Auto drivability (sp) ???

[Dan320is]

At the moment my 325i Touring is an auto, I will be changing it over to manual at some point.

Has anyone ever tried drifting an Auto? just curious to see if its possible and the pitfalls of drifting an Auto???

[Cotty]

You have three gears before drive so I dont see why not, just manually change gear

[Cotty]

Just thought of something. The Hartge touring in the for sale section is an auto but has paddle shift

[doug325i]

Its really handy to have a clutch when drifting, that way power can be applied more gently if required..

But it's definatly do-able in an auto, I expect some people would prefer it..


Doug

[Simon13]

if u have the switchable auto then why not? u just won't be able to clutch kick the back end out. So i would use the handbrake instead. I bet it's a bit easier for a novice. Like me

Must get my auto on the road!

[Davenotouring]

The main thing is the power of the 325i.

If you had 250bhp and an autobox, I think it would be ok. You don't need to clutch kick a manual to make it drift, but it the best way to start of drifting.

I don't think an Auto would be a good starting point (not saying it is for you Dan, just general advice) as I think it is more difficult.

The way the power is transferred in an auto is not so nice.

I think you'd fu*k it up by yanking the handbrake and the slow engine response due to the slushbox wouldn't help.

I have just aquired a 2.6 Carlton Auto with an LSD and I don't think drifting would be it's strong point. I shall try to find out.

Convert it to manual mate! (Again!)

[Dan320is]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Handbrake? not such a good idea.

Dave: looks like a repeat of my last motor (better engine to come soon in this one!)

Have you got that bloody tourer on the road yet? I've got a spare sump with your name on it!!!

[Simon13]

Thanks for the replies guys.

Handbrake? not such a good idea.

Dave: looks like a repeat of my last motor (better engine to come soon in this one!)

Have you got that bloody tourer on the road yet? I've got a spare hump with your name on it!!!

nothing wrong with handbrake use

[Davenotouring]

I will pop up sometime next week to collect the sump mate if that's ok.

I'll give you a buzz.

As Dan says....handbrake = no (on Auto!) God knows, but I think it'd chew up the insides of the slushbox.

[Bharat]

Nah, I've done it a couple of times using Autos.

Can be done, and handbrakes can take it.

Just make sure you change the ATF and filter on the box, and ensure gear changes are smooooooth.

And the handbrake cable is in good nick

Of course, you do have the option of the painful process of converting to manual and all that malarky