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[ProfessorDave]

Originally Posted by ChrisSlicks

Why? Connecticut isn't that hilly. Hill assist can't do anything that you can't do yourself. Use a low gear to obtain engine braking and use the brake pedal when you need to.

I was at a BMW event when they were unveiling their hill assist system, and sitting in the passenger seat I was asking the driver "and why do we need this?".

Have you BEEN to Connecticut?!? Hills galore. But I agree, good technique eliminates the need to help on hills. But then again, I don't understand the synchro rev thing either - been toe heel shifting since I was 17. [Dave puts on flame resistant suit and waits]