Hi friends,
I need some insight from this experienced community. I have a few (possibly stupid and I apologize in advance) questions about your manual driving habits with high powered M engines.
Some history: My only BMW and Manual driving experience comes from a 2011 328xi that I've driven for over 60,000km in the last 3 years. I've self-taught myself how to drive manual through extensive internet research and have had a few sessions with 2 friends who have had past experiences with driving manual cars.
I will be taking delivery of an F80 this month, and while I am prepared for a big boost in power, I actually have no clue what to expect from an M and would like some input on any stark differences and/or surprises that I may encounter (thus helping me avoid damaging the car in any way).
I also have a few general stick-shift questions.
My general stick-shift questions are:
1) What is considered "gas-efficient" rpms to be shifting at? (I have been shifting at 3000rpm all the time when I want to drive conservatively and keeping the RPMs between 2000-3000) Is this good?
2) There is a redline RPM to tell drivers that there is an upperbound limit for the engine, but is there a low limit? Like bogging down the engine around 1500rpms...is that a okay thing to do just to stay gas efficient when coasting? is it okay to apply a lot of throttle when rps are that low?
3) For drivers who like to drive their cars aggressively off a start: Without launching the car by dumping the clutch, do you just get it into 1st gear the same way as any other standing start, and then floor it once everything is engaged? or do you burn a little bit of clutch just to engage everything quicker?
4) Heel and toe: yay or nay and is it necessary in everyday driving? Will this technique wear stuff faster?
5) Engine Braking: Is it good to keep it in 6th as you decelerate from 100 to 0? I can feel the engine slowing down the wheels...but is that a good thing?
My M Car Questions:
1) Is the clutch shorter than what I would be used to in a 328xi?
2) What do you set your M1 and M2 buttons to?
3) Any winter tire suggestions? Do you have separate rims for them? If so, crappy steelies or?
4) Any general tips on driving RWD?
I'm so sorry if these are elementary questions, but if anyone can help me with some answers, it would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to throw in any additional facts or tips if need be.
Thanks.
I need some insight from this experienced community. I have a few (possibly stupid and I apologize in advance) questions about your manual driving habits with high powered M engines.
Some history: My only BMW and Manual driving experience comes from a 2011 328xi that I've driven for over 60,000km in the last 3 years. I've self-taught myself how to drive manual through extensive internet research and have had a few sessions with 2 friends who have had past experiences with driving manual cars.
I will be taking delivery of an F80 this month, and while I am prepared for a big boost in power, I actually have no clue what to expect from an M and would like some input on any stark differences and/or surprises that I may encounter (thus helping me avoid damaging the car in any way).
I also have a few general stick-shift questions.
My general stick-shift questions are:
1) What is considered "gas-efficient" rpms to be shifting at? (I have been shifting at 3000rpm all the time when I want to drive conservatively and keeping the RPMs between 2000-3000) Is this good?
2) There is a redline RPM to tell drivers that there is an upperbound limit for the engine, but is there a low limit? Like bogging down the engine around 1500rpms...is that a okay thing to do just to stay gas efficient when coasting? is it okay to apply a lot of throttle when rps are that low?
3) For drivers who like to drive their cars aggressively off a start: Without launching the car by dumping the clutch, do you just get it into 1st gear the same way as any other standing start, and then floor it once everything is engaged? or do you burn a little bit of clutch just to engage everything quicker?
4) Heel and toe: yay or nay and is it necessary in everyday driving? Will this technique wear stuff faster?
5) Engine Braking: Is it good to keep it in 6th as you decelerate from 100 to 0? I can feel the engine slowing down the wheels...but is that a good thing?
My M Car Questions:
1) Is the clutch shorter than what I would be used to in a 328xi?
2) What do you set your M1 and M2 buttons to?
3) Any winter tire suggestions? Do you have separate rims for them? If so, crappy steelies or?
4) Any general tips on driving RWD?
I'm so sorry if these are elementary questions, but if anyone can help me with some answers, it would be greatly appreciated. Feel free to throw in any additional facts or tips if need be.
Thanks.
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