New M235i owner. Shifting feel question

configt · 01-17-2015, 05:41 PM

Hey everyone,

I picked up a 2015 M235i last week. I noticed in Sport mode when accelerating hard to about 4000 RPM (keeping RPM low during break in period) and then shifting with the paddles that there is a bit of a jolt between shifts. Is this normal?

Thanks!

jbenington86 · 01-17-2015, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by configt

Hey everyone,

I picked up a 2015 M235i last week. I noticed in Sport mode when accelerating hard to about 4000 RPM (keeping RPM low during break in period) and then shifting with the paddles that there is a bit of a jolt between shifts. Is this normal?

Thanks!

There is a jolt when I manually shift the current BMW I am driving. All depends on how much throttle you are using as well as what rpm you are at.

midwest 340xi 6sp · 01-17-2015, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by configt

Hey everyone,

I picked up a 2015 M235i last week. I noticed in Sport mode when accelerating hard to about 4000 RPM (keeping RPM low during break in period) and then shifting with the paddles that there is a bit of a jolt between shifts. Is this normal?

Thanks!

Yep - I noticed the same and I'm still under 300 miles...I believe its normal. I'm not concerned and it's reminiscent of my M3's that had SMG II and DCT.

configt · 01-17-2015, 07:22 PM

Awesome. Thanks guys! Can't wait to buy stuff for this car! I am coming from a 2014 GTR to this. A bit of a downgrade in performance but I got sick of seeing a car I very rarely drove sit in my garage and depreciate.

nzw212 · 01-17-2015, 09:55 PM

You should notice the most jolt, or as I would describe it - a kick in the pants, when in sport mode and with the shifter over in Sport too. If you switch into comfort, there is much less kick during shifts. I believe it's operating as designed.

The GTR is a great ride. I hope you enjoy the M235i.

Kidu · 01-17-2015, 11:49 PM

see! You should have just gotten the manual :-)
Just being Cheeky, congratulations!!

mvallido · 01-17-2015, 11:58 PM

That's normal. Wait until you can go beyond 4000 rpm. Stick is fun but you won't be disappointed with this one.

configt · 01-18-2015, 04:38 PM

Thanks so much everyone! I just took the car out for the second time today since I purchased it a week ago and I am falling in love!!!

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nzw212 Private First Class 8 Rep 140 Posts Drives: M235XI, Maserati, Ducati Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	You should notice the most jolt, or as I would describe it - a kick in the pants, when in sport mode and with the shifter over in Sport too. If you switch into comfort, there is much less kick during shifts. I believe it's operating as designed. The GTR is a great ride. I hope you enjoy the M235i.
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Kidu Private First Class 55 Rep 162 Posts Drives: 2015 M235i EBII, RWD, 6spd Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Denver CO iTrader: (0)	see! You should have just gotten the manual :-) Just being Cheeky, congratulations!!
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mvallido Lieutenant 70 Rep 552 Posts Drives: M235i Estoril Blue Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Retired MCPO USN iTrader: (0)	That's normal. Wait until you can go beyond 4000 rpm. Stick is fun but you won't be disappointed with this one. __________________ 2014 M235i {Dinan P1 Power Package} 2015 F30 320i 2006 E90 2004 C240 97 E39 VF5 Supercharged
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configt First Lieutenant 150 Rep 395 Posts Drives: 2015 EB M235i Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Arizona iTrader: (2)	Thanks so much everyone! I just took the car out for the second time today since I purchased it a week ago and I am falling in love!!!
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