Car feels choppy when cold

trf417 · 12-04-2011, 12:17 AM

hi guys,

just wondering if this is normal, my car seems choppy when it is cold, especially when I'm in first gear. Is this normal?

Everything seems fine once the car is warm, ie after 2-3 minutes of driving.

Thanks

Prince_of_Persia · 12-04-2011, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trf417

hi guys,

just wondering if this is normal, my car seems choppy when it is cold, especially when I'm in first gear. Is this normal?

Everything seems fine once the car is warm, ie after 2-3 minutes of driving.

Thanks

Just wait till your engine rev is stable before you drive. And it is normal

DevJ · 12-04-2011, 12:22 AM

i mean..what did you expect? lol..yeah it's normal.

-=Hot|Ice=- · 12-04-2011, 12:33 AM

It's normal. Fluids haven't fully been able to work their magic get.

midlifecrisis · 12-04-2011, 04:44 AM

Yep, the S65 is a little cranky until it warms up a little. Take it easy for the first few minutes. I've come to view it as a charming throwback to the old days when many performance engines would barely stay running until they warmed up. The S65 doesn't stall, but the M3 does buck a little for the first two or three minutes with anything buy very light throttle.

immiketoo · 12-04-2011, 07:21 AM

Just imagine how you'd feel after sleeping in the garage all night. Gotta loosen up a bit ...

luis_m3 · 12-04-2011, 09:47 AM

Cold start... Best part of my day.

1MOREMOD · 12-04-2011, 09:53 AM

normal. especially in sport or sport plus.

von_zoom · 12-04-2011, 10:09 AM

I would think that any car in BC would be choppy when starting this time of year. You guys have two seasons, Winter and August.

And yes, it is normal.
vz

Raptor251 · 12-04-2011, 11:48 AM

I noticed running the 95-96 octane gas helps smooth things out in the am

BMW Fanatic · 12-04-2011, 12:19 PM

Some people including me live for the cold start, wait until you get an exhaust/x-pipe combo (HFC not Catless) you'll wish it never went away. Just like every car I've owned and will own she needs a 3-4 minute warm up period then she'll be fine. Just make a couple calls, check your e-mails then get going..

But yes, ANOTHER STUPID F*CKING THREAD IF THE DAY. USE YOUR BRAIN.

immiketoo · 12-04-2011, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by SehrSchnell

That's where I'm about to sleep if I upgrade the SC...

You should hear yourself whine... if I UPGRADE the SC. Not, if I buy the SC. Wah

kmarei · 12-04-2011, 12:43 PM

You should have seen the S14 when cold

I always switch on the power button in the morning when its cold
Makes it a but easier to drive when cold

bobbyd1961 · 12-04-2011, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trf417

hi guys,

just wondering if this is normal, my car seems choppy when it is cold, especially when I'm in first gear. Is this normal?

Everything seems fine once the car is warm, ie after 2-3 minutes of driving.

Thanks

maybe a little bit.

e1000 · 12-04-2011, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by luis_m3

Cold start... Best part of my day.

couldn't agree more.

MisterM3 · 12-04-2011, 01:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by luis_m3

Cold start... Best part of my day.

Quote:

Originally Posted by e1000

couldn't agree more.

i 2nd that

swartzentruber · 12-04-2011, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Emory335

Have you never driven? Of course it's normal..wdf...

+1 Hell, I'm "choppy" when I'm driving a cold car.

serranot · 12-05-2011, 04:36 AM

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Originally Posted by MisterM3

i 2nd that

Yes, please. More cold start.

BMWNTHZST · 12-05-2011, 12:38 PM

Warming up the engine
During the warm-up phase, the high-performance V8 engine runs a little more roughly due to its emissions control system.

For technical reasons, the exhaust systems sounds slightly metallic when the engine is cold.

This information can be found in your manual on page 121

ersin · 12-05-2011, 01:20 PM

It runs lean when cold so that the exhaust warms quicker. It helps to get the catalytic converters working sooner. Thank the EPA.

Cheers.

OldenburgerM3 · 12-05-2011, 01:37 PM

"Just wait till your engine rev is stable before you drive. And it is normal"

No:
"Do not wait for the engine to warm up while the vehicle remains stationary. Start driving right away, but at moderate engine speeds." Page 56

James T. Kirk · 12-05-2011, 01:42 PM

Yes, normal. And also keep your revs up to at least 2000RPM during normal driving. The M3 was designed to rev. high.
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von_zoom Captain 30 Rep 915 Posts Drives: 2010 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	I would think that any car in BC would be choppy when starting this time of year. You guys have two seasons, Winter and August. And yes, it is normal. vz __________________ Previous Track Toy
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BMW Fanatic Banned 135 Rep 3,293 Posts Drives: slow Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Calgary iTrader: (11)	Some people including me live for the cold start, wait until you get an exhaust/x-pipe combo (HFC not Catless) you'll wish it never went away. Just like every car I've owned and will own she needs a 3-4 minute warm up period then she'll be fine. Just make a couple calls, check your e-mails then get going.. But yes, ANOTHER STUPID F*CKING THREAD IF THE DAY. USE YOUR BRAIN.
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James T. Kirk Captain of the Enterprise 101 Rep 1,424 Posts Drives: 2011 1 Series M Coupe Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Alpha Quadrant, Sector 001 iTrader: (0)	Yes, normal. And also keep your revs up to at least 2000RPM during normal driving. The M3 was designed to rev. high. . __________________ 2011 1 Series M Coupe VO M3 vs 1M Comparo Review 2011 M3 E90 DCT ZCP (sold) * 2010 335i Sedan (sold) 2005 M3 Convertible (sold) * 2003 325i Sedan (sold)
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