when to shift + side effects

zachBMW · 04-21-2024, 01:44 PM

i know it’s a stupid question but

i have a automatic g20 330i xdrive and am a new driver on my permit

question: i downshift in manual mode at like 2300-2500 in low gears and it revmatches at like 3500-4000 rpms

is this bad for the car? i do it to hear the loud burbles but don’t know if slowly destroying my car

FYI its stock and only drive it in Sport+

TheKandyman · 04-21-2024, 08:45 PM

You're working the engine harder but it's not bad for the car. You're just making more noise and using more gas. If it puts a smile on your face, enjoy!

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zachBMW Zach 562 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2019 330i xDrive Join Date: Dec 2023 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (0) Garage List 2019 BMW 330i xDrive [7.86]	when to shift + side effects i know it’s a stupid question but i have a automatic g20 330i xdrive and am a new driver on my permit question: i downshift in manual mode at like 2300-2500 in low gears and it revmatches at like 3500-4000 rpms is this bad for the car? i do it to hear the loud burbles but don’t know if slowly destroying my car FYI its stock and only drive it in Sport+
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TheKandyman First Lieutenant 247 Rep 331 Posts Drives: 2022 M440xi GC Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Flo Rida (Florida, USA) iTrader: (0)	You're working the engine harder but it's not bad for the car. You're just making more noise and using more gas. If it puts a smile on your face, enjoy!
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