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Originally Posted by Wheelwright
Downshifting from 3rd to 2nd is difficult in BMW geaboxes because you can inadvertently get stuck on the reverse gate. Blame idiotic BMW/Mini reverse gear engineering which prioritizes comfort/laziness over shift precision and speed (Audi/VW do this right...
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I though the bmw where 1st and reverse are located was the ideal for the track.
1st is just a start gear that you wouldn't engage in dicing or racing. At high speed your 5th and 6th are straight forward with no revere near by.