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03-13-2008, 10:50 AM | #1 |
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1. It is a 7 speed box right? (dealer insisted its a 6spd box ... made me wonder)
2. Having the M-DCT option and using launch control, with the DSC off, wont the car launch perfectly every time without the need of any m-drive/dtc type of traction setting etc ? 3. Was not a 6spd manual version of the E60 M5 much slower than its 7 speed SMG III counterpart? 4. Is the 6spd manual box on the E9x M3 not from the E46 M3?
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some sales people (many) have no clue but like to act like they do.
I really would like to punch these type of sales people who just are too lazy to look into what they are supposed to know about. It's their job to brush-up on the cars they are selling. But bottom line it's a 7-speed. I would suspect the DCT to be slightly quicker but don't expect the DCT to change the M3 to something quick like a GTR. |
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Oooh... didn't know that. You mean the driver can control the launch control via different launch rpm? I thought it's optimised by the car's computer.
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the car from rolling forward, and by briefly tipping the cruise control lever he is able to finely adjust the desired starter speed. Then, after letting go the selector lever, the BMW M3 accelerates with optimum performance and with slip on the rear wheels controlled by the clutch – if the driver wishes, all the way to top speed." Best regards, south
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I doubt it will actually shift between the gears any quicker, regardless of what BMW quote. All these systems shift gear in roughly the same time, the only difference is some manufacturers chose to quote a maximum possible shift time instead of a minimum.
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With that said SMG was faster than the 6 speed, but not as dramatic as first thought. Obviously, SMG/M-DCT will have a distinct advantage during in-gear accelerations. |
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damn!!!! i did not know that ... always thought the 6spd box for the E46 M3 was the same as the E9x M3 ... thanks for that info ...
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