Sport Automatic w/ Paddle Shifters? - BMW 3-Series Forum (F30 / F32)

awwwyeah206 · 12-08-2011, 11:44 AM

hi all, configuring my new 2012 335i. One question I have is what is missing w/o the sport auto? I am not too keen on the paddle shifters but w/o this option will I not have a sport mode for the auto tranny? any additional info greatly appreciated. thanks

justinnum1 · 12-08-2011, 11:58 AM

You will always have a sport mode, as well as steptronic. SPort auto gives you pedals and also gives you faster shift times(more sporty) then what comes on the standard ZF8 speed. I prefer the old paddles right behind the wheel and go both ways.

unintelligible · 12-08-2011, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

You will always have a sport mode, as well as steptronic. SPort auto gives you pedals and also gives you faster shift times(more sporty) then what comes on the standard ZF8 speed. I prefer the old paddles right behind the wheel and go both ways.

Heh... I was starting to think I was the only one who preferred the old push to downshift, pull to upshift paddles... it's nice when the wheel is upside down to not have to think about which one is really left and which is right. Besides, it works exactly like the shifter does. Not sure why most people prefer the other way, to be honest.

pcbrew · 12-08-2011, 02:04 PM

FYI, the shifter on the console will be a little different shape, as in the F10.
See examples of Std 8AT and Sport AT, which is smaller ans sportier looking, IMO.

awwwyeah206 · 12-08-2011, 05:11 PM

thanks SAT it is!

justinnum1 · 12-08-2011, 05:15 PM

I hope that if i press that little p button while driving nothing happens...i can definitely see myself inadvertently pressing that p button lol

lonestar22 · 12-08-2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by justinnum1

I hope that if i press that little p button while driving nothing happens...i can definitely see myself inadvertently pressing that p button lol

youll get a pretty loud beep. just like with any other BMW telling you that you cannot do that

justinnum1 · 12-08-2011, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by lonestar22

youll get a pretty loud beep. just like with any other BMW telling you that you cannot do that

OK, cool...last thing i want is to put the car in P at 85 on the highway lol

sjohal · 12-08-2011, 09:45 PM

Sport automatic transmission looks gorgeous! Definitely going with that on my F30.

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justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,816 iTrader: (0)	You will always have a sport mode, as well as steptronic. SPort auto gives you pedals and also gives you faster shift times(more sporty) then what comes on the standard ZF8 speed. I prefer the old paddles right behind the wheel and go both ways. __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

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pcbrew Captain Drives: 2012 335i 6MT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: DFW Posts: 729 iTrader: (0)	FYI, the shifter on the console will be a little different shape, as in the F10. See examples of Std 8AT and Sport AT, which is smaller ans sportier looking, IMO. Attached Images

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justinnum1 Brigadier General Drives: 2013 335i Msport Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: South Florida Posts: 3,816 iTrader: (0)	I hope that if i press that little p button while driving nothing happens...i can definitely see myself inadvertently pressing that p button lol __________________ F30 335i Msport Estoril Blue/Black leather sport auto. black grills, Performance Exhaust, HK,

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12-08-2011, 05:11 PM	#5
awwwyeah206 Private Drives: 335 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 51 iTrader: (0)	thanks SAT it is!

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sjohal Private Drives: None Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Seattle Posts: 86 iTrader: (0)	Sport automatic transmission looks gorgeous! Definitely going with that on my F30.