DCT or 6MT

chili555 · 06-14-2013, 09:17 AM

This guy uses a shift lever and a clutch pedal:

And this guy uses the paddles:

Just sayin'

CPB · 06-14-2013, 11:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pinz

Unless money is an issue, get the M3!

Dude....was sarcasm.

JoeKixxon · 06-14-2013, 11:16 AM

I want a sticktromatic transmission. It drives like an automatic, but the stick is there next to you and you can see it shifting through the gears. It's like a player piano where you see the keys moving but no one is sitting at it.

Pinz · 06-14-2013, 06:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPB

Dude....was sarcasm.

So was mine...

When is money never an issue? Unless you're super rich...

Hyperjack · 06-14-2013, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chili555

This guy uses a shift lever and a clutch pedal:

And this guy uses the paddles:

Just sayin'

this guy also used a shift lever and a clutch pedal....

Just sayin'...

Lucrecio84 · 06-14-2013, 07:59 PM

Personally I like knowing that at least with having a m/t, my lil 12 year old brother can't take off in it if I'm ever not around! lol

GIdriver · 06-14-2013, 08:22 PM

shane060 · 06-14-2013, 09:59 PM

Ive been driving manuals since my first two rsx-s and my 335i. I recently traded in my 335 for a M3 with DCT only after driving both cars! I honestly do miss that extra engagement in the car with the clutch of course BUT this is only at rare times because manual drivers never completely let go of that feeling it stays in the blood... BUT I feel the DCT on the M3 is much more solid and feels like the car was made for it...if I may more "in sync" but this is just my opinion. I get the biggest smile on my face in S5 mode MDM and damn when you turn off dsc and traction s6 comes up.... talk about serious shifts that slap your head to back of the seat.... I LOVE my DCT and I love manual but I have not had a day yet where Ive regretted my decision so my recommendation GO DRIVE BOTH OF THEM, THEN DECIDE Im 25 and come on this is not rocket science.

Endless619 · 06-15-2013, 02:04 AM

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Originally Posted by JLed79

Superman vs Spider-Man. It's a total badass no matter how you shift it.

Wrong comparison. Spider-Man is a joke and weak as sin.

More of a realistic comparison is Superman VS Thor. Thor being 6 speed and Superman being Automatic. Just don't get Superman off a planet he is adjusted too or as we see in the movie he gets sick and weak. lol

chili555 · 06-15-2013, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dashman

Those were the real days of racing.

When racing was dangerous and sex was safe.

DopeM3 · 06-18-2013, 02:52 PM

Bump!

thekurgan · 06-18-2013, 03:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AyooooJay

Bump!

You bastid!!!!!

DopeM3 · 06-18-2013, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by thekurgan

You bastid!!!!!

I love this thread!

AirbusPilot · 06-18-2013, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyperjack

this guy also used a shift lever and a clutch pedal....

Just sayin'...

He had no choice then.

Just guessing, but I bet he'd embrace the latest technology if he were still here.

rabman5 · 06-18-2013, 03:31 PM

Hyperjack · 06-18-2013, 04:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AirbusPilot

He had no choice then.

Just guessing, but I bet he'd embrace the latest technology if he were still here.

it was a humorous ,flippant response to a dense comparison.

pkimM3r · 06-19-2013, 11:34 PM

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Originally Posted by VMcV3y

Originally Posted by LarThaL

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pkimM3r · 06-19-2013, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dashman

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hyperjack

this guy also used a shift lever and a clutch pedal....

Just sayin'...

Those were the real days of racing.

How about this guy? The documentary on him is awesome. He was firmly against electronics saying its not the driver winning anymore its the car.

M3 · 06-19-2013, 11:44 PM

Coming from a DCT owner, go for the 6 speed. DCT might be awesome at the track (that I can't comment on as I don't have any track experience), but it does not fulfill/complete the S62 imo.

Depends on how good the new M4 will be, I might consider trading my 08 DCT for a 6 speed in the near future.

mdosu · 06-19-2013, 11:57 PM

what does pkilla think?

pkimM3r · 06-20-2013, 12:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lute

Quote:

Originally Posted by pkim1079

How about this guy? The documentary on him is awesome. He was firmly against electronics saying its not the driver winning anymore its the car.

And he was correct. "Ask any racer, any real racer. It doesn't matter if you win by an inch or a mile; winning's winning" except when the car does the winning for you

Word.

That much better in the rain than anyone else with no help from the car. Even leh keens car in that raindance has traction control (although very limited).

AirbusPilot · 06-20-2013, 09:39 AM

You'll need to test drive both.

I test drove one with the DCT, and loved how it banged off shifts at lightening speed. This works very well with the high rpm, somewhat peaky powercurve of this engine.

But, the transmission choice does NOT make this car.

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shane060 Second Lieutenant 89 Rep 229 Posts Drives: 2015 M235 6spd 2011 M3 DCT Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: SA TX iTrader: (1) Garage List 2011 M3 [0.00]	Ive been driving manuals since my first two rsx-s and my 335i. I recently traded in my 335 for a M3 with DCT only after driving both cars! I honestly do miss that extra engagement in the car with the clutch of course BUT this is only at rare times because manual drivers never completely let go of that feeling it stays in the blood... BUT I feel the DCT on the M3 is much more solid and feels like the car was made for it...if I may more "in sync" but this is just my opinion. I get the biggest smile on my face in S5 mode MDM and damn when you turn off dsc and traction s6 comes up.... talk about serious shifts that slap your head to back of the seat.... I LOVE my DCT and I love manual but I have not had a day yet where Ive regretted my decision so my recommendation GO DRIVE BOTH OF THEM, THEN DECIDE Im 25 and come on this is not rocket science.
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AirbusPilot Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2023 M550i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Austin, Tx. iTrader: (0)	You'll need to test drive both. I test drove one with the DCT, and loved how it banged off shifts at lightening speed. This works very well with the high rpm, somewhat peaky powercurve of this engine. But, the transmission choice does NOT make this car.
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