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Originally Posted by rai
I wonder if there is an idea that the manual mode will be as good as the better SMGs out there such as the newer Ferrari F1 tranny or the Lambo e-gear.
I understand they are different the SMG is one clutch and the DCT (in theory) should be better (especially in the auto mode).
it's two things to wonder about...
1) how does it behave as a autobox? Which is secondary to me.
2) how does it behave as a Manual tranny mode up and down (with throttle blips I suppose?).
If the DCT is likely better than the SMG do you think mainly in the auto mode or do you think it's better in both auto and manual modes?
I have driven one DSG (GTi)
I have driven two SMGs (F430 and Gallardo)
I was very pleased with all three trannies. I suspect I would be very happy with the DCT but I have to order without a test drive.
I liked the M3 6MT, but I was not in LOVE with it. I sit far back and the 4-5 shift is a long throw. I don't think it's a deal breaker but I could go either way..
Thanks if anyone has any advice.
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" ... order without a test drive." Therein lies the problem. At this point we are pretty much in the realm of speculation. We've had some information from BMW and there are those who have driven other (similar) dual clutch systems, and BMW's SMG systems but very little real life feedback on BMW's M-DCT. We're all hoping that the DCT cars will be in the US soon. Alas, it looks like it will be later than sooner -- the ship turned back
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That being the case, we try to put all the information we have to try and guess what M-DCT will be like. My guesses:
1) Auto mode will be greatly improved. Much smoother than SMG.
2) Sequential/manual mode (or whatever they call it) will be better than SMG. It promises faster shifts and a little extra energy transfer on up-shifts. I've read that they still have the throttle blip on down-shifts. If it is anything like the SMG then it will be close to heaven.
Just my $0.02.