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(Msg. 1) Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 8:56 am
Post subject: BMW 330i transmission abuse?
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I think I did a baaad thing! Driving home from a 3 hour drive and
outing in my 2003 new 330i with only 600 miles on the odometer, I
came to a stop at a red light. With my foot on the brake and the lever
in drive I soon became aware that the engine was racing. Perhaps as
high as 4000rpm before I switched into neutral without change and then
park, engine still racing. Finally in desperation I shut off the
ignition. After restarting everything returned to normal. I realize
now that my size 12 running shoe was probably straddling the brake and
gas pedal. The firmer I pressed down on the brake, the higher the
engine rpm. One, did I do any lasting harm, and two, is there is
transmission shut off that the computer employs under such bizzare
circumstances. Even at 4000rpm lifting the foot sightly off the
brake/gas only allowed the car to move forward carefully. There is not
a good deal of space between the brake and gas pedals and it is
something to be concerned about, especially for Mr. Big Foot.
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(Msg. 2) Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 11:01 am
Post subject: Re: BMW 330i transmission abuse? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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in article c54aa765.0403240756.1f636d22 DeleteThis @posting.google.com, Gene Cosloy at
cosloy DeleteThis @ix.netcom.com wrote on 3/24/04 9:56 AM:
> I think I did a baaad thing! Driving home from a 3 hour drive and
> outing in my 2003 new 330i with only 600 miles on the odometer, I
> came to a stop at a red light. With my foot on the brake and the lever
> in drive I soon became aware that the engine was racing. Perhaps as
> high as 4000rpm before I switched into neutral without change and then
> park, engine still racing. Finally in desperation I shut off the
> ignition. After restarting everything returned to normal. I realize
> now that my size 12 running shoe was probably straddling the brake and
> gas pedal. The firmer I pressed down on the brake, the higher the
> engine rpm. One, did I do any lasting harm, and two, is there is
> transmission shut off that the computer employs under such bizzare
> circumstances. Even at 4000rpm lifting the foot sightly off the
> brake/gas only allowed the car to move forward carefully. There is not
> a good deal of space between the brake and gas pedals and it is
> something to be concerned about, especially for Mr. Big Foot.
>
> Gene
If there's no difference in the way it shifts or drives, I sincerely doubt
you did any damage at all.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> |
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(Msg. 3) Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 5:40 pm
Post subject: Re: BMW 330i transmission abuse? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Seas USA wrote:
> in article c54aa765.0403240756.1f636d22.DeleteThis@posting.google.com, Gene Cosloy at
> cosloy.DeleteThis@ix.netcom.com wrote on 3/24/04 9:56 AM:
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>>I think I did a baaad thing! Driving home from a 3 hour drive and
>>outing in my 2003 new 330i with only 600 miles on the odometer, I
>>came to a stop at a red light. With my foot on the brake and the lever
>>in drive I soon became aware that the engine was racing. Perhaps as
>>high as 4000rpm before I switched into neutral without change and then
>>park, engine still racing. Finally in desperation I shut off the
>>ignition. After restarting everything returned to normal. I realize
>>now that my size 12 running shoe was probably straddling the brake and
>>gas pedal. The firmer I pressed down on the brake, the higher the
>>engine rpm. One, did I do any lasting harm, and two, is there is
>>transmission shut off that the computer employs under such bizzare
>>circumstances. Even at 4000rpm lifting the foot sightly off the
>>brake/gas only allowed the car to move forward carefully. There is not
>>a good deal of space between the brake and gas pedals and it is
>>something to be concerned about, especially for Mr. Big Foot.
>>
>>Gene
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> If there's no difference in the way it shifts or drives, I sincerely doubt
> you did any damage at all.
>
Jeez, I didn't know BMW's has 4000rpm stall speed torque converters! You
didin't happen to own an Audi in the late 80's?<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: BMW 330i transmission abuse? |
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(Msg. 4) Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 5:58 pm
Post subject: Re: BMW 330i transmission abuse? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Known colloquially as the "brake stand" it is a technique of fun for children
at heart the world over!
We used to do those in my friend's mustang GT...
Worst thing that happened your brakes held the car, and the rear wheels spun
slowly - wearing a bit of rubber off.
No worries mate!
>I think I did a baaad thing! Driving home from a 3 hour drive and
>outing in my 2003 new 330i with only 600 miles on the odometer, I
>came to a stop at a red light. With my foot on the brake and the lever
>in drive I soon became aware that the engine was racing. Perhaps as
>high as 4000rpm before I switched into neutral without change and then
>park, engine still racing. Finally in desperation I shut off the
>ignition. After restarting everything returned to normal. I realize
>now that my size 12 running shoe was probably straddling the brake and
>gas pedal. The firmer I pressed down on the brake, the higher the
>engine rpm. One, did I do any lasting harm, and two, is there is
>transmission shut off that the computer employs under such bizzare
>circumstances. Even at 4000rpm lifting the foot sightly off the
>brake/gas only allowed the car to move forward carefully. There is not
>a good deal of space between the brake and gas pedals and it is
>something to be concerned about, especially for Mr. Big Foot.
>
>Gene
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(Msg. 5) Posted: Wed Mar 24, 2004 6:28 pm
Post subject: Re: BMW 330i transmission abuse? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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naaaaah, you are just fine.
On 24 Mar 2004 07:56:33 -0800, cosloy RemoveThis @ix.netcom.com (Gene Cosloy)
wrote:
>I think I did a baaad thing! Driving home from a 3 hour drive and
>outing in my 2003 new 330i with only 600 miles on the odometer, I
>came to a stop at a red light. With my foot on the brake and the lever
>in drive I soon became aware that the engine was racing. Perhaps as
>high as 4000rpm before I switched into neutral without change and then
>park, engine still racing. Finally in desperation I shut off the
>ignition. After restarting everything returned to normal. I realize
>now that my size 12 running shoe was probably straddling the brake and
>gas pedal. The firmer I pressed down on the brake, the higher the
>engine rpm. One, did I do any lasting harm, and two, is there is
>transmission shut off that the computer employs under such bizzare
>circumstances. Even at 4000rpm lifting the foot sightly off the
>brake/gas only allowed the car to move forward carefully. There is not
>a good deal of space between the brake and gas pedals and it is
>something to be concerned about, especially for Mr. Big Foot.
>
>Gene
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(Msg. 6) Posted: Thu Mar 25, 2004 7:35 am
Post subject: Re: BMW 330i transmission abuse? [Login to view extended thread Info.]
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Rob Munach <xlengr.DeleteThis@mindspring.com> wrote in message news:<GRi8c.31097$PY1.595997@bgtnsc05-news.ops.worldnet.att.net>...
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> > If there's no difference in the way it shifts or drives, I sincerely doubt
> > you did any damage at all.
> >
> Jeez, I didn't know BMW's has 4000rpm stall speed torque converters! You
> didin't happen to own an Audi in the late 80's?
to add my 0.02c - torque covnerters normally lock up much lower than
this 2000ish? i.e. you can't rev the engine more than that with the
car in gear. That is, unless you broke something major & the fact
that you drove away suggests not. It's a test on autos to do this to
check correct operation (in general). I suspect that the car realsied
you were stationary and shifted you into neutral.<!-- ~MESSAGE_AFTER~ --> >> Stay informed about: BMW 330i transmission abuse? |
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