2007-01-11 09:48:30 · 10 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ BMW
M3s are drive by wire (electronically controlled throttle). The sport button re-maps the throttle control, making the pedal feel more responsive.
It has nothing to do with the steering, DSC, SMG, or anything else that was written above.
2007-01-12 06:42:23 · answer #1 · answered by M3Owner 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
The Sport button has nothing to do with engine control. It adjusts the level of driver aids such as traction control and stability control. However, if you M3 is equipped with an SMG gear box as opposed to the regular manual then the sport button also adjusts the speed of the gear changes.
Also to the guy that said the shift points change... the 2004 M3 was not offered with an automatic gear box so the shift points are obviously up to you.
2007-01-12 10:03:37 · answer #2 · answered by Rob H 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the answer from "M3 owner" is the correct answer M3 has Electronically controlled individual throttles 0ne for each cylinder bringing atmospheric pressure practically right to the cylinder reducing the "lag time"inherent in induction airflow. These throttles are electronically controlled and incorporate M Dynamic Driving Control which gives the drivers choice of Normal and ultra-responsive Sport settings for throttle response
2007-01-15 11:07:40 · answer #3 · answered by Gary E 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Its not supposed to. Dynamic Drive Controls is supposed to firm up the steering and changes the shift rpms. The rpms wont increase, but the shifting points for the transmission are higher. So instead of shifiting into second at 3500 rpms, it will shift at 4000 rpms.
2007-01-11 18:00:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Well queer the sport button makes the car SPORTIER. DUHHHHHH. What the crap are you doing driving a M3. I have 2 M5s. 5 is a hugher number. I like M5s. I do not like M3s. My name is chaz. Baaaaaahhhh (sheep noise) MEGUSTAAAAAAA> fag
2007-01-14 01:56:43 · answer #5 · answered by Anders S 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
i have said this before - this engine has a larger idle/air valve that supplies the air at idle like most cars. when not in sport mode this valve also gives the engine all of it's air that's needed. when you hit sport the 6 throttle valves are activated for more power/performance. when off, this feature is for fuel economy and ease of driving in traffic. there is a big hp gain between the two settings. it has nothing to do traction control, suspension settings. raise the hood and check it out.
2007-01-13 09:35:25 · answer #6 · answered by oneurbanite 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
In a crash situation you can push the sport button and the ejector seat will be activated.
I don't know what it does. Probably has to do with suspension adjustments.
2007-01-12 18:14:18 · answer #7 · answered by Jeremy M 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
The dealer should of explained that to you. When I bought my Audi...the dealer kept me there for 15-20 explaining the features.
2007-01-11 17:57:33 · answer #8 · answered by **PuRe** 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
its supposed to harden the suspention, increse power. generally sharpen all the aspects of the car you need to drive it quite fast
2007-01-11 19:10:40 · answer #9 · answered by will 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It has to do with traction control
2007-01-11 17:57:00 · answer #10 · answered by jbradc69 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋