# My bmw... **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Automotive\ **Created:** [March 3, 2010, 1:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689 "2010-03-03T13:28:24Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 19\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![Tricia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tricia/32/6426_2.png) [@Tricia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tricia)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2010, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/41 "2010-03-05T08:21:02Z")
> [@Any LOST fans out there? SPOILERS INSIDE!! Official Thread](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/any-lost-fans-out-there-spoilers-inside-official-thread/4331/322): > > throw a set of wheels on it, and maybe some sport springs, that’s all i’d do… no need to go crazy on an smg e90 325i This is going to sound dumb, but again I dont know alot about BMW’s yet, what does the “smg” stand for? Ive never seen that before. ---
**Author:** ![LKSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/lksi/32/6316_2.png) [@LKSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LKSi)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2010, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/42 "2010-03-05T08:25:36Z")
it means that it is automatic ---
**Author:** ![Tricia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tricia/32/6426_2.png) [@Tricia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tricia)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2010, 8:30am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/43 "2010-03-05T08:30:44Z")
> [@Callout MARCUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-marcus/29791/32): > > it means that it is automatic oh ok lol ---
**Author:** ![Fn\_Skanks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fn_skanks/32/6308_2.png) [@Fn\_Skanks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fn_Skanks)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2010, 10:51am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/44 "2010-03-05T10:51:02Z")
☹ ---
**Author:** ![JClark](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jclark/32/6309_2.png) [@JClark](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JClark)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2010, 10:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/45 "2010-03-05T10:59:22Z")
The non M E90s arent SMG, are they? Just auto tip tronic steptronic whatever. ---
**Author:** ![Fn\_Skanks](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/fn_skanks/32/6308_2.png) [@Fn\_Skanks](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Fn_Skanks)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2010, 11:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/46 "2010-03-05T11:01:13Z")
^^ Never investigated, cuz I never cared. All you have to say is “auto” BLEH I believe “steptronic” is the term though… ---
**Author:** ![CJRando](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cjrando/32/6369_2.png) [@CJRando](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CJRando)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2010, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/47 "2010-03-05T15:39:05Z")
> [@Callout MARCUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/callout-marcus/29791/31): > > This is going to sound dumb, but again I dont know alot about BMW’s yet, what does the “smg” stand for? Ive never seen that before. This is from the BMW press release on the E90: 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox Available on the 330i as of September ’05 production, this is an electrohydraulically shifted, electronically controlled rendition of a 6-speed manual transmission, including an automatic clutch – a wholly different transmission from the STEPTRONIC automatic. There is no clutch pedal; the driver selects the desired mode (N, R, D, S) with a consolemounted selector lever, and can execute manual shifts via that lever or two “paddles” on the steering wheel. SMG fully preserves the performance of a manual transmission, entails little or no penalty in fuel economy, and facilitates both automated and very sporty driving. Features and characteristics of the SMG driver interface includes the following: • A Drive mode (D) in which shifting is automated • A Sequential mode (S) in which shifting is mostly driver-controlled • A Sport button on the console, which selects the SMG Sport program • An instrument-panel display of the gear currently engaged. In D, shifts are automatic, programmed according to how the driver is currently driving; more aggressive driving effects shifts at higher speeds. D is not a substitute for the D of a fully automatic transmission, but rather a convenient operational mode for those times when the driver values ease of driving over maximum performance. With S selected, the driver essentially controls all shifting by means of the shift lever or paddles – • Tip lever or paddle(s) rearward = upshift • Tip lever or paddle(s) forward = downshift – with the following exceptions: • If the driver takes the engine up to its rpm limit, SMG will automatically shift to the next higher gear. • Upon deceleration, as the engine comes down to approximately 1100 rpm, SMG selects the next lower gear. When the vehicle comes to a stop, SMG selects 1st gear automatically; upon moving off, the driver again chooses each upshift. Engaging the Sport program via a console button influences shifting as follows: • In S, shifts occur more quickly (sharply). • In D, shifts occur not only more quickly, but at higher road speeds. This is parallel to the Sport mode of BMW automatic transmissions. An Acceleration Assistant function (also referred to as Launch Control) is available for very sporty driving: With Sport activated, the driver presses and holds the DSC button (on the dash) for 3 sec. or more, then presses the accelerator to the floor. The engine is automatically revved to the optimum rpm for a wheel-spinning start and the vehicle is “launched.” The Owner’s Manual cautions: “Do not use the Acceleration Assistant too frequently, as this could cause premature wear of the components.” With all transmissions, a new generation of differential is employed in the 3 Series. Its main distinction is a new type of bearing, called “double angular-contact ball bearing.” These bearings reduce oil temperatures within the differential, with benefits for both function and durability. Power losses due to oil flow are reduced and gear design has been adapted to the new bearings, with the overall results that efficiency is increased (meaning a small increase in fuel economy) and durability is enhanced. ---
**Author:** ![Tricia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tricia/32/6426_2.png) [@Tricia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tricia)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2010, 3:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/48 "2010-03-05T15:47:51Z")
> [@Call Out: Newman (Used Newman Strictly for increased views)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/call-out-newman-used-newman-strictly-for-increased-views/29815/6): > > This is from the BMW press release on the E90: > > 6-speed Sequential Manual Gearbox > > Available on the 330i as of September ’05 production, this is an electrohydraulically shifted, electronically controlled rendition of a 6-speed manual transmission, including an automatic clutch – a wholly different transmission from the STEPTRONIC automatic. There is no clutch pedal; the driver selects the desired mode (N, R, D, S) with a consolemounted selector lever, and can execute manual shifts via that lever or two “paddles” on the steering wheel. SMG fully preserves the performance of a manual transmission, entails little or no penalty in fuel economy, and facilitates both automated and very sporty driving. > > Features and characteristics of the SMG driver interface includes the following: > • A Drive mode (D) in which shifting is automated > • A Sequential mode (S) in which shifting is mostly driver-controlled > • A Sport button on the console, which selects the SMG Sport program > • An instrument-panel display of the gear currently engaged. > > In D, shifts are automatic, programmed according to how the driver is currently driving; more aggressive driving effects shifts at higher speeds. D is not a substitute for the D of a fully automatic transmission, but rather a convenient operational mode for those times when the driver values ease of driving over maximum performance. > > With S selected, the driver essentially controls all shifting by means of the shift lever or paddles – > • Tip lever or paddle(s) rearward = upshift > • Tip lever or paddle(s) forward = downshift > – with the following exceptions: > • If the driver takes the engine up to its rpm limit, SMG will automatically shift to the next higher gear. > • Upon deceleration, as the engine comes down to approximately 1100 rpm, SMG selects the next lower gear. When the vehicle comes to a stop, SMG selects 1st gear automatically; upon moving off, the driver again chooses each upshift. > > Engaging the Sport program via a console button influences shifting as follows: > • In S, shifts occur more quickly (sharply). > • In D, shifts occur not only more quickly, but at higher road speeds. This is parallel to the Sport mode of BMW automatic transmissions. > > An Acceleration Assistant function (also referred to as Launch Control) is available for very sporty driving: With Sport activated, the driver presses and holds the DSC button (on the dash) for 3 sec. or more, then presses the accelerator to the floor. The engine is automatically revved to the optimum rpm for a wheel-spinning start and the vehicle is “launched.” The Owner’s Manual cautions: “Do not use the Acceleration Assistant too frequently, as this could cause premature wear of the components.” > > With all transmissions, a new generation of differential is employed in the 3 Series. Its main distinction is a new type of bearing, called “double angular-contact ball bearing.” These bearings reduce oil temperatures within the differential, with benefits for both function and durability. Power losses due to oil flow are reduced and gear design has been adapted to the new bearings, with the overall results that efficiency is increased (meaning a small increase in fuel economy) and durability is enhanced. ya I dont have the paddle shifters, just it goes from D in auto to click it over and be in DS for drive sport, or while in DS I can click down or up and it switches to manual mode where I shift it. it is a 6speed. ---
**Author:** ![CFD\_Productions](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cfd_productions/32/6519_2.png) [@CFD\_Productions](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/CFD_Productions)\ **Post date:** [March 5, 2010, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/49 "2010-03-05T16:29:24Z")
> [@Cancun Cribs v. My uncle's house](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/cancun-cribs-v-my-uncles-house/29691/42): > > I will remember to ask someone to take a picture next time LOL:lmao ill be glad to help ya out with that :clap ---
**Author:** ![Tricia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tricia/32/6426_2.png) [@Tricia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tricia)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2010, 3:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/50 "2010-03-06T15:12:51Z")
Washed and waxed her again today, soooo beautiful outside today! Heres some neat pics, I was messing around with the color accent feature, where I kept all the blue color and everything else is black and white:thumbup Enjoy! ![http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/151/l_5a37ac852e9c4bb1a3d43a64b3381b84.jpg](http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/151/l_5a37ac852e9c4bb1a3d43a64b3381b84.jpg) ![http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/124/l_f2667a53ab7f4511ae60a5436783a5f4.jpg](http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/124/l_f2667a53ab7f4511ae60a5436783a5f4.jpg) ![http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/117/l_f05d863451e14c199b734e486d022c63.jpg](http://c4.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/117/l_f05d863451e14c199b734e486d022c63.jpg) ![http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/151/l_e3eceeb9b07048cf84ceb4f426b6bd94.jpg](http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/151/l_e3eceeb9b07048cf84ceb4f426b6bd94.jpg) ![http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/124/l_8617703fdbcf406b943c13edb2fa5571.jpg](http://c2.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/124/l_8617703fdbcf406b943c13edb2fa5571.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![Mark355](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mark355/32/6528_2.png) [@Mark355](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mark355)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2010, 3:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/51 "2010-03-06T15:22:16Z")
Nice car. I also thought the license plate said dyke though… :-\ ---
**Author:** ![Tricia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tricia/32/6426_2.png) [@Tricia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tricia)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2010, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/52 "2010-03-06T15:27:46Z")
> [@SOLD](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/sold/29650/19): > > Nice car. I also thought the license plate said dyke though… :-\ lmao! I really need to change it, but cant think of anything to change it to ---
**Author:** ![Mark355](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mark355/32/6528_2.png) [@Mark355](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mark355)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2010, 3:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/53 "2010-03-06T15:30:24Z")
HIGHEELZ JEANSLOL IMNEKKID ---
**Author:** ![Tricia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tricia/32/6426_2.png) [@Tricia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tricia)\ **Post date:** [March 6, 2010, 3:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/54 "2010-03-06T15:31:12Z")
> [@FS: 32in Olevia lcd tv](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-32in-olevia-lcd-tv/27065/73): > > HIGHEELZ > JEANSLOL > IMNEKKID Im naked:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl:rofl ---
**Author:** ![TurboTravis](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbotravis/32/6406_2.png) [@TurboTravis](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TurboTravis)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2010, 2:25am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/55 "2010-03-07T02:25:31Z")
Great plate ideas, I’m changing mine to “BUTFLCKC” ---
**Author:** ![kramerbuccs24](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kramerbuccs24/32/6397_2.png) [@kramerbuccs24](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/kramerbuccs24)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2010, 2:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/56 "2010-03-07T14:49:32Z")
IMNEKKID\>EEEEEMR2\>BUTFLCKC ---
**Author:** ![skiboard06](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/898d66/32.png) [@skiboard06](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skiboard06)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2010, 2:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/57 "2010-03-07T14:57:25Z")
> [@drug screening test question](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/drug-screening-test-question/29706/27): > > Please dont n-word up your nice car. +1 Please leave that nice car alone. No CF emblems, no “drop”, no rolling fenders, enjoy the fresh bmw ---
**Author:** ![Tricia](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tricia/32/6426_2.png) [@Tricia](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tricia)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2010, 3:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/58 "2010-03-07T15:19:19Z")
I forgot heres another cool pic…I love the way it came out:excited Its my fav. pic so far ![http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/113/l_567448917e65470e91f6162926771654.jpg](http://c1.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images02/113/l_567448917e65470e91f6162926771654.jpg) ---
**Author:** ![ninety1two40](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ninety1two40/32/6332_2.png) [@ninety1two40](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ninety1two40)\ **Post date:** [March 7, 2010, 3:23pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689/59 "2010-03-07T15:23:25Z")
> [@FS: 32in Olevia lcd tv](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-32in-olevia-lcd-tv/27065/73): > > HIGHEELZ > JEANSLOL > **IMNEKKID** +rep [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/my-bmw/250689.md?page=2)