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      01-10-2009, 12:13 AM   #20
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Drives: 09' e92 aw/cr
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Originally Posted by 335iPaul View Post
The car won't let you totally blow the engine if you throw it in manual mode (assuming you have the steptronic). Next time you are driving, as you are coming up to a stop light that is red, throw it in manual and downshift one, then watch as you slow the car down it will shift down automatically. While these "auto/manual" systems give you the feel of a manual, the car always has control.
Very helpful info Loyalist. Also guys just a heads up I myself wasn't aware of until recently: you can toggle in and out of sport mode while rolling... no stand still/red light necessary & likely the funnest attribute of this feature imo
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