Something wrong with my 3 engine?

[rogeryin]

Hi all,
I just got my 3 last month,everything has been fine.
However, recently the gear shifting is a little bit weird.

It feels like when the gear shifts from 1 to 2, the car got kind of dragged forward by a huge force for a very short period. Say, for a second or 2.But i didn't apply any strong force on the gas pedal. And it wasnt like this when i first got the car.

This situation only happens when the engine is cold ( the temp needle around the C letter), once it's heated up, it disappears.

I wonder does anyone has the same problem? or should i send it into the dealership and get a check?
btw i got only 2000 KM on it.

 

[goldwing2000]

It's fine. When the engine is cold and the VLIM and VTCS systems kick in, you'll notice a little "turbo boost" around 3000-4000 rpm. Nothing to worry about. (thumb)

 

[rogeryin]

It's fine. When the engine is cold and the VLIM and VTCS systems kick in, you'll notice a little "turbo boost" around 3000-4000 rpm. Nothing to worry about. (thumb)

well, but the rpm is way lower than 3000-4000, it's more like 2000 rpm. Is it still ok? Thanks for your quick reply tho.

 

[goldwing2000]

The ATX might be a lil' different but I'm sure it's still fine. Besides... more power is always better, right?? (2thumbs)

 

[Loose]

It's fine

They (ATX) all do it when the car is cold, even at the low RPM's Nothing to sweat.

 

[WalksInDarkness]

LOL!
That is the first time I ever heard someone worry that thier car had to much power!!!
But seriously, as long as the car isn't accelerating out of control I wouldn't worry about it. Now if you are rolling at 5mph in stop-and-go traffic, and the car suddenly lurches then that IS something to worry about (there was some car, Audi I believe, that had this bizzare problem).

-Will

 

[TomH]

Yep, it's just the VTCS kicking in while the engine is warming up to NOT. Too bad we couldn't get this to work like that all the time, as I kinda like the small 'boosted' feeling this gives you in the morning!

 

[M_3]

i think i know but whats the vtcs

 

[TomH]

i think i know but whats the vtcs

VTCS - Variable Tumble Control System.
NOT - Normal Operating Temperature

 

[M_3]

yep thats what i thought

 

[RHAGEL]

My Protege does this too. I wish it did it all the time.

 

[M_3]

yeah its super cool