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SMG Transmission
So... what is SMG transmission. I know that there is a 6 speed manual(stick), an auto with steptronic, and whta else? How does the Smg transmission work. Is it that paddel shifting at the sterring wheel? Is it comparable to manual transmisison, or is it just another tiptronic transmission with the computer taking over if you puch the car too hard. Also, the steptronic transmission, how do you use it. Do you use the shifter to change gears or is there a pedel, since it is called STEPTRONIC.
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Answering your question about SMG, read this thread http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sho...d.php?t=138711
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thanks, that cleared up a lot. So, the smg is just a manual, but the clutch is computerized so you dont have to use one. That is stupid, why nogt just get a manual. You get an auto if you want the smoth feeling and the comfort of the ride. If you get the stick or smg, you know that the ride is a little jerky and more agressive than the auto. No offense, but I would have gotten the stick. Im sure the Smg is nice, but it sounds too much like steptronic.
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Don't knock it until you try it. The SMG, once you learn it, is an awesome transmission. It is *far* from the steptronic.... The steptronic has delay in shifting...the SMG is nearly instant...and even faster than a manual! Read a little more before you bash it, please.
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Quote: | Don't knock it until you try it. The SMG, once you learn it, is an awesome transmission. It is *far* from the steptronic.... The steptronic has delay in shifting...the SMG is nearly instant...and even faster than a manual! Read a little more before you bash it, please. | The STEP on the 335 has the fastest shifts now except for the SMG in the M3... Here's a quote I got from another forum:
Quote: shift times with auto
335i: 100ms
550i: 200ms
shift times with smg
550i: ****s
m3 (mode 1through5) :****s
m3 (mode 6) :75ms...
ferrari f430: 90ms (f1 type gearbox)
the 335i has the quickest auto box bmw has ever designed | I still like my SMG though! 
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I don't believe it. The automatic when in step mode has a helluva lot longer shift delay than 100-200 ms. The SMG's shifts are much, much quicker. I guess I'll find out for myself in September....
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