DCT users - what percent of time do you use manual shifting vs "automatic"?

m3convertdriver · 04-28-2010, 11:42 PM

I wonder because I live in the city and hard to use the paddles and manual shifter. But wonder what you all do? Thanks.

FruitCake · 04-28-2010, 11:45 PM

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Originally Posted by m3convertdriver

I wonder because I live in the city and hard to use the paddles and manual shifter. But wonder what you all do? Thanks.

like 99% S mode. The D mode no matter what speed, just either shifts too late or too early, even if I put it in D mode, i unconsciously end up flapping the paddle myself.

FredVMI · 04-28-2010, 11:47 PM

I utilize manual shifting with my DCT at least 95% of the time. The only time I do not is during very heavy stop-and-go traffic!

garek · 04-29-2010, 12:00 AM

S mode 99% of the time. I've only had it in D mode once in stop and go on I-5 in L.A. (worst, most painful freeway). I didn't like D mode, so put it back in S mode.

SPQR M3 · 04-29-2010, 12:04 AM

About 98% S mode for me. Only use D mode when I have a coffee in my hand or when I start the car in the mornings.

eeeboy · 04-29-2010, 12:35 AM

Dmode 97% city driving only

Socale92 · 04-29-2010, 12:41 AM

manual all the time

leemik · 04-29-2010, 01:02 AM

99% automatic
1% manual

lent53 · 04-29-2010, 01:09 AM

90% auto
10% manual

MasterDank · 04-29-2010, 01:10 AM

manual DCT off hardest shift setting 100% no auto

JustABreathAway · 04-29-2010, 01:18 AM

D4 when consuming various caffeinated beverages (coffee, Coke Zero), or when driving with the wife. S mode all other times.

75% S Mode
25% D Mode

sehrgut · 04-29-2010, 01:18 AM

100% manual.

SenorFunkyPants · 04-29-2010, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by FruitCake

99% S mode..... even if I put it in D mode, i unconsciously end up flapping the paddle myself.

Me too... strangely I find myself "unconsciously" using the stick to downshift
sometimes..no idea what process is going on in my head that causes that.

Donbona · 04-29-2010, 03:14 AM

Auto.. when the car is warming up.. Manual there after

m3convertdriver · 04-29-2010, 06:07 AM

thanks for answers... VERY interesting, it's really one or the other. 90%+ S mode or vice versa. Im new here... but if i knew how to do the Bar surveys wld be cool, but either way thanks!

For me, Im 100% D mode in NYC or i never get out of 2nd gear and 100% S mode on the highway.

mkoesel · 04-29-2010, 07:20 AM

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Originally Posted by m3convertdriver

Im new here... but if i knew how to do the Bar surveys wld be cool, but either way thanks!

You are in luck because there already is one:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=368063

As I noted in that thread, I am in S mode 100%.

m3convertdriver · 04-29-2010, 07:31 AM

Oops. Thanks for that. I tried to search it an didn't. Thanks though.

M3ltdown · 04-29-2010, 07:33 AM

With the stock exhaust, i'm almost always in auto mode... unless I want to pass people and I just click the paddles.

When I had the Vanguard exhaust, I was always in manual mode... I just loved hearing that exhaust revved up all the time

Radiation Joe · 04-29-2010, 08:39 AM

Fail.

LemonOne · 04-29-2010, 09:03 AM

D mode 100%, don't know how to shift manually.

skierman64 · 04-29-2010, 09:09 AM

99% S
1% D

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Originally Posted by LemonOne

D mode 100%, don't know how to shift manually.

You use the paddles behind the steering wheel or the shifter.

mkoesel · 04-29-2010, 09:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LemonOne

D mode 100%, don't know how to shift manually.

04-28-2010, 11:42 PM	#1
m3convertdriver Private 10 Rep 93 Posts Drives: M3 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	DCT users - what percent of time do you use manual shifting vs "automatic"? I wonder because I live in the city and hard to use the paddles and manual shifter. But wonder what you all do? Thanks.
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04-28-2010, 11:47 PM	#3
FredVMI Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 274 Posts Drives: F10 M5 Competition Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (2)	I utilize manual shifting with my DCT at least 95% of the time. The only time I do not is during very heavy stop-and-go traffic! __________________ Current: /// F10 M5 /// Sakhir Orange Metallic /// Comp Pkg /// Driving Asst Plus /// Exec Pkg /// Carbon Ceramic Brakes /// Bang & Olufsen System Past: E30 M3 /// E28 M5 /// E92 M3
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garek Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 287 Posts Drives: 09 E90 M3 DCT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona iTrader: (0)	S mode 99% of the time. I've only had it in D mode once in stop and go on I-5 in L.A. (worst, most painful freeway). I didn't like D mode, so put it back in S mode. __________________ ///M3 E90 '09 Le Mans Blue \| DCT \| Silver Novillo \| Tech \| Prem \| 19"s \| Prem Sound \| iPod StopTech BBK \| Volk VR.G2 \| H&R Sport Springs
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SPQR M3 First Lieutenant 43 Rep 330 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 325i Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Australia iTrader: (0)	About 98% S mode for me. Only use D mode when I have a coffee in my hand or when I start the car in the mornings.
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eeeboy Second Lieutenant 25 Rep 283 Posts Drives: 08M3 Space Gray DCT Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Irvine iTrader: (0)	Dmode 97% city driving only Last edited by eeeboy; 04-29-2010 at 10:23 PM..
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Socale92 DCT Test Pilot 83 Rep 558 Posts Drives: ???? Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: los angeles iTrader: (1)	manual all the time
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leemik Lieutenant Colonel 509 Rep 1,570 Posts Drives: 2013 LRP M3 Coupe Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Quincy, MA iTrader: (4) Garage List 2020 Acura NSX [0.00] 2013 BMW M3 [9.50]	99% automatic 1% manual
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lent53 Private 10 Rep 63 Posts Drives: m3 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Raleigh, NC iTrader: (0)	90% auto 10% manual
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MasterDank Boats & Hoes 21 Rep 345 Posts Drives: 13 F10 M5 Sakhir Orang,Chohiba Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: K-Town HI iTrader: (0)	manual DCT off hardest shift setting 100% no auto
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JustABreathAway Private 3 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2010 AW E90 M3 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Urbandale, IA iTrader: (0)	D4 when consuming various caffeinated beverages (coffee, Coke Zero), or when driving with the wife. S mode all other times. 75% S Mode 25% D Mode
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sehrgut Major 33 Rep 1,033 Posts Drives: emthree Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: socal iTrader: (1)	100% manual.
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Donbona Lieutenant Colonel 166 Rep 1,659 Posts Drives: E93 M3 DCT 2008 Join Date: May 2009 Location: London UK iTrader: (0)	Auto.. when the car is warming up.. Manual there after __________________ M3 E93 DCT, Space Grey,BC HB29 Forged Deep Concave Wheels, Ericsson Amuse F/R Bumper, Evolve Full Exhaust System, INTRAX Coilovers, STOPTECH BBK, Performance Steering Wheel,Custom Red/Black Leather Seats,///M3 \|\|Bimmerpost M3 Car Of The Month May - 2010SOLD 2010 R35 GTR
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04-29-2010, 06:07 AM	#15
m3convertdriver Private 10 Rep 93 Posts Drives: M3 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	thanks for answers... VERY interesting, it's really one or the other. 90%+ S mode or vice versa. Im new here... but if i knew how to do the Bar surveys wld be cool, but either way thanks! For me, Im 100% D mode in NYC or i never get out of 2nd gear and 100% S mode on the highway.
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m3convertdriver Private 10 Rep 93 Posts Drives: M3 E93 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: New York, NY iTrader: (0)	Oops. Thanks for that. I tried to search it an didn't. Thanks though. __________________ ********** 2011 X5 5.0, Jet Black 2008 M3 E93, Jerez Black (retired)** 2005 330 CIC, Jet Black (retired) 1997 Saab 900S, Turtle Green (R.I.P.)
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M3ltdown Master Chief 19 Rep 641 Posts Drives: 09 e90 M3 JzB Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NOVA iTrader: (0)	With the stock exhaust, i'm almost always in auto mode... unless I want to pass people and I just click the paddles. When I had the Vanguard exhaust, I was always in manual mode... I just loved hearing that exhaust revved up all the time
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Radiation Joe Veni Vidi Vici 89 Rep 2,750 Posts Drives: '11 JB/BBe-6sp-e90 Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Macungie PA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 e90 M3-Sold [8.50] 2003 RS6 - Sold [0.00] 2009 e90 M3 - Gone [0.00] 2003 M3 SOLD [0.00] old 2002 [10.00]	Fail.
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04-29-2010, 09:03 AM	#20
LemonOne Major 708 Rep 1,079 Posts Drives: ///Most Powerful Letter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: East Coast iTrader: (0)	D mode 100%, don't know how to shift manually.
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