOT that if you have a tire / wheel change... (or maybe even driving for too long at underinflated tire pressures... ack), you need to RESET the "slip detection function of the M gearbox". In short, go between 20 and 90 MPH (of course subject to local traffic laws), pop the SMG in neutral, then pull back both paddles for approx 2 seconds. (pg 166 online manual).

So to all you folks out there changing wheels....

[Digi]

Originally Posted by TireBurn

Just something stupid to keep in mind that I completely forgot until RTFM for the E60. I have a 04 M3 w/ SMG and thought my clutch was feeling weird. Something just was not right with the SMG.... well, I FORGOT that if you have a tire / wheel change... (or maybe even driving for too long at underinflated tire pressures... ack), you need to RESET the "slip detection function of the M gearbox". In short, go between 20 and 90 MPH (of course subject to local traffic laws), pop the SMG in neutral, then pull back both paddles for approx 2 seconds. (pg 166 online manual).

So to all you folks out there changing wheels....

I have just finished reading the manual. There are all sorts of interesting things, like this, in the manual. When something doesn't seem correct, try reading the manual first, then check this board, then contact your dealer.

[Super_Saudi]

Hey guys .... Just wondering where could i find the online manual

[Digi]

Originally Posted by Super_Saudi

Hey guys .... Just wondering where could i find the online manual

I am learning the critical stuff before my car comes in. Good reading to help familiarize yourself with the car before owning it.
http://www.e60.net/information/2006_..._Manual_US.pdf

[Gop-Dogg]

So after doing this, what happens when you pop the SMG back into drive? Does the SMG know what gear to select based on speed and RPM?

[bernhtp]

Originally Posted by TireBurn

In short, go between 20 and 90 MPH (of course subject to local traffic laws), pop the SMG in neutral, then pull back both paddles for approx 2 seconds. (pg 166 online manual).

Watch for the anti-coasting nazis here.

So after doing this, what happens when you pop the SMG back into drive? Does the SMG know what gear to select based on speed and RPM?

Yes, it seems to pick the gear it would cruise in at the current speed.

Tom

[Super_Saudi]

Originally Posted by Digi

I am learning the critical stuff before my car comes in. Good reading to help familiarize yourself with the car before owning it.
http://www.e60.net/information/2006_..._Manual_US.pdf

First of all thanks for the link Digi ...

Second : In couple of days hopefully i'll be buying a M3 from a friend .. but i noticed when i test drove it some jerkyness and some unsmoothness when changing gears .. could this be a solution to the problem ... having in mind i took the car to the service center for check up b4 taking the decision to buy


Once again thanks