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    slow 325ic auto

    i know this car is going to be inherently slower than my 88 325is.. but its really really slow. I has all new filters, t-belt, hoses, mobil synth oil, trans does not slip... but its very very slow. also if i floor it (foot to the floor) it will not hit redline or even close (shifts @ 4-5k rpm) is this normal behavior? also.. this is a 1990, so i assume it has the 4.10 diff, right?


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    Julien
    1990 325ic auto
    Last edited by Julien; 03-30-2009, 12:05 AM.
    Build Threads:
    Pamela/Bella/Betty/325ix/5-Lug Seta/S60R/Miata ITB/Miata Turbo/Miata VVT/951/325xi-6

    #2
    It should indeed have a 4.10, and it should get up to around 6,000 rpm. Are you sure you are pushing the pedal down all the way? Automatic's have a "kick down switch," the pedal would go all the way down unless you press extra hard and depress the button.

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      #3
      Like TJ said there is the kick down switch. However I'm pretty sure you figured that one out.

      Beyond that... all I can tell you is that they really are that slow. :roll:
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        #4
        maybe your kickdown cable needs to be tightened? or you could just do a tranny swap :)

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          #5
          Originally posted by chriskb3
          maybe your kickdown cable needs to be tightened? or you could just do a tranny swap :)




          I know about the kick down... maybe i have to readjust it
          Build Threads:
          Pamela/Bella/Betty/325ix/5-Lug Seta/S60R/Miata ITB/Miata Turbo/Miata VVT/951/325xi-6

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            #6
            stick the tranny in 2nd gear and floor it. if it still won't move then something is up.
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              #7
              You may be able to adjust the cable, but I'd bet the mechanical limiter inside the tranny is getting worn out, pretty common when they get some miles on them.
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                #8
                have a friend race you in your normal manual E30 vs you in ur auto, or vice versa.

                if either one of the car pulls 2 CLs on each other, then theres a problem.

                my automatic cabriolet can keep up with a stock 5-speed coupe easily because of the 4.10
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by 92 mtechnic cabrio
                  my automatic cabriolet can keep up with a stock 5-speed coupe easily because of the 4.10
                  Not a chance

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by Stu Mc
                    Originally posted by 92 mtechnic cabrio
                    my automatic cabriolet can keep up with a stock 5-speed coupe easily because of the 4.10
                    Not a chance
                    yeah huhhhhhh

                    okay well not easily, but hes not going to walk away until like 65 or 70
                    R.I.P 07/01/09 - 04/23/10 :(

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