DCT FANBOYS! Yes you.

AlteredBe4st · 08-03-2012, 07:08 PM

Well after years of reading how great the dct is and all these threads dct vs 6spd manual, I finally decided after a few years to finally take time out and test drive the mighty DCT. Well I must say DAMN!

This is by far the best auto transmission I have ever driven, the up shifts were intoxicating, the sound, the pull while shifting, the precision, you name it. I am truly impressed with the DCT, call me old school but I still need the 6spd in my life but could definitely see me owning one some day. I could just imagine the DCT in the next gen M3/4 with the turbo boost and extra torque. And yes it felt faster than the 6spd manual.

And you thought here we go again DCT vs Manual. Props to the DCT technology I was never a fan of auto trans especially after test driving the CTS-V auto another reason I didn't give the GTR a chance, which will be my next test drive if I can find a used one.

DCT

FormulaMMM · 08-03-2012, 07:12 PM

Sellout. Traitor.

AlteredBe4st · 08-03-2012, 07:34 PM

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Originally Posted by LM3

Sellout. Traitor.

not selling out but it's the truth

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Still loving my manual.

dom_cmh · 08-03-2012, 07:36 PM

I love that at least you refer to it properly as an Auto!

Porschefile · 08-03-2012, 07:39 PM

Call it whatever you want as I pass you on track

AlteredBe4st · 08-03-2012, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Porschefile

Call it whatever you want as I pass you on track

Let's not start. Just giving props.

TheBingoBalls · 08-03-2012, 07:44 PM

What's the difference between the DCT on the M3 (M-DCT?) vs. the DCT on the 135? I'm planning on getting a 135 but deciding whether to get it in AT or MT (leaning towards AT, already have the MINI with a MT).

kscarrol · 08-03-2012, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by lenzm3edan

Let's not start. Just giving props.

Seriously, as a DCT owner I appreciate your review but WHAT were you expecting from this forum?

AlteredBe4st · 08-03-2012, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by 宝马.e90

What's the difference between the DCT on the M3 (M-DCT?) vs. the DCT on the 135? I'm planning on getting a 135 but deciding whether to get it in AT or MT (leaning towards AT, already have the MINI with a MT).

Not sure that's a good question as I would like to know myself. Let's play a game and see who is man enough to resist the dreaded DCT vs manual debate that has been beaten to death. Man up!

AlteredBe4st · 08-03-2012, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by kscarrol

Seriously, as a DCT owner I appreciate your review but WHAT were you expecting from this forum?

Yea, just shoot me now.

Porschefile · 08-03-2012, 07:59 PM

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Originally Posted by lenzm3edan

Yea, just shoot me now.

I was just kidding (but it is faster). I will say I enjoy driving a 6MT more on the street, and if I could own one of each I would

aus · 08-03-2012, 08:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Porschefile

Call it whatever you want as I pass you on track

Your saying he knows how to do a rev matched downshift at track speed- if he's ever even been on a track.

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Porschefile · 08-03-2012, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by aus

Your saying he knows how to do a rev matched downshift at track speed- if he's ever even been on a track.

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I can heel toe just fine but that doesn't mean I can shift in the time a DCT can shift. I do enjoy 6MT more on the street, it is more engaging. There's also no risk of moneyshift with DCT. Everyone has a risk of moneyshifting on track if you're pushing it. I did so on a E36 M3 racecar years ago, but the $3-4k it cost me wouldn't get me too far S65 shopping. I don't know an experienced racer that hasn't moneyshifted something at least to the point of damaging stuff without actually blowing the engine.

Sorry for opening the can of worms, or extracting the worms from the can OP opened. Both are amazing cars, and I would personally drive a manual if I was street-only. It just makes more sense for me to have a car that is faster as well as incapable of being moneyshifted for my track use.

HotIce · 08-03-2012, 09:27 PM

Once you go DCT, there's no turning back.

///M Ryder · 08-03-2012, 09:33 PM

Manual to DCT
Smith-Corona Word Processor to Macbook Pro

Technology never sleeps........it's all about progress.................Phil

HeartMD · 08-03-2012, 09:36 PM

I own a 6mt, but Like OP I too drove a friend of mines DCT and its night and day. I love my 6mt, but that damn DCT is very fun to drive and I too got the impression that it was quicker. Regardless the S65 is a work of art no matter what tranny you are running with it.

Small Yellow · 08-03-2012, 09:56 PM

I really hope the DCT on m3 is a lot different than the one in 135i. I do know the speed of the shifting in the 135i isnt adjustable like the m3. When I drive my sister's 135i I am a bit disappointed on normal driving but the shifts and downshifts are incredibly fast and it does amazes me how fast and somewhat smooth it shifts when I am driving it hard. I can only imagine what the m3 dct is like. Even now I cant stand auto because I cant control the gears and I still love 6mt. Btw does anyone else here hate how when you let go the brakes on auto they move forward? The 135i does that and yes I know the m3 doesnt.

PhillyNate · 08-03-2012, 10:01 PM

I know the DCT is quicker but I just won't do it.

Rich_Jenkins · 08-03-2012, 10:19 PM

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Originally Posted by lenzm3edan

Yea, just shoot me now.

+1

Darth One · 08-03-2012, 10:35 PM

well I was just about to say that you've opened a can of worms here, but I got distracted by thinking, why the fuck would anyone put a bunch of worms in a can?! what possible benefit can there be??

NYM3FAN · 08-03-2012, 10:57 PM

Question I have about the DCT - if you're using the paddle shifters to upshift gears, do you have to downshift manually as well or will the DCT do it for you if you don't?

kscarrol · 08-03-2012, 11:02 PM

DCT will downshift for you if the rmp's dictate...

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AlteredBe4st First Pride 110 Rep 1,557 Posts Drives: M4 Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Connecticut.. iTrader: (8)	DCT FANBOYS! Yes you. Well after years of reading how great the dct is and all these threads dct vs 6spd manual, I finally decided after a few years to finally take time out and test drive the mighty DCT. Well I must say DAMN! This is by far the best auto transmission I have ever driven, the up shifts were intoxicating, the sound, the pull while shifting, the precision, you name it. I am truly impressed with the DCT, call me old school but I still need the 6spd in my life but could definitely see me owning one some day. I could just imagine the DCT in the next gen M3/4 with the turbo boost and extra torque. And yes it felt faster than the 6spd manual. And you thought here we go again DCT vs Manual. Props to the DCT technology I was never a fan of auto trans especially after test driving the CTS-V auto another reason I didn't give the GTR a chance, which will be my next test drive if I can find a used one. DCT __________________ Modded M4 Last edited by AlteredBe4st; 08-03-2012 at 07:15 PM..
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TheBingoBalls Brigadier General 3817 Rep 4,657 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1) Garage List 2018 F36 BMW 440i x ... [0.00]	What's the difference between the DCT on the M3 (M-DCT?) vs. the DCT on the 135? I'm planning on getting a 135 but deciding whether to get it in AT or MT (leaning towards AT, already have the MINI with a MT).
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///M Ryder Grown Azz Man 429 Rep 3,021 Posts Drives: GT4 Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (8)	Manual to DCT Smith-Corona Word Processor to Macbook Pro Technology never sleeps........it's all about progress.................Phil __________________ 2016 GT4.....Sapphire Blue Metallic, Platinum stitch Leather/Alcantara interior, Carbon Fiber Trim, PCM w/Nav, Guards Red Belts, 2 Zone Climate, Sport Chrono, LWB, Smokers Pack, Big Gas Tank, Light Design Pack, Bi-Xenon w/PDL, Auto Dim Mirror, Clear Side Markers, GTS Clear Taillights
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HeartMD Captain 47 Rep 656 Posts Drives: 2011.75 MW,ZCP E92 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: CT iTrader: (0)	I own a 6mt, but Like OP I too drove a friend of mines DCT and its night and day. I love my 6mt, but that damn DCT is very fun to drive and I too got the impression that it was quicker. Regardless the S65 is a work of art no matter what tranny you are running with it. __________________ 2011.75 E92 MW/BB extended,ZCP,ZP2,ZCV, IPOD,BMW APPS, Heatedseats,6MT, Edition Black Chrome Grills & Side Gills, CF splitters, CF performance spoiler, CF mirror caps, Turner black anodized pedals, Akropovic Evolution exhaust w/CF tips, Still Undecided on tune, AFE Pro5r, AFE intake scoops, LUX H8 2009 E92 JB/Black 335 xdrive (retired)
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Small Yellow Track Addict 110 Rep 813 Posts Drives: 2010 BMW M3 E92 \| 2008 Z4M E86 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Orange County, California iTrader: (0)	I really hope the DCT on m3 is a lot different than the one in 135i. I do know the speed of the shifting in the 135i isnt adjustable like the m3. When I drive my sister's 135i I am a bit disappointed on normal driving but the shifts and downshifts are incredibly fast and it does amazes me how fast and somewhat smooth it shifts when I am driving it hard. I can only imagine what the m3 dct is like. Even now I cant stand auto because I cant control the gears and I still love 6mt. Btw does anyone else here hate how when you let go the brakes on auto they move forward? The 135i does that and yes I know the m3 doesnt. __________________ BMW ///M3 Coupe Completed November 16, 2009 Received December 29,2009
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PhillyNate ENTHUSIAST 135 Rep 2,097 Posts Drives: 2010 Porsche Cayman Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Philadelphia iTrader: (0) Garage List 2010 Porsche Cayman [0.00]	I know the DCT is quicker but I just won't do it. __________________ "what I'm driving here...is an ending." Jeremy Clarkson 2010 Carrara White Porsche Cayman 6mt 2014 Whiteout Toyota GT-86 6mt(Sold 05/23/15) 2011 Alpine White BMW M3 6mt ZCP Coupe(forced retirement 06/06/14) 2008 Alpine White BMW 328i 6mt Coupe(retired 06/21/11)
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Darth One drunk poster 6613 Rep 3,649 Posts Drives: M4 GTS \| E46 M3 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: FL iTrader: (0)	well I was just about to say that you've opened a can of worms here, but I got distracted by thinking, why the fuck would anyone put a bunch of worms in a can?! what possible benefit can there be??
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NYM3FAN New Member 4 Rep 18 Posts Drives: 2013 M3 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	Question I have about the DCT - if you're using the paddle shifters to upshift gears, do you have to downshift manually as well or will the DCT do it for you if you don't?
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