Paddle shift best practice
Discussion
Just curious - would love an M4 but not likely to buy one due to the running costs, however, I am wondering...
With an auto you just stick it in D and leave it to do its thing. With paddle shift cars, as I understand it, you need to put it in neutral (usually by pulling both paddles simultaneously) if you stop at traffic lights, in queueing traffic, etc. as the clutch will wear out prematurely if you leave it in gear. This is the advice I've seen for Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Would it be the same for a BMW M4 (F82) or can it just be left in "drive" if you're driving it in auto mode?
With an auto you just stick it in D and leave it to do its thing. With paddle shift cars, as I understand it, you need to put it in neutral (usually by pulling both paddles simultaneously) if you stop at traffic lights, in queueing traffic, etc. as the clutch will wear out prematurely if you leave it in gear. This is the advice I've seen for Ferraris and Lamborghinis. Would it be the same for a BMW M4 (F82) or can it just be left in "drive" if you're driving it in auto mode?
A paddle shift car is still an auto.
A modern DCT box will just sit in D or 1st and be fine.
The current M cars are just 8speed ZF autos with manual override, again, will manage themselves.
An old fashioned SMG type box which is just a computerised manual its best to put into neutral at idle.
A modern DCT box will just sit in D or 1st and be fine.
The current M cars are just 8speed ZF autos with manual override, again, will manage themselves.
An old fashioned SMG type box which is just a computerised manual its best to put into neutral at idle.
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