Just picked up my M3! Some questions/concerns.

The Shiekh · 08-02-2008, 04:31 AM

So I just picked up my E92 M3 6MT and it is awesome! I can't believe I did not get one sooner (not like they were out that long anyway haha). Pretty much everything is cherry but my only concern is the rpm drop. Is the flywheel THAT light? Everytime I normally shift the rpm darts down and when I release the clutch again it darts back up and I feel abit of a jerk. Sometimes I offset it with quicker shifts and more throttle etc. Also, sometimes I find myself 3/4 throttling to hear that beautiful V8, I have 2XX miles on it and I 3/4 thottle maybe from 3000 rpm to maybe 4500rpm but no more. I limit myself to 4500. Is there any possible damage I could be doing? We're talking maybe once in a blue moon, not constantly. I baby this thing. Next, full screen Nav? My nav is kind of like a split screen of the same thing, how can I make it full screen with just one??? Thanks for the input guys. Oh and my god these brakes are TOUCHY. Very sensitive but I like.

argonboy · 08-02-2008, 05:26 AM

The RPMs do drop super fast compared to other engines, so if you are trying to shift gently (not hurrying with the shift knob, especially at low RPM) and don't do a throttle blip it'll jerk u a bit from the RPM drop. After 1200mi when you'll be able to rev, from high RPM it's not that noticeable, especially since you'll probably want to shift fast.

Not sure about the nav, since BMW doesn't have maps for Romania, and I haven't driven my car out of the country.

Congratulations on the car. Saw the pics in the photo thread!

Big Windy · 08-02-2008, 06:34 AM

No full screen nav...sorry. 3/4 is as best as you can get.

ScotyH · 08-02-2008, 08:54 AM

Try to shift @ 3000. Seems to have solved the jerky shift for me.

1ne · 08-02-2008, 01:13 PM

Congrats

I have also noticed after 500KM, it shifts really smooth. Also please post some pictures

The Shiekh · 08-02-2008, 01:46 PM

Thanks guys, Im glad I'm not the only one who notices. Yeah I blip once in awhile but it's not that big of deal, I just want to hit 1200 miles!!!

gadget · 08-02-2008, 02:34 PM

Pics?

The Shiekh · 08-02-2008, 02:39 PM

I posted pics in the media section

The Shiekh · 08-02-2008, 02:40 PM

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160704

M3#3 · 08-02-2008, 09:21 PM

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M2381 · 08-02-2008, 09:23 PM

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Originally Posted by The Shiekh

Thanks guys, Im glad I'm not the only one who notices. Yeah I blip once in awhile but it's not that big of deal, I just want to hit 1200 miles!!!

Same here man I thought I was the only one also.

08-02-2008, 04:31 AM	#1
The Shiekh Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (1)	Just picked up my M3! Some questions/concerns. So I just picked up my E92 M3 6MT and it is awesome! I can't believe I did not get one sooner (not like they were out that long anyway haha). Pretty much everything is cherry but my only concern is the rpm drop. Is the flywheel THAT light? Everytime I normally shift the rpm darts down and when I release the clutch again it darts back up and I feel abit of a jerk. Sometimes I offset it with quicker shifts and more throttle etc. Also, sometimes I find myself 3/4 throttling to hear that beautiful V8, I have 2XX miles on it and I 3/4 thottle maybe from 3000 rpm to maybe 4500rpm but no more. I limit myself to 4500. Is there any possible damage I could be doing? We're talking maybe once in a blue moon, not constantly. I baby this thing. Next, full screen Nav? My nav is kind of like a split screen of the same thing, how can I make it full screen with just one??? Thanks for the input guys. Oh and my god these brakes are TOUCHY. Very sensitive but I like. __________________ -James aka The Shiekh 2008 E92 M3 6MT SSII/Silver Novillo/Sycamore BPU+ lol
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08-02-2008, 05:26 AM	#2
argonboy First Lieutenant 12 Rep 306 Posts Drives: M3 E92 Space Gray Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bucharest, Romania iTrader: (1)	The RPMs do drop super fast compared to other engines, so if you are trying to shift gently (not hurrying with the shift knob, especially at low RPM) and don't do a throttle blip it'll jerk u a bit from the RPM drop. After 1200mi when you'll be able to rev, from high RPM it's not that noticeable, especially since you'll probably want to shift fast. Not sure about the nav, since BMW doesn't have maps for Romania, and I haven't driven my car out of the country. Congratulations on the car. Saw the pics in the photo thread! __________________ Last edited by argonboy; 08-02-2008 at 05:56 AM..
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08-02-2008, 08:54 AM	#4
ScotyH Bimmer me up 19 Rep 340 Posts Drives: 08 M3, 2010 GTR Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Edmonton,AB iTrader: (0)	Try to shift @ 3000. Seems to have solved the jerky shift for me.
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08-02-2008, 01:13 PM	#5
1ne First Lieutenant 26 Rep 340 Posts Drives: '08 E92 M3 JZB 6MT Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	Congrats I have also noticed after 500KM, it shifts really smooth. Also please post some pictures __________________
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08-02-2008, 01:46 PM	#6
The Shiekh Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (1)	Thanks guys, Im glad I'm not the only one who notices. Yeah I blip once in awhile but it's not that big of deal, I just want to hit 1200 miles!!! __________________ -James aka The Shiekh 2008 E92 M3 6MT SSII/Silver Novillo/Sycamore BPU+ lol
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08-02-2008, 06:34 AM	#3
Big Windy Major General 152 Rep 5,124 Posts Drives: None Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	No full screen nav...sorry. 3/4 is as best as you can get.
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08-02-2008, 02:34 PM	#7
gadget Major 108 Rep 1,161 Posts Drives: 09 e92///M SSII DCT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: US iTrader: (0)	Pics?
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08-02-2008, 02:39 PM	#8
The Shiekh Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (1)	I posted pics in the media section __________________ -James aka The Shiekh 2008 E92 M3 6MT SSII/Silver Novillo/Sycamore BPU+ lol
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08-02-2008, 02:40 PM	#9
The Shiekh Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 267 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Danville, CA iTrader: (1)	http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=160704 __________________ -James aka The Shiekh 2008 E92 M3 6MT SSII/Silver Novillo/Sycamore BPU+ lol
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08-02-2008, 09:21 PM	#10
M3#3 Private 8 Rep 54 Posts Drives: sold someone else drives it :( Join Date: May 2008 Location: Northern NJ iTrader: (0)	Blip +1
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