Thread: m3 vs. M5
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      10-07-2008, 08:34 AM   #17
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DCT Shifts on S6 with full throttle is scary as hell.. I think that packs quite a bang.

I think the trick with DCT is when you put it as high shifts mode (S5-S6) and you put full throttle, the car is extremely jerky and hard when it shifts. However, if you put half throttle and shift at 4,000 - 5,000 rpm, the car is not as jerky. I think the whole purpose is for the car to be jerky and rough when you want it to be while smooth and cultured when you desire it. But I definitely realized that the throttle definitely affects the 'jerkiness' when you shifts gear with the DCT.

I down own and drive an E60 on a daily basis but I have test driven an M5 E60. IMHO, I recall that it was not be as exciting when I wanted the rush or as smooth as I wanted it to be.
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