My DCT is flawless

darkalley · 07-28-2008, 08:21 AM

For prospective buyers out there don't be scared off from the dct transmission. aside from stalling once (i went from reverse to 1st while i was still rolling) my transmission has been flawless. it is so musch nicer than the SMG. no more passenger seat head bobing..... 3000 miles on mine and i drive it hard.

ihyln · 07-28-2008, 09:07 AM

+1 no issues with DCT as well

skierman64 · 07-28-2008, 09:08 AM

Mine's been flawless too. Not an issue in 4000 plus miles.

berniec · 07-28-2008, 09:10 AM

you both have better luck then me lol

dawgdog · 07-28-2008, 10:46 AM

No problems for me and just about 2000 miles.

MDCTFTW · 07-28-2008, 10:48 AM

No problems here unless some of these engine noises are DCT related, but I don't think they are.

gadget · 07-28-2008, 10:49 AM

MDCTFTMFW

GT3 Tim · 07-28-2008, 11:22 AM

Good to know! I am picking up my car today...

Big Windy · 07-28-2008, 11:34 AM

is this a DCT feel good thread? Us 6MT members don't need that

marwan · 07-28-2008, 11:52 AM

i love my DCT too, but there is a slight lag when you pull the paddle and the tranny shifts, SMG was faster in reacting to the driver. Anyone knows why?

Big Windy · 07-28-2008, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by marwan

i love my DCT too, but there is a slight lag when you pull the paddle and the tranny shifts, SMG was faster in reacting to the driver. Anyone knows why?

flame suits, everyone! wow, that is the first that i've heard that SMG is faster.

ihyln · 07-28-2008, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by marwan

i love my DCT too, but there is a slight lag when you pull the paddle and the tranny shifts, SMG was faster in reacting to the driver. Anyone knows why?

It's instantaneous. I pull the paddle, the gear changes on the display and at the same time in the tranny. I really don't know of the lag you speak of. Maybe I'm not an old person?

marwan · 07-28-2008, 02:14 PM

maybe cuz my car hasn't been broken into yet? or maybe cuz i'm still not using power/sport mode since i'm still in break-in procedure.

anyways, check out this thread and video and let me know what you think, a couple of people(including me) have the lag/delay issue when we pull the paddle.

http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=221994

keep watching when he pulls the paddle and when the rpm drops a little...you can also tell from the engine sound.

eeeboy · 07-28-2008, 02:16 PM

I have to make a video so people can see the lag. Like I said before: varoom to 4k click + paddle..1/2 second later the car shifts to 2nd etc. etc. Maybe my DCT is the only one..or others are in denial

marwan · 07-28-2008, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by eeeboy

I have to make a video so people can see the lag. Like I said before: varoom to 4k click + paddle..1/2 second later the car shifts to 2nd etc. etc. Maybe my DCT is the only one..or others are in denial

yah that's exactly how mine is, shifts a second after i pull the paddles.

i wish there was a way to check what the version number is.

swamp2 · 07-28-2008, 03:05 PM

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Originally Posted by eeeboy

I have to make a video so people can see the lag. Like I said before: varoom to 4k click + paddle..1/2 second later the car shifts to 2nd etc. etc. Maybe my DCT is the only one..or others are in denial

Although I have not timed it I would place a significant wager that they delay is way less than .5 seconds.

swamp2 · 07-28-2008, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Big Windy

is this a DCT feel good thread? Us 6MT members don't need that

Odd that 100 year old technology has no growing pains...

Manalope · 07-28-2008, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eeeboy

I have to make a video so people can see the lag. Like I said before: varoom to 4k click + paddle..1/2 second later the car shifts to 2nd etc. etc. Maybe my DCT is the only one..or others are in denial

nope its definitely there. people who don't notice it might used to regular 6MT where in comparison the shifts are very fast. or maybe they are just a little more forgiving...

its about 1/4 second lag. the shifts themselves are almost instant. currently automatic mode is always faster than pulling the paddles or pushing the gear lever for fastest acceleration

in my opinion it would be difficult to capture on video but see if you can. make sure you can hear the engine in the video so people can hear the delay and shift with the lever instead of the paddles so people can see your hand movements better

but no, the DCT isn't flawless ;p

PortoM3 · 07-28-2008, 03:40 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Odd that 100 year old technology has no growing pains...

dawgdog · 07-28-2008, 03:45 PM

I agree there is some lag.

Big Windy · 07-28-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by swamp2

Odd that 100 year old technology has no growing pains...

good one swamp...you are right again.

i actually think DCT is great, just not my cup of tea.

!Xoible · 07-28-2008, 04:19 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Odd that 100 year old technology has no growing pains...

i'd like to read online forums from 100 years ago and the issues they were having

07-28-2008, 08:21 AM	#1
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07-28-2008, 11:52 AM	#10
marwan Lieutenant 62 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UAE iTrader: (0)	i love my DCT too, but there is a slight lag when you pull the paddle and the tranny shifts, SMG was faster in reacting to the driver. Anyone knows why?
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marwan Lieutenant 62 Rep 403 Posts Drives: 2011 ZCP E92 M3 Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: UAE iTrader: (0)	maybe cuz my car hasn't been broken into yet? or maybe cuz i'm still not using power/sport mode since i'm still in break-in procedure. anyways, check out this thread and video and let me know what you think, a couple of people(including me) have the lag/delay issue when we pull the paddle. http://m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=221994 keep watching when he pulls the paddle and when the rpm drops a little...you can also tell from the engine sound.
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eeeboy Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 08M3 Space Gray DCT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0)	I have to make a video so people can see the lag. Like I said before: varoom to 4k click + paddle..1/2 second later the car shifts to 2nd etc. etc. Maybe my DCT is the only one..or others are in denial
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dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	I agree there is some lag. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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