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Originally Posted by Grant_7
Thanks for the write-up. Agree with everything you say 
4. I think part of the smooth stopping is the gearbox. As it downchanges into first, there's an increase in deceleration which has to be countered on the brakes. And, as you're second guessing the car, it's extremely difficult to do! |
Is this something new with the x40i models? Dropping to first? I'd hate that if my 535i was not smooth on coming to a soft stop. My gearbox simply drops down without any negative feelings, silky smooth. I didn't think 1st was used unless aggressively driving. Brakes also modulate using the 'soft-stop' function.
Sounds as if the latest hardware/software is a backwards step, if the reviews reflect a common issue.
BTW, I've never played with the throttle adaption setting, nothing has changed in over 30,000 miles.