1000 mile MCS review

dan · 08-08-2004, 09:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ff

Also, if you don't gun it pretty strong at takeoff, the engine bogs down severely until the revs finally climb to about 2200 RPM. Forget about doing a rolling start in 2nd. I can assume that some of this is due to the tightness of the engine. Is it at all possible that they program the DBW throttle to minimize power and revs during break-in?

even though your car is new, it may not have the latest/greatest software update, v.38.

I need to take ours in soon and get it done on ours.

I totally agree about the HK too.

*ayn* · 08-08-2004, 11:08 PM

I also need v.38, car idles roughly in the mornings.

ff · 08-09-2004, 07:36 AM

Shouldn't software updates and recall items (if any) be part of the pre-delivery checklist at the dealer? Or even at the VDC? Damn, BMW...

Rob · 08-09-2004, 12:06 PM

1000 miles already? Wow!

I have learned to downshift into first in this car. You will never do great rolling starts in second.

I also have been getting frustrated on the highway lately b/c of the lack of power (I don't have the super charger). It seems like I can put the BMW into the position I want on the highway with a thought. With the MINI, I have to think about it, down shift a lot, do a little bit of acceleration planning, and hope the spot I was aiming for is still there when I get there. heh.

So after the frustration builds up for awhile, I go flog it over a mountain or two and it's all good again. It really is fun to drive in the twisties.

ff · 08-09-2004, 12:19 PM

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Originally Posted by rwg

I have learned to downshift into first in this car. You will never do great rolling starts in second.

Fortunately, it does let you downshift to first while moving, and without any fuss. Most transmissions seem reluctant to let you do this.

*ayn* · 08-09-2004, 12:28 PM

Yeah, I double-clutch into first in the MINI, and I do rolling 2nd gear in my 330. You just have to get used to the MCS.

It also helps a lot to drive with DSC off.

--Andrew

ff · 08-09-2004, 12:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayn

Yeah, I double-clutch into first in the MINI, and I do rolling 2nd gear in my 330. You just have to get used to the MCS.

It also helps a lot to drive with DSC off.

--Andrew

I opted out of the sport package and DSC. The only thing in the SP that actually improves performance was the marginally better tires. I can buy a new set for signifcantly less than $1300 price of admission.

*ayn* · 08-09-2004, 01:01 PM

Good choice! SP is pretty useless, I wouldn't get that myself. But it's my girlfriend's car and DSC comes in handy in the rain for her, well, at least until she goes out to the track with me.... heh...

dan · 08-27-2004, 06:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ayn

I also need v.38, car idles roughly in the mornings.

got a bunch of stuff done in SA today, including the v.38 install.

will report back

08-08-2004, 08:57 PM	#1
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ayn gone riding... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 2024 Tesla Model Y LR Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,806	I also need v.38, car idles roughly in the mornings. __________________ about.me/ayn

08-09-2004, 12:28 PM	#7
ayn gone riding... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 2024 Tesla Model Y LR Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,806	Yeah, I double-clutch into first in the MINI, and I do rolling 2nd gear in my 330. You just have to get used to the MCS. It also helps a lot to drive with DSC off. --Andrew __________________ about.me/ayn

08-09-2004, 01:01 PM	#9
ayn gone riding... Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: 2024 Tesla Model Y LR Location: San Francisco Posts: 1,806	Good choice! SP is pretty useless, I wouldn't get that myself. But it's my girlfriend's car and DSC comes in handy in the rain for her, well, at least until she goes out to the track with me.... heh... __________________ about.me/ayn

08-09-2004, 07:36 AM	#4
ff . Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 13,514	Shouldn't software updates and recall items (if any) be part of the pre-delivery checklist at the dealer? Or even at the VDC? Damn, BMW...

08-09-2004, 12:06 PM	#5
Rob The user formerly known as rwg Join Date: Oct 2003 Carmudgeonly Ride: Z4 Location: Vegas baby! Posts: 8,261	1000 miles already? Wow! I have learned to downshift into first in this car. You will never do great rolling starts in second. I also have been getting frustrated on the highway lately b/c of the lack of power (I don't have the super charger). It seems like I can put the BMW into the position I want on the highway with a thought. With the MINI, I have to think about it, down shift a lot, do a little bit of acceleration planning, and hope the spot I was aiming for is still there when I get there. heh. So after the frustration builds up for awhile, I go flog it over a mountain or two and it's all good again. It really is fun to drive in the twisties.