Rather drive a Supercharged Manual or Double Clutch Transmission E9x? - Page 3

c01000100 · 12-11-2012, 05:14 PM

I've never driven e9X DCT SC M3...I've owned e93 DCT stock, e92 6MT stock, e92 6MT SC... When I drove the DCT, I had to work really hard to get a throttle blip, and oh how I love to use the engine sound to let someone know to move out of the way! On the track, with the DCT, I found myself shifting the wrong direction in a turn as the wheel was upside down, and my brain had associated left hand as a down-shift and vice versa. With DCT though, on days that I just didn't want to think(wake up really early), I could just relax, and let the car worry about what gear to be in. With 6MT SC, I'm constantly afraid of revving the engine too much with the clutch not fully engaged and wearing out the clutch too fast. I have in deed misjudged on several occasions the rpm to manually match when downshifting. No matter what, I can think of both good and bad points for each side. Overall, the 6MT fits my driving style better, and on whatever day my clutch goes, I'll just take the hit, and count it as an expected cost. My recommendation is to go with whichever you prefer without the SC, then just give it the extra power. It will still drive calm when you want it to, so it might as well be a pleasure all the time.

tightie · 12-13-2012, 03:34 AM

I own a 6MT and kick myself in the nuts every single day for not getting DCT.

N/A or Boosted.. Don't make the same mistake I did.

radiantm3 · 12-13-2012, 04:25 AM

I'd rather drive a naturally aspirated manual.

Mike@VAC · 12-13-2012, 07:54 AM

DCT

12-11-2012, 05:14 PM	#45
c01000100 New Member Drives: insurance agency nuts! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bamberg, Germany Posts: 24 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 BMW e92 M3(G) [3.50]	I've never driven e9X DCT SC M3...I've owned e93 DCT stock, e92 6MT stock, e92 6MT SC... When I drove the DCT, I had to work really hard to get a throttle blip, and oh how I love to use the engine sound to let someone know to move out of the way! On the track, with the DCT, I found myself shifting the wrong direction in a turn as the wheel was upside down, and my brain had associated left hand as a down-shift and vice versa. With DCT though, on days that I just didn't want to think(wake up really early), I could just relax, and let the car worry about what gear to be in. With 6MT SC, I'm constantly afraid of revving the engine too much with the clutch not fully engaged and wearing out the clutch too fast. I have in deed misjudged on several occasions the rpm to manually match when downshifting. No matter what, I can think of both good and bad points for each side. Overall, the 6MT fits my driving style better, and on whatever day my clutch goes, I'll just take the hit, and count it as an expected cost. My recommendation is to go with whichever you prefer without the SC, then just give it the extra power. It will still drive calm when you want it to, so it might as well be a pleasure all the time. __________________ BMW Coding Service on FaceBook and Google Communities (E-, F-, K-, and R- Series) 2011 E92 M3(G) 6MT ///M-Flight ca. 2010 ///M-Flight is sponsored by Pentagon Car Sales

12-13-2012, 03:34 AM	#46
tightie JOSH SHOKRI. Drives: 2013 E92 Coupe. Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: los angeles, california. Posts: 4,819 iTrader: (7) Garage List 2008 BMW M3 [3.85]	I own a 6MT and kick myself in the nuts every single day for not getting DCT. N/A or Boosted.. Don't make the same mistake I did. __________________ Speed District >> Past: 08 6MT E92 Matte Blue Gintani Supercharged - Present: 13 DCT E92 California Members Speed District M3 Track Days: May 31, 2012 @ Willow Springs Raceway (Road Course)

12-13-2012, 04:25 AM	#47
radiantm3 AWD...training wheels for RWD Drives: 11 E92 M3, 13 F25 X3 xdrive35i Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Fremont, CA Posts: 3,137 iTrader: (5) Garage List 2011 E92 M3 [4.73] 2013 BMW X3 xdrive35 [4.50]	I'd rather drive a naturally aspirated manual. __________________ 2011.5 E92 M3 6MT / 45,000+ miles / 3400lbs with no driver, half tank / M3 GTS Aero, Rear Seat Delete, Half Cage • Schroth 6 Point Harness • Recaro Profi • 18" BBS FI / 18" TE37SL Black Edition • Ohlins RT • Vorshlag Camber Plates • Brembo 380GT • Endless Pads • Akrapovic Evo • RD Sport Sways • ESS Tune • Supercharger Delete (1:42 @ Laguna Seca, 2:09 @ Thunderhill, 1:56 @ Infineon)

12-13-2012, 07:54 AM	#48
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