Differences between M Steptronic and Non M Steptronic?

monkey8 · 05-30-2009, 05:15 AM

I didn't know there's "M" Steptronic Paddles!? I'm talking about 3 series specifically.

Does anyone know what the difference is? Looks? Googled, but can't find anything regarding to it.

anyone know?

attached is the screen from bmw.ca

Greeney · 05-30-2009, 07:35 AM

M Step? OH GOD NO

halB · 05-30-2009, 07:40 AM

Its hard to tell from these photos. Different color? Can anybody chime in?

ultimateendz · 05-30-2009, 07:51 AM

IRL-MN · 05-30-2009, 08:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by monkey8

I didn't know there's "M" Steptronic Paddles!?

Does anyone know what the difference is? Looks? Googled, but can't find anything regarding to it.

anyone know?

Are you referring to the Steptronic vs. DCT (dual clutch trans)? If so there is quite a difference!

born crazee · 05-30-2009, 08:44 AM

on the right pic, just above the buttons on the steering wheel. Those 2 silver levers are M paddles.

http://shangsbmwe90.blogspot.com/

SJNESH · 05-30-2009, 09:57 AM

on the M each paddle is dedicated to either upshifting or down shifting unlike the 3 series paddles where each paddle can upshift and downshift.

edit: nevermind thought u were asking about m3

Aurora Bearialis · 05-30-2009, 10:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by born crazee

on the right pic, just above the buttons on the steering wheel. Those 2 silver levers are M paddles.

http://shangsbmwe90.blogspot.com/

no its not. They both have the same paddles if you look

. It's just the knob and the steering wheel I think. Other than that, I can't see anything different.

Tag · 05-30-2009, 10:36 AM

Only thing I can tell from the pics are it has the M steering wheel and it has the Electronic Shifter, which I hate!

Grentz · 05-30-2009, 11:02 AM

The regular steptronic is an automatic transmission that can be told to shift by the user with the steptronic controls (either on the steering wheel or the gear shift). The M-DCT is a Dual Clutch Transmission that is really a manual transmission with electronic gear switching.

The two are completely different.

EDIT: I am talking about the difference between a 3 Series and a Real M3, not the M sport package.

ac1208 · 05-30-2009, 11:07 AM

i believe the only difference is if you get the msport, you get the m steering wheels and requires the m steering wheel compatible paddles "m steptronic paddles"
whereas the sport package is the normal sport steering wheel and steptronic paddles

3pnt4maro · 05-30-2009, 11:22 AM

I drove a 135 with the m package and it was SOOOO nice....I loved it

monkey8 · 05-30-2009, 02:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IRL-MN

Are you referring to the Steptronic vs. DCT (dual clutch trans)? If so there is quite a difference!

Just the Paddles is what I'm referring to. Looking at the 328i with M-Sport package. I noticed there are two different Steptronic Paddles.

I guess the M-Steptronic Paddle is a must if you want the M-Sports package with the M Wheel eh?

But are there any difference in function (pros / cons)?

NeTWorKz · 05-30-2009, 05:18 PM

This thread is confusing

But its making me curious, do you get DIFFERENT paddle shifters in the M-Sport Package(for 3-series not M3's)?

I don't think the OP is asking about ///M's or M3's in particular, just 3 series.

monkey8 · 05-31-2009, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeTWorKz

This thread is confusing

But its making me curious, do you get DIFFERENT paddle shifters in the M-Sport Package(for 3-series not M3's)?

I don't think the OP is asking about ///M's or M3's in particular, just 3 series.

I got the feeling I am confusing some of you...

But your curiosity was actually what I discovered from the bmw.ca site. see original post on top, I've added the screenshot.

man, bmw is confusing me, and I'm confusing the others here.. duh.

samchoi604 · 05-31-2009, 04:04 AM

Don't see this on the BMW USA site. Pretty sure there is no difference.

3pnt4maro · 05-31-2009, 01:38 PM

your pic from the website cleared the question for me....makes me wonder as well

pony_trekker · 05-31-2009, 04:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeney

M Step? OH GOD NO

I know someone with a Carerra S with an auto.

or :tool: ?

.

TommyK · 05-31-2009, 09:26 PM

im 90% sure its just cosmetic, if you read the list of options slowly it clearly says "M steptronic . padels", it has nothing to do with the trany, its just a difference in interior padels. bmw is just know for giving you many options. some people may want the agressive look and other might want the soft look.

i might be wrong since your in canada and the opions might be different there but thoes interior pictures, i dont think they are acurate

remmib · 06-01-2009, 11:30 AM

Never heard of M steptronic paddles.

But the car in the left pics in post#3 has the 7speed DCT transmission.

M3-DCT · 06-01-2009, 11:37 AM

How about //Marketing //Money //Muchos gracias .. sucker .. lol !!!

Kidding aside .. this is just plain ridiculous. AFAIK ... I just saw an M-sport 3-series. It's all the same .. the auto-transmission lever and the paddles.

Quasimodem · 06-01-2009, 11:46 AM

It's probably that little logo on the bottom spoke of the steering wheel which makes it cost more.

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SJNESH Private First Class 25 Rep 164 Posts Drives: none Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: fairfax, VA iTrader: (0)	on the M each paddle is dedicated to either upshifting or down shifting unlike the 3 series paddles where each paddle can upshift and downshift. edit: nevermind thought u were asking about m3 __________________ 08 E92 335i l BLK SAP/BLK l BURL l STEP l CA l NAV l ZPP l ZSP l ZCW l SAT l 6FL
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Tag this is the way 18155 Rep 8,527 Posts Drives: N-1 starfighter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chicago iTrader: (3)	Only thing I can tell from the pics are it has the M steering wheel and it has the Electronic Shifter, which I hate!
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Grentz Second Lieutenant 58 Rep 227 Posts Drives: X5 40i G05 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Midwest, USA iTrader: (0)	The regular steptronic is an automatic transmission that can be told to shift by the user with the steptronic controls (either on the steering wheel or the gear shift). The M-DCT is a Dual Clutch Transmission that is really a manual transmission with electronic gear switching. The two are completely different. EDIT: I am talking about the difference between a 3 Series and a Real M3, not the M sport package. __________________ Current 19' G05 X5 40i 03' e46 M3 Convert. Past09' e90 335d, 11' E70 X5d, 16' F22 M235xi Last edited by Grentz; 05-30-2009 at 12:28 PM..
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ac1208 Captain 18 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Toronto iTrader: (3)	i believe the only difference is if you get the msport, you get the m steering wheels and requires the m steering wheel compatible paddles "m steptronic paddles" whereas the sport package is the normal sport steering wheel and steptronic paddles
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NeTWorKz First Lieutenant 16 Rep 313 Posts Drives: any Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	This thread is confusing But its making me curious, do you get DIFFERENT paddle shifters in the M-Sport Package(for 3-series not M3's)? I don't think the OP is asking about ///M's or M3's in particular, just 3 series.
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samchoi604 Colonel 60 Rep 2,334 Posts Drives: black on black Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Burnaby, BC iTrader: (3)	Don't see this on the BMW USA site. Pretty sure there is no difference.
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3pnt4maro Long Time Lurker 22 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330I Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: LaGrange, Georgia iTrader: (0)	your pic from the website cleared the question for me....makes me wonder as well __________________ 2006 BMW 330i-E90-14.4@96mph-Daily Driver BSM, Premium Package, Logic 7, BMS Powerbox, 19 VMR Wheels Staggered (19x9 and 19x10), 20%Tint, LED Lights, 2 Rockford Fosgate Punch P2 10's with amp in a custom setup.
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TommyK Brigadier General 119 Rep 3,325 Posts Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Orange County, CA iTrader: (9) Garage List 2009 BMW 335i LCI [0.00] 2006 E90 330i [0.00]	im 90% sure its just cosmetic, if you read the list of options slowly it clearly says "M steptronic . padels", it has nothing to do with the trany, its just a difference in interior padels. bmw is just know for giving you many options. some people may want the agressive look and other might want the soft look. i might be wrong since your in canada and the opions might be different there but thoes interior pictures, i dont think they are acurate
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M3-DCT Private 0 Rep 69 Posts Drives: Toyota Corolla Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	How about //Marketing //Money //Muchos gracias .. sucker .. lol !!! Kidding aside .. this is just plain ridiculous. AFAIK ... I just saw an M-sport 3-series. It's all the same .. the auto-transmission lever and the paddles.
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Quasimodem Colonel 147 Rep 2,383 Posts Drives: 335d Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: California iTrader: (0) Garage List 2009 335d US [0.00]	It's probably that little logo on the bottom spoke of the steering wheel which makes it cost more.
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