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E46 M3 (2001-2006) Engine: S54 - Max Hp: 333 hp at 7,900 rpm / 262 lb/ft at 4,900 rpm
Total Produced: 45,000+ - Years Produced: 2001 to 2006.

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Old Thu, Aug-01-2002, 08:45:00 PM   #1
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Default sport mode

it turns out that i drive smoother in sport mode, so i was wondering if there was anything wrong with driving in sport mode all the time. are there any downsides?
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Default sport mode

No, all it does is change the throttle mapping. There should not be any adverse side effects from driving and shifting at reasonable RPM. If you're more tempted to redline with every shift, then I'm sure you're decreasing the lifetime of your engine.
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