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      09-29-2010, 04:57 AM   #1
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DCT wear and tear

Hi Guys! Does anyone know if you track your M3 often, would there be any impact on the wear and tear of your DCT transmission? Let me know your thoughts on this. Thanks!
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      09-29-2010, 06:27 PM   #2
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Yes, tracking will cause more wear and tear than normal street driving. To the DCT, to the engine, to 6MT clutch, tires, brakes, etc. How much more? Nobody really knows yet, but no news is good news. Specifically regarding the DCT, there's a thousand threads on this subject already.
A few of the latest...
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=436785

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=436655

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=436655

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      09-29-2010, 07:43 PM   #3
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Thanks MysticBlue! Appreciate your expert feedback.
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