Took my DCT to an Auto-x today - M3 Forum 2010 2009 BMW M3 2008 BMW M3 BMW E90 M3 E92

Mack211 · 08-09-2008, 11:52 PM

It has been a good 5 years since I have done an auto-x so to say I am a little rusty is an understatement. The main purpose of this auto-x was for me to just learn what this car could do and to know its breaking point. I did 2 runs in manual mode with MDM, S5, sport plus, and EDC-Normal. I had no problems at all down shifting that I am aware of. Then I did my last 3 runs in D5 to just focus on learning the lines and breaking. I was extremely surprised at how well D5 mode is for this. It shifted perfectly and always down shifted just right.
I will say my new favorite feature on this car is the MDM. It honestly makes you feel like a pro. I was able to get that backend out just right around a lot of the turns. It does cut power a little more than I would like on some exits but overall I loved it.

Needless to say I love this damn car!

sayemthree · 08-10-2008, 02:59 AM

nice shot! lots of lean tho - It doesnt feel like the e92 leans as much as the e46 , but I guess it does. On autocross you should jsut turn the MDM off next time. glad you had fun tho!

Big Windy · 08-10-2008, 03:42 AM

good times! looks fun.

sayemthree · 08-10-2008, 06:24 PM

BTW how did you do in the timed run standings?

08-09-2008, 11:52 PM	#1
Mack211 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 M3 - DCT Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 459 iTrader: (0)	Took my DCT to an Auto-x today It has been a good 5 years since I have done an auto-x so to say I am a little rusty is an understatement. The main purpose of this auto-x was for me to just learn what this car could do and to know its breaking point. I did 2 runs in manual mode with MDM, S5, sport plus, and EDC-Normal. I had no problems at all down shifting that I am aware of. Then I did my last 3 runs in D5 to just focus on learning the lines and breaking. I was extremely surprised at how well D5 mode is for this. It shifted perfectly and always down shifted just right. I will say my new favorite feature on this car is the MDM. It honestly makes you feel like a pro. I was able to get that backend out just right around a lot of the turns. It does cut power a little more than I would like on some exits but overall I loved it. Needless to say I love this damn car! __________________ 2008 M3 Space Gray, Black, Syc Ant Wood Trim, DCT 2001 325ci Steel Gray - Sold

08-10-2008, 02:59 AM	#2
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: ObamieTheKommie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ObamaKommieLand Posts: 4,852 iTrader: (0)	nice shot! lots of lean tho - It doesnt feel like the e92 leans as much as the e46 , but I guess it does. On autocross you should jsut turn the MDM off next time. glad you had fun tho!

08-10-2008, 03:42 AM	#3
Big Windy Major General Drives: nothing at the moment Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: seatac, wa Posts: 5,171 iTrader: (0) View Big Windy's Garage	good times! looks fun.

08-10-2008, 06:24 PM	#4
sayemthree Brigadier General Drives: ObamieTheKommie Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: ObamaKommieLand Posts: 4,852 iTrader: (0)	BTW how did you do in the timed run standings?