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10-29-2002, 08:39 PM
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BMW M3 Easter Egg (SMG)
From Popular Science:
http://www.popsci.com/popsci/auto/a...,358540,00.html There's a cheat code in the software running the BMW M3's sequential manual gearbox (SMG): Press the right buttons in the right order and the car will launch you from a stop after revving the engine to 5,000 rpm. But don't look for a how-to in the owners' manual—this feature is undocumented, an inside joke of sorts. To our knowledge, it's also the first automotive "Easter egg," though—with increased reliance on computers—it would seem just a matter of time before they become standard fare, much like the hidden features in PC games and DVD movies. In the M3's case, there's also good reason for it: The SMG transmission is completely electronic, so you can't rev the engine and drop the clutch for tire-smoking acceleration—something the owner of a performance sedan just might want to do occasionally. But there is a catch. In Europe, where the feature isn't so hush-hush, doing more than 15 launches voids the car's warranty. Federal laws prohibit such stipulations here, so BMW has turned down the wick. U.S.-spec cars are programmed to wind to only 2,500 rpm—and our test car topped off at 1,800. That's why you have to ask your dealer to install the European software. Most will happily oblige. For lucky drivers of this hot car, here's how: Switch off the stability system and select shift program six. Switch the engine to sport mode. With the hand shifter in drive, hold it in the downshift position and press the gas pedal. The engine will rev to the preprogrammed rpm and hold. Now release the shifter. The car will launch forward violently and the engine's revs will climb quickly, so be prepared to upshift.
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10-29-2002, 08:44 PM
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thats cute....its like a nintendo game
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10-29-2002, 08:48 PM
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That is so sweet. I'm gonna go get me an M3 so I can try it out
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10-29-2002, 08:50 PM
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i've read someplace about it. C&D said that even if u use the "code" you can't use it more than 5 times during the lifetime of the car
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10-29-2002, 08:51 PM
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i don't like the SMG tranny at all, even if i'm accustomed to it. i prefer the good ole stick better.
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10-29-2002, 08:58 PM
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only in Europe if you use it more that X amount of times, your warranty is poop. Its illegal to set limits like that in North America. So no worries. Stefan, I agree I prefer the way of the stick. But it would be a good car for the wife... oh wait, she also likes manual (drives a 6 speed S4)..
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10-29-2002, 09:02 PM
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actually i'd prefer my next ex-wife not know how to drive a stick, so she wouldn't be able to **** with my car  
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10-29-2002, 09:03 PM
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10-29-2002, 09:55 PM
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I'd rather have a stick too.
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10-29-2002, 09:56 PM
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Did you get married JP? Or are you talking future wife?
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10-29-2002, 10:09 PM
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shit... if i had one, i would play with that thing alot. every week... uhh, tranny is having problems again
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10-29-2002, 10:33 PM
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LOL, sorry to have misled you.. I was talking about the future wife.. Though at this point, who knows..
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10-30-2002, 12:02 AM
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Ahh, ok. I didn't remember you saying you were married, so I was just curious.
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