[Mike330iLux]

Ive a 330i and notice when engine breaking and putting it into 2nd the engine revs quite high as soon as I engage the gear as though I was heal toeing, and I still have the clutch fully depressed. Its a bit random in frequency too. Any thoughts?

[Scottiedog]

Originally Posted by Mike330iLux

Ive a 330i and notice when engine breaking and putting it into 2nd the engine revs quite high as soon as I engage the gear as though I was heal toeing, and I still have the clutch fully depressed. Its a bit random in frequency too. Any thoughts?

It's meant to do that. My wife's cooper s does it as well. It's so the revs match the gear so there's no jerky movements etc. You said it's random in frequency but I bet it does it in all gears and you just don't notice unless it's the low gears as they are the lowest ratios? Could be wrong but i only ever notice it going from 3rd to 2nd like yourself.

[Jamin320]

Yes, as I understand it, it was a feature added to the LCI manual cars. I used to be able to do engine braking in my pre LCI 2012 F30 but my current LCI car automatically adjusts the revs to match the gears.

[InquisitiveA]

It does it to stop your engine braking.

[Mike330iLux]

Thanks for the feedback guys, much appreciated.