94 530iA slow from a stop

[94530inh]

My 94 530i automatic is scaring me. Merging into traffic has become a chore because I dont get any real power until the high rpms. It feels like the car is skipping first gear and that i'm in second from a stop. Can someone tell me why it is like this. The engine is running perfectly and is brand new. I took it to the dragway and my best was an 18.3 @ 82mph

Are they all like this? The car cant even spin the tires from a stop when its wet. Someone please help.. No codes although I did get a trans program light a few weeks ago, but it went away. I think the car has been like this since it was bought but i'm not sure as it was my brothers. Tranny has 212k miles on it lol


thanks

[Alexlind123]

I can safely say that that is not normal, other than that, i havent got anyting.

[Eric Clark]

Mine brakes out when it is wet. One time when it torqued up the fan ate part of my upper radiator hose.

[mattyb]

sorry to hear it mate but mine felt the same a few weeks ago. had the box rebuilt! do a search as it might not be so drastic as what i would not want it to be. Best of luck

[infinity5]

I'm going to say that's the way they are. As an owner i can tell you that it's driven exactly how you say, like its starting in 2nd gear, for at least 10 years of its 12 year life. I hardly could blame the transmission.

I've never driven a car that's accelerated below 35mph this slow in my life, except for the shitty GMC sonoma we have at work.

I guess maybe the transmission could be broken.. somehow?

Don't worry, you'll get used to it Just put it in S4 or S3 and floor it, it moves, it just takes a second.

Its a 4000lb car with an automatic meant for relaxing driving. I don't think you could spin the wheels if you coated them in oil and drove the thing on glass.

[saj3n]

Hmm... I dunno about that... Mine accelerates pretty darn quick off of a stop. The only problem I have with merging is that I end up on the freeway faster than expected, leaving the other cars far behind. With ACS off, dumb yes but i've tried it, I can definitely spin the tires in a small pool of water. Yes, Sport mode does increase the acceleration, especially when floored. But as far as pulling off being slow or having the "2nd gear" feeling... I'm not having that problem at all.

[Eric Clark]

I have spun mine on a wet road with traction on. JT540i can confirm this one. I was on my way to his house when the fan nicked the hose.

[saj3n]

I have spun mine on a wet road with traction on. JT540i can confirm this one. I was on my way to his house when the fan nicked the hose.

Yea... A few times here as well, with the little ACS light popping on as the wheels redistribute speed. I've seen no power issues with mine in this regard.

[632 Regal]

real turds below 4000 rpms, Mark is working in a chip for us. his last beta chip caused mine to spin the tires fron a standstill but had a few issues with our transmissions. He sent me another chip that is much better than stock but will take a bit till we zero in a final version.

a new gear ratio of 3:64 helps immensly in city driving and acceleration.

[saj3n]

real turds below 4000 rpms, Mark is working in a chip for us. his last beta chip caused mine to spin the tires fron a standstill but had a few issues with our transmissions. He sent me another chip that is much better than stock but will take a bit till we zero in a final version.

a new gear ratio of 3:64 helps immensly in city driving and acceleration.

Sign me up for that chip with the final version is complete! What's the asking price? $250?