Spy's MW/SO 6MT M4 Journal

[4/3rds]

Gotcha!

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by 4/3rds

Gotcha!

Looked better the other way!

[4/3rds]

Originally Posted by gmcconn535

Looked better the other way!

Maybe forums should be a selfie-free zone.

[gmazet]

Originally Posted by 4/3rds

Maybe forums should be a selfie-free zone.

+ 10^100

[GrussGott]

New nit-pick: roof too low for triangle cheese hat:

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

New nit-pick: roof too low for triangle cheese hat:

That's why he needed the moonroof!!

[SteveSpy]

Originally Posted by GrussGott

New nit-pick: roof too low for triangle cheese hat:

[SteveSpy]

Originally Posted by brianeck

What does the little odometer button above the adaptive suspension button do next to the shifter in a 6mt? I assumed that was the "shift aggressiveness" button in the DCT, but obviously that doesn't make sense now!

Answer from BMW genius: throttle response.

[SteveSpy]

Originally Posted by 4/3rds

Gotcha!

[SteveSpy]

Guys this was my first time trying out the 6MT and it's SICK!!! The auto-rev matching was something I had to get used to because every time I down shifted I kept expecting the jerk and I was bopping my head forward LMAO!!!

The car is sublime looking but I have to say that the 6MT is amazing, and I am SOOO glad I got it and not DCT.

I've driven a total of 10 miles now and I don't want to stop!

Ask away if you have any questions about the 6MT.

[SakhirM4]

Originally Posted by sspyrops

Guys this was my first time trying out the 6MT and it's SICK!!! The auto-rev matching was something I had to get used to because every time I down shifted I kept expecting the jerk and I was bopping my head forward LMAO!!!

The car is sublime looking but I have to say that the 6MT is amazing, and I am SOOO glad I got it and not DCT.

I've driven a total of 10 miles now and I don't want to stop!

Ask away if you have any questions about the 6MT.

Congrats Steve!!

[SteveSpy]

Originally Posted by modkrazy

Ah, now I understand all our disagreements, you have terrible taste in general! And what's this? Now you have a fancy new camera you don't know how to properly operate, to take pictures of your fancy new car you don't know how to properly drive.



Just bustin' your chops, buddy. Congrats on the new car and the anniversary! Enjoy her (both of them) in good health.

Oh, and add more pics after you take off the shipping blocks, or did you specifically order a 4x4 M4?

[4/3rds]

Super happy for you man! Thanks for sharing.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by sspyrops

Guys this was my first time trying out the 6MT and it's SICK!!! The auto-rev matching was something I had to get used to because every time I down shifted I kept expecting the jerk and I was bopping my head forward LMAO!!!

The car is sublime looking but I have to say that the 6MT is amazing, and I am SOOO glad I got it and not DCT.

I've driven a total of 10 miles now and I don't want to stop!

Ask away if you have any questions about the 6MT.

So, can I drive up to Austin and sample it myself?

Actually, the only thing I change from your order is the M4 to an M3....

[SteveSpy]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

So, can I drive up to Austin and sample it myself?

I'm not letting anybody drive my mistress (and I don't understand why, but every time I refer to her like this my wife punches me in the arm) until her cherry's been properly popped aka she's broken in.

After that, it is no problem. Based on the amount of mileage I am planning on doing, that should be somewhere in the neighborhood of late August, early September.

[Needsdecaf]

Originally Posted by sspyrops

I'm not letting anybody drive my mistress (and I don't understand why, but every time I refer to her like this my wife punches me in the arm) until her cherry's been properly popped aka she's broken in.

After that, it is no problem. Based on the amount of mileage I am planning on doing, that should be somewhere in the neighborhood of late August, early September.

LOL, props to you for even entertaining such a silly idea!

In all seriousness, I am really debating the 6MT / DCT thing. It's not the money (although who doesn't like NOT spending $3k) but the roads here in Houston are SO BORING. Hoping the MT gives me a bit more involvement. I come from NE where every road is straight for about 80 feet before an elevation or direction change....or both! Down here is like watching paint dry.

Have you driven an M5 with 6MT? I drove one, was not super impressed. I liked the rev-matching (LOVED IT) but seemed out of sorts for such a big car. If you've driven one, would love a comparo.

Also how would you rate the clutch feel? I hate vague clutches.

Enjoy in good health!

[Wah]

Originally Posted by sspyrops

I asked about that: it can be purchased after but the price goes up every year

Sorry, but I think they were pulling a fast one on you. AFAIK, there is a retail price for the warranty, and it doesn't change. As long as your car is under the original warranty, you can get it, so I would've waited until a few months before it expires so I can decide if I want to buy it or trade my car in. This is exactly what I did with my e9x M3. Also, $6500 sounds high. I was quoted ~$5500 for platinum on my M3... I can't imagine it would go up that much.

Good news is, extended warranties are refundable.... so if you do end up trading it in, or you just don't want it, I'm pretty sure you can get a refund (prorated).

Congrats!

[Lups]

Spy stop sending me pictures! The batteries I shovel done your throat won't taste good!

Fucking happy people and the willingness to share. I hate you!

[SteveSpy]

Originally Posted by Needsdecaf

LOL, props to you for even entertaining such a silly idea!

In all seriousness, I am really debating the 6MT / DCT thing. It's not the money (although who doesn't like NOT spending $3k) but the roads here in Houston are SO BORING. Hoping the MT gives me a bit more involvement. I come from NE where every road is straight for about 80 feet before an elevation or direction change....or both! Down here is like watching paint dry.

Have you driven an M5 with 6MT? I drove one, was not super impressed. I liked the rev-matching (LOVED IT) but seemed out of sorts for such a big car. If you've driven one, would love a comparo.

Also how would you rate the clutch feel? I hate vague clutches.

Enjoy in good health!

I'm sorry but I have not driven an M5 with the manual transmission but all the reviews from folks that say they have said that the M4/M3 was a gazillion times better.

The clutch is much softer than on my S4, the clutch is actually pretty long for a beamer, I remember driving my ex-s '02 330ci and it was a really short annoying clutch. This one is almost as long at Audi / VW (see my garage for history) but it's a lot softer, and its friction point is at the best possible spot, about 1/3 of the way down. Very nice. Shifting in this car is so easy I think it would be easier to teach my wife to drive manual in this car than in any other I've owned (don't get my wrong, I never will, I'm just sayin "IF").

[jbtco]

Originally Posted by brianeck

What does the little odometer button above the adaptive suspension button do next to the shifter in a 6mt? I assumed that was the "shift aggressiveness" button in the DCT, but obviously that doesn't make sense now!

It is the "the engine dynamics control" basically throttle mapping, the choice being efficient / sport / sport+

The DCT selection is just to the rear of the gear stick

[SteveSpy]

Originally Posted by Wah

Sorry, but I think they were pulling a fast one on you. AFAIK, there is a retail price for the warranty, and it doesn't change. As long as your car is under the original warranty, you can get it, so I would've waited until a few months before it expires so I can decide if I want to buy it or trade my car in. This is exactly what I did with my e9x M3. Also, $6500 sounds high. I was quoted ~$5500 for platinum on my M3... I can't imagine it would go up that much.

Good news is, extended warranties are refundable.... so if you do end up trading it in, or you just don't want it, I'm pretty sure you can get a refund (prorated).

Congrats!

Sorry Wah but this is what I was told. I was also told that the maintenance extension is the one that does NOT go up, it's the warranty price that increases with time and he said it will IF and ONLY IF the base price of the vehicle goes up which it usually does.

[SteveSpy]

Originally Posted by Lups

Spy stop sending me pictures! The batteries I shovel done your throat won't taste good!

Fucking happy people and the willingness to share. I hate you!

Wait until I get the time to dump the pics off of my digital SLR HAHAHA I'm gonna BLAST YOU!!!!!!!!