Question about auto box

one1er · 10-25-2014, 05:57 PM

Hey guys

Quick question...

On the 8 speed auto, can you manually change gears when selector is in D mode or the paddles/selector only works when in S mode?!

RobTaylor · 10-25-2014, 06:32 PM

Paddle shifters work in all modes.

one1er · 10-25-2014, 10:01 PM

Ok. Cause I've driven an 8-speed diesel with no paddles and it wouldn't change in D(rive), only when the stick was left in S mode

TurboKoo · 10-26-2014, 08:43 AM

That is just how it is. When it's on D with no paddles there is no way to change gear. You have to stick it to Sport to be able to manually change.

I assume you drove 218d, how was it?

one1er · 10-26-2014, 11:08 AM

Actually I drove a 418d and a 520d with the 8-speed auto and a 220d with a manual...I'm still very conflicted on what to go for. I just ordered a manual one, but as I can still change options at this time, it's driving me mad!

Sportstick · 10-26-2014, 11:17 AM

The automatic in the 2 is the finest I have ever driven. But, if you enjoy four limbs and more brain cells engaged needed to drive a stick, even the best automatic isn't enough. So, what is more attractive to you?

rosenbergendo · 10-26-2014, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Sportstick

The automatic in the 2 is the finest I have ever driven. But, if you enjoy four limbs and more brain cells engaged needed to drive a stick, even the best automatic isn't enough. So, what is more attractive to you?

This is my exact thoughts. Coming from some high end manuals I picked up a M235 as a third car and the auto box is by far the best I've ever driven in all modes! Really extremely well calibrated.

pw4 · 10-28-2014, 06:53 AM

My 220i is Euro spec so might be a bit different. Also, I have the Sports Auto, not the standard auto.
- In Sport mode, the paddles work, of course. If you just select Sport, it works as a sports auto, but as soon as you flick a paddle it changes to manual mode and stays there.
- In Drive, the paddles do work, but it reverts to auto after a minute or so. So you can use the paddles to override the gearbox if you need to.
- In Sport+ mode, it won't upshift at the redline, but simply holds on the rev limiter. Perfect!

rosenbergendo · 10-28-2014, 07:46 AM

US M235. You can change gears with paddles in ANY mode. I have driven sticks my whole life and the 2 is my 3rd car and the AUTO is amazing. Its not a manual but it IS the single best non-manaul ever. This even includes dual clutches.

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one1er Private First Class 19 Rep 138 Posts Drives: M235i (Yet to come) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portugal iTrader: (0)	Question about auto box Hey guys Quick question... On the 8 speed auto, can you manually change gears when selector is in D mode or the paddles/selector only works when in S mode?!
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RobTaylor Private 13 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2014 428; 228 Sport/TracPack Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Dexter, Michigan (just west of Ann Arbor) iTrader: (0)	Paddle shifters work in all modes.
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one1er Private First Class 19 Rep 138 Posts Drives: M235i (Yet to come) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portugal iTrader: (0)	Ok. Cause I've driven an 8-speed diesel with no paddles and it wouldn't change in D(rive), only when the stick was left in S mode
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TurboKoo Lurker from behind 9 Rep 42 Posts Drives: Porsche Boxster Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Lahti iTrader: (0)	That is just how it is. When it's on D with no paddles there is no way to change gear. You have to stick it to Sport to be able to manually change. I assume you drove 218d, how was it?
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one1er Private First Class 19 Rep 138 Posts Drives: M235i (Yet to come) Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Portugal iTrader: (0)	Actually I drove a 418d and a 520d with the 8-speed auto and a 220d with a manual...I'm still very conflicted on what to go for. I just ordered a manual one, but as I can still change options at this time, it's driving me mad!
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Sportstick Major General 4650 Rep 6,026 Posts Drives: '15 228i and '24 X3 sDrive30i Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Southwest USA iTrader: (0)	The automatic in the 2 is the finest I have ever driven. But, if you enjoy four limbs and more brain cells engaged needed to drive a stick, even the best automatic isn't enough. So, what is more attractive to you?
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pw4 Private 89 Rep 97 Posts Drives: G42 230i Msport Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	My 220i is Euro spec so might be a bit different. Also, I have the Sports Auto, not the standard auto. - In Sport mode, the paddles work, of course. If you just select Sport, it works as a sports auto, but as soon as you flick a paddle it changes to manual mode and stays there. - In Drive, the paddles do work, but it reverts to auto after a minute or so. So you can use the paddles to override the gearbox if you need to. - In Sport+ mode, it won't upshift at the redline, but simply holds on the rev limiter. Perfect!
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rosenbergendo First Lieutenant 119 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 2016 Porsche GT3RS, F80 M3,997 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Jupiter,FL iTrader: (0)	US M235. You can change gears with paddles in ANY mode. I have driven sticks my whole life and the 2 is my 3rd car and the AUTO is amazing. Its not a manual but it IS the single best non-manaul ever. This even includes dual clutches.
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