just noticed the 6MT doesn't roll back

Heat00 · 10-25-2008, 09:00 PM

I know you all know this but I haven't read the manual yet...

was on an incline today, went to N, then put it in first gear held clutch and let go and it sounded like it clicked and didn't let me roll back with no brakes... pretty cool I thought...

tried it 3 more times to be sure, and each time, the first time going into first and letting foot off the brake, sure enough it doesn't let you roll back...

maybe all cars have this? I haven't owned stick in about 15 years lol..... geez, I think I'm getting old lmao....

anyhow, cool feature

bmstyle71 · 10-25-2008, 09:01 PM

Lol yeah. It's safer, so you don't hit the guy behind you on an incline at a red light.

J08M3 · 10-25-2008, 09:02 PM

First car I've had with this feature. It's pretty cool in my opinion.

drvai · 10-25-2008, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Heat00

I know you all know this but I haven't read the manual yet...

was on an incline today, went to N, then put it in first gear held clutch and let go and it sounded like it clicked and didn't let me roll back with no brakes... pretty cool I thought...

tried it 3 more times to be sure, and each time, the first time going into first and letting foot off the brake, sure enough it doesn't let you roll back...

maybe all cars have this? I haven't owned stick in about 15 years lol..... geez, I think I'm getting old lmao....

anyhow, cool feature

Not all of the mt have them.

Welcome back to the real driving experience.

endofanera7 · 10-25-2008, 09:54 PM

That's the new feature in the new M3. It will hold the car in the same position for 2 sec while driver taking off.

lol

M3 Nimz · 10-25-2008, 10:05 PM

its called hill assist

cman6453 · 10-25-2008, 11:13 PM

It works for reverse also.

Herms · 10-26-2008, 05:17 AM

I'm used to it now, though I didn't like it at first. the timing initially threw me off because just as I was releasing the clutch the brake would roll the car back so my take off would get more messed up than if I had just launched on the hill without any assistance. now I'm used to it and appreciate the feature. makes it much easier in tight spots on hills in particular.

Xelloss · 10-26-2008, 05:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by M3 Nimz

its called hill assist

+1

MrHarris · 10-26-2008, 06:59 AM

It's an awesome feature.

Race_Doc11 · 10-26-2008, 08:17 AM

Sure the dealer told me it doesn't roll back but I noticed my DCT does some times.

Heat00 · 10-26-2008, 08:40 AM

cool

ILLCOMM · 10-26-2008, 10:58 AM

Super helpful in Seattle where, despite the steep hills downtown, everyone pulls up directly behind you when at a red light.

lucid · 10-26-2008, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by drvai

Not all of the mt have them.

They all have this feature, which is called hill assist or something like that. The computer will apply the brakes for a few seconds to prevent roll back, but only for a few seconds. I don't like or need it.

kronzprinz · 10-26-2008, 11:22 AM

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Originally Posted by racedoc11

Sure the dealer told me it doesn't roll back but I noticed my DCT does some times.

you have to come to a complete stop, that activates the hill assist.

flyinggonzo · 10-26-2008, 11:30 AM

Subaru's have this feature too.

It's nice, but not necessary if you know how to drive stick. IMO, if you know how to heel-toe, you should be able to survive without hill assist. And if you don't, you should stick to the parking lot or AT cars.

cncmastr · 10-26-2008, 11:37 AM

I belive its called start-off assist and it was a feature when BMW implemented the new braking technologies a few years ago, there was brake stand-by, start-off assist, automatic brake drying, and there is one more that I can't remember.

BMdblU · 10-26-2008, 08:34 PM

It's a feature to helps noobs drive

roverrich · 10-26-2008, 09:04 PM

Great feature if you don't forget about it at the track. If you leave your car in gear after doing your laps on the track and there is a small incline in the paddock where you park, hill assist will apply your brakes to prevent the car from rolling. If you then turn off you car the brakes will still be applied and if your rotors are still really hot, you'll warp the rotors. This is analogous to using your e-brake after doing laps. I found this out the hard way to the tune of $2800!

Race_Doc11 · 10-26-2008, 09:23 PM

thanks... I will ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by kronzprinz

you have to come to a complete stop, that activates the hill assist.

flyinggonzo · 10-26-2008, 10:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roverrich

Great feature if you don't forget about it at the track. If you leave your car in gear after doing your laps on the track and there is a small incline in the paddock where you park, hill assist will apply your brakes to prevent the car from rolling. If you then turn off you car the brakes will still be applied and if your rotors are still really hot, you'll warp the rotors. This is analogous to using your e-brake after doing laps. I found this out the hard way to the tune of $2800!

Oh, thanks for that note. Never thought of that!

michaeldorian · 12-01-2008, 07:36 PM

Is hill-assist available on the E92's also? I've only read about it on the e90.

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Heat00 Major 51 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Weston, Florida iTrader: (0)	just noticed the 6MT doesn't roll back I know you all know this but I haven't read the manual yet... was on an incline today, went to N, then put it in first gear held clutch and let go and it sounded like it clicked and didn't let me roll back with no brakes... pretty cool I thought... tried it 3 more times to be sure, and each time, the first time going into first and letting foot off the brake, sure enough it doesn't let you roll back... maybe all cars have this? I haven't owned stick in about 15 years lol..... geez, I think I'm getting old lmao.... anyhow, cool feature __________________ 08 - M3 Sparkling Graphite/blk leather/tech/6 speed 08 - 335i Sport/Prem/Auto White/Terra - AA Exhaust 07 Acura MDX Tech, 07 G35S /Nav
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flyinggonzo Private First Class 5 Rep 159 Posts Drives: 2008 M3 Sedan Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (-1)	Subaru's have this feature too. It's nice, but not necessary if you know how to drive stick. IMO, if you know how to heel-toe, you should be able to survive without hill assist. And if you don't, you should stick to the parking lot or AT cars. __________________ 2008 BMW E90 M3 - Interlagos Blue/Silver Covillo - no mods yet! 2004 VW Touareg V8 - Blue Silver Metallic/Black - no mods yet!
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roverrich New Member 0 Rep 9 Posts Drives: E93 M5 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: IL iTrader: (0)	Great feature if you don't forget about it at the track. If you leave your car in gear after doing your laps on the track and there is a small incline in the paddock where you park, hill assist will apply your brakes to prevent the car from rolling. If you then turn off you car the brakes will still be applied and if your rotors are still really hot, you'll warp the rotors. This is analogous to using your e-brake after doing laps. I found this out the hard way to the tune of $2800!
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michaeldorian Major 238 Rep 1,125 Posts Drives: M2 CS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Currently North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Is hill-assist available on the E92's also? I've only read about it on the e90.
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