e36 switchable auto

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Leemc2009
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Post Thu Jul 02, 2009 2:44 pm

Hi all

Could someone please tell me what the 3 buttons each do.. I know there is sport, eco and winter modes..

I have a 'friend' trying to tell me that sport button alters the geometry and hardens the suspension as well?! :mad:

the car in question is a 97 E36 328i more door auto

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Post Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:41 pm

The Sport button is for more "enthusiastic" driving and simply holds onto each gear for longer before changing up. It does bugger all to your suspension.
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Post Thu Jul 02, 2009 3:44 pm

Thanks.. I knew I was right..
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Post Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:00 pm

Leemc2009 wrote:I have a 'friend' trying to tell me that sport button alters the geometry and hardens the suspension as well?!
It does that on the new M5 :cool: :cool:
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Post Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:24 pm

Yep.. thats what I said..

Unless your driving an E60 M5 or 550i its not going to happen..
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Post Thu Jul 02, 2009 4:27 pm

:lol: Probably not :)
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Post Thu Jul 02, 2009 8:43 pm

Also in the M5 when the seat automatically moves the bolsters so you dont slide out of your seat.

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