New 50i owner Please help!

wukur · 12-29-2009, 12:57 PM

Hi to all, being around and reading the forum for about a year now and totally loving it. I have recieved my x6 50i and driving it for 4 days. Woowww it is a beast! I have some questions though if someone can help.

1.The engine sound while on stay it is not smooth is it ok?

2.While driving at constant speeds not fast i suppose it is in 6th gear and when i press the gas a little it does not smoothly accalerates a while and then nice smooth acceleration. Is that normal?

3. From stand still full throttle does not pull hard half a second and then fine, is it a turbo lag?

If you guys can help me out with these questions I would be really pleased.

Thanks

chuck92103 · 12-29-2009, 01:26 PM

The engine and tranny are just trying to conserve fuel. If you want to drive agressively, put the stick in sport mode. Things should smooth out a bit.

Also, make sure you are using quality fuel and that the engine is thoroughly warmed up (10-20 minutes).

I experience the same thing with my 3.5 It is not so much turbo lag as hesitation. Partly because it is a 5,000lb vehicle.

shenard · 12-29-2009, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by chuck92103

The engine and tranny are just trying to conserve fuel. If you want to drive agressively, put the stick in sport mode. Things should smooth out a bit.

Also, make sure you are using quality fuel and that the engine is thoroughly warmed up (10-20 minutes).

I experience the same thing with my 3.5 It is not so much turbo lag as hesitation. Partly because it is a 5,000lb vehicle.

+1. I experience the same thing with my 50i and acceleration and turbo lag is all much smoother for aggressive driving with you move the gear selector over to DS sport mode.

DK35 · 12-29-2009, 03:34 PM

Agree with Shenard and Chuck. Proper warm up is important. It seems to take longer than a standard engine to get fully warmed up. But like they said, if you want the punch shift over to DS mode.

dmlgc · 12-29-2009, 08:32 PM

If you really want to punch it, go to manual mode.

DrEvil · 12-29-2009, 09:19 PM

...and wait until after the breakin period. You will see a performance change.

DrEvil · 12-29-2009, 09:21 PM

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Originally Posted by DK35

Agree with Shenard and Chuck. Proper warm up is important. It seems to take longer than a standard engine to get fully warmed up. But like they said, if you want the punch shift over to DS mode.

+1 agree. Not only does engine need to warm, but tires do not reach max performance until warm, and sometimes not at all on cold days with summer tires.

wukur · 12-30-2009, 01:53 PM

Thanks guys to all the answers.

I came from NA cars to turbo and it is little strange, before the turbos start to work in constant speeds it seems like it shivers underneath? Do you guys feel the same thing?

dmlgc · 12-30-2009, 04:50 PM

sounds like turbo lag, this is my first turbo car too , less than thrilled with turbo lag. In heavy traffic at a stand still you can't stomp it to jump into the next lane into an opening between cars, just too much lag. So I am adjusting my driving style.

foofitr · 01-01-2010, 01:21 PM

I drive mine pretty hard, and the turbo lag was frustrating. Now that my car has been tuned by Dinan, the lag is completely gone, and the extra HP and torque are nice

wukur · 01-01-2010, 02:11 PM

Thanks to everyone. The ride seems ok now probably just needed to be used to.

Photos will be soon.

12-29-2009, 12:57 PM	#1
wukur Private 11 Rep 52 Posts Drives: X6 50i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan iTrader: (0)	New 50i owner Please help! Hi to all, being around and reading the forum for about a year now and totally loving it. I have recieved my x6 50i and driving it for 4 days. Woowww it is a beast! I have some questions though if someone can help. 1.The engine sound while on stay it is not smooth is it ok? 2.While driving at constant speeds not fast i suppose it is in 6th gear and when i press the gas a little it does not smoothly accalerates a while and then nice smooth acceleration. Is that normal? 3. From stand still full throttle does not pull hard half a second and then fine, is it a turbo lag? If you guys can help me out with these questions I would be really pleased. Thanks
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chuck92103 Major 91 Rep 1,209 Posts Drives: 2011 535i Join Date: May 2008 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	The engine and tranny are just trying to conserve fuel. If you want to drive agressively, put the stick in sport mode. Things should smooth out a bit. Also, make sure you are using quality fuel and that the engine is thoroughly warmed up (10-20 minutes). I experience the same thing with my 3.5 It is not so much turbo lag as hesitation. Partly because it is a 5,000lb vehicle. __________________ 2011 535i 2008 VW GTI
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DK35 Captain 92 Rep 608 Posts Drives: The MONSTR Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: NYC iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 X6 50i [9.34]	Agree with Shenard and Chuck. Proper warm up is important. It seems to take longer than a standard engine to get fully warmed up. But like they said, if you want the punch shift over to DS mode.
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wukur Private 11 Rep 52 Posts Drives: X6 50i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys to all the answers. I came from NA cars to turbo and it is little strange, before the turbos start to work in constant speeds it seems like it shivers underneath? Do you guys feel the same thing?
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dmlgc Lieutenant Colonel 89 Rep 1,882 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X6MC - 335D Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Carlsbad, CA iTrader: (0)	sounds like turbo lag, this is my first turbo car too , less than thrilled with turbo lag. In heavy traffic at a stand still you can't stomp it to jump into the next lane into an opening between cars, just too much lag. So I am adjusting my driving style.
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foofitr SoCal beach bum 15 Rep 55 Posts Drives: DINAN X6 xDrive 50i Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Left Coast iTrader: (0)	I drive mine pretty hard, and the turbo lag was frustrating. Now that my car has been tuned by Dinan, the lag is completely gone, and the extra HP and torque are nice
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wukur Private 11 Rep 52 Posts Drives: X6 50i Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan iTrader: (0)	Thanks to everyone. The ride seems ok now probably just needed to be used to. Photos will be soon.
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