Switchable auto

[ianev]

How much better would it be on my 325 auto cab than non switchable?
On my old E36 (albeit a 318i), it gave a great boost.

Thoughts?

[ianev]

no one have switchable auto?

[andysheep]

I got one,what do you what to know?,kick down and acelration is pretty cool in sport mode

[BenHar]

I asked this a while back and everyone said don't bother.

I find the standard box is fine.

Ben

[B7]

Personally? I find the difference between non switchable and switchable like night and day. It transforms a basic auto box into a much more interesting / usable thing. While it'll never be a manual, it gives much greater flexibility.

[andysheep]

Agreed,my cabby was cheap and i wasnt happy mine had one,(iv had plenty in oz)but the swichable isnt to bad,iv shamed a honda aerodeck couple days ago to the point i questioned its only a 2lt,and i had the inlet off on the resto so its (i think)a 2lt,but id dont redline my motors like some do,but for a heavy cabby,f##k it goes sum

[SHAKEELE30]

I have one on my sport too, I find it enjoyable to drive.

[TriggerFish]

Excuse my ignorance, but I assume it just changes the shift point in the rpm?

Is it a whole new gearbox, or just ECU/wiring?

[Malky320cab]

I have both version on 325's and the switchable is more responsive and fun when in S mode! The early non switchable is slower to kick down due to being a cable rather than electronic, I find both enjoyable but do prefer the switchable.

[andysheep]

Come on boffens,whats the diffrents,its quiet lively in sports mode,so why andy

[pikanibbles]

Has anyone attempted to fit one of the later 5/6/7-speed automatics to an M20? I don't imagine it's a popular request but surely some weirdo had attempted it? Are there any obvious reasons it couldn't be done with relative ease? I like automatics for day to day driving but the 4-speed fitted to the E30 hobbles performance relative to a 5-speed manual.