Retro fit auto box?

Ant802 · 05-19-2016, 05:43 AM

I've noticed with the F48 model the auto box has moved away from the what I would class as sportier auto box. I'm not a mechanic or technically minded with cars whatsoever, my F48 20D M sport sport auto is on order at the minute. I was just wondering if anyone had considered a retrofit or if it was even possible?

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ttimbo · 05-19-2016, 08:16 AM

I doubt it's possible -- different g/b, different shifter mechanism

AusF20/F48 · 05-19-2016, 05:15 PM

[QUOTE=Ant802;19961112]I've noticed with the F48 model the auto box has moved away from the what I would class as sportier auto box. I'm not a mechanic or technically minded with cars whatsoever, my F48 20D M sport sport auto is on order at the minute. I was just wondering if anyone had considered a retrofit or if it was even possible?

The box is specific to the X1 and Mini.
I am not sure what you are referring with 'a sportier auto box'
I am not sure which option you have ordered, but it is available as a Sport Auto with Sport mode, 'S', Shift lever with up/down and the paddles on the steering wheel.
Yes, there is a difference when comparing my F48 X1 with Sport Auto and the F20 125i MSport in how they perform.
The main difference is that the X1 is not considered a Sports car but a SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle). It has a higher COG and more weight.
Whilst it is not as nimble as the F20, I find that the X1 handles pretty well, and can be 'fun' to drive when 'Sport' mode is selected, and the shift lever push over to S.

05-19-2016, 05:43 AM	#1
Ant802 Enlisted Member 8 Rep 38 Posts Drives: 16 X1 20D M Sport Auto Estoril Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Manchester, UK iTrader: (0)	Retro fit auto box? I've noticed with the F48 model the auto box has moved away from the what I would class as sportier auto box. I'm not a mechanic or technically minded with cars whatsoever, my F48 20D M sport sport auto is on order at the minute. I was just wondering if anyone had considered a retrofit or if it was even possible? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/BMW-UPDATE...3tvJ#vi-ilComp
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ttimbo Major 282 Rep 1,491 Posts Drives: F48 X1 25i AW; F20 M135i AW Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	I doubt it's possible -- different g/b, different shifter mechanism __________________ BMW F22 M240i; F48 X1 25i, BMW F20 M135i Peugeot T9 308 GTi 270 Renaultsport Megane 3 Trophy-R, Renault Clio Sport 182.
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AusF20/F48 Major 177 Rep 1,233 Posts Drives: F20 125i MS, F48 XD25i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Brisbane iTrader: (0)	[QUOTE=Ant802;19961112]I've noticed with the F48 model the auto box has moved away from the what I would class as sportier auto box. I'm not a mechanic or technically minded with cars whatsoever, my F48 20D M sport sport auto is on order at the minute. I was just wondering if anyone had considered a retrofit or if it was even possible? The box is specific to the X1 and Mini. I am not sure what you are referring with 'a sportier auto box' I am not sure which option you have ordered, but it is available as a Sport Auto with Sport mode, 'S', Shift lever with up/down and the paddles on the steering wheel. Yes, there is a difference when comparing my F48 X1 with Sport Auto and the F20 125i MSport in how they perform. The main difference is that the X1 is not considered a Sports car but a SAV (Sport Activity Vehicle). It has a higher COG and more weight. Whilst it is not as nimble as the F20, I find that the X1 handles pretty well, and can be 'fun' to drive when 'Sport' mode is selected, and the shift lever push over to S.
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