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      07-24-2014, 03:01 PM   #6
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No you cannot brake-torque the DCT. There is only three ways to launch the DCT.

1) Use launch control. But in order to do this, you will need sticky DR's or slicks. This process feathers the clutches at 5,500 rpm and is not all that bad for the DCT.

2) "Floorboard" method. Not that great for the DCT. But when the light goes green, pretend you are trying to put your foot right through the floor. It will trigger the "kickdown" button and dump the clutch at 3,000 rpm. For a NA m3 with street tires, this may optimize the launch. Just don't do it a bunch of times or you will wear your clutches.

3) Floor it but don't hit the kickdown button. Probably the safest method but won't optimize launch.
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