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Old 7th May 2012, 02:25   #1
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Just got this car yesterday. Posted pics here: My 2008 Interlagos Blue M6

I love this car!!!
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Old 7th May 2012, 13:52   #2
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Congratulations!

Very nice car. Love the colour. I believe its extremely rare.
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Very nice indeed! Congrats!
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Old 7th May 2012, 19:15   #4
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Thanks guys, this car is so amazing!!!

I'm still learning how to drive the SMG smoothly.

A couple observations:
1. I'm surprised how small the rear seat is compared to an e92 m3. There's like no leg room.
2. It's a little annoying how the car doesn't go into 1st gear automatically until you're at a complete stop.
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Lots of threads here on how to best handle SMG, kindly do a search.

Here are some for now:

Never drive in D mode unless you have to. Sluggish shifts.

Always drive in manual MDM Mode S5. Use the paddle shifters to shift your own. Program your MDM.

Yes, do not downshift to 1st gear. Downshift to 2nd, then let the SMG downshift to 1st after a full stop.

DO NOT turn DSC off until you really get to know the limits of your car and how to counter once you break traction.

Shift at or close to redline. Beast just loves it and this is where the V10 engine shines.

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Thanks guys, this car is so amazing!!!

I'm still learning how to drive the SMG smoothly.

A couple observations:
1. I'm surprised how small the rear seat is compared to an e92 m3. There's like no leg room.
2. It's a little annoying how the car doesn't go into 1st gear automatically until you're at a complete stop.
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congrats and welcome aboard!... just got mine too.....it's awesome!!
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Old 8th May 2012, 01:08   #7
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@DarrenCT- How funny. My name is Darren too! And we both got our cars around the same time.
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Congrats! I just got mine a few months ago and I look forward to driving it every single day lol...Incredible machines!!!!
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