DCT's into OZ

LuKe450 · 06-05-2008, 07:59 PM

OK, who has a DCT coming?

Mine..

Production: June
Delivery: August

Androo · 06-05-2008, 09:31 PM

Production: July
Delivery: late Aug/Sept

Thank god i got in before they close in August.

LuKe450 · 07-29-2008, 06:41 PM

I changed my mind on colour combo etc etc. Now have extended leather, premium sound, rear blind & a higher on road price that comes with it.

Collecting the new DCT-M3 Friday 10am - then I'm taking the rest of the day off

Androo · 07-29-2008, 08:47 PM

Wow congrats!!

They were spot on with Delivery date August 1 LOL!!

Dont forget pics!

LuKe450 · 07-29-2008, 08:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Androo

Wow congrats!!

They were spot on with Delivery date August 1 LOL!!

Dont forget pics!

Thanks!

The car I originally ordered is still coming late August. I just decided on a different colour spec DCT when I saw one was available & IMO it looks hot!

Androo · 07-29-2008, 08:53 PM

Hey LuKe,

Did you receive a postcard type letter with chasis number etc. saying this is your car's DNA.
If so how long ago was that as i received mine last week with ETA mid Sept.
How did you change your options your car must of been on the boat the last 6 weeks or so?

Androo · 07-29-2008, 08:54 PM

Where'd ya see it?? or did you grab that vert?

LuKe450 · 07-29-2008, 08:58 PM

I never received anything about the cars DNA..

I saw the car at my dealers in South Yarra & thought wow I like that combination. Then I asked if it was available & it was.

I saw the silver DCT vert & that thing looks mean but I'm not a vert type of guy so I never asked about it.

They just called & said it may not be ready until 12pm Friday because of the tint job..

I'll take pictures & post something up on Monday

Androo · 07-29-2008, 09:03 PM

Sweet!
Is there a few DCT's around now then? So the vert has arrived, might need to go have a look. Then again that could be a bad thing...lol

aggie57 · 07-29-2008, 10:50 PM

Having seen Luke's new car I can say it is very smart. Of course I got told off for sitting in it before he did but hey - what's a showroom demo for!!

Also had a drive of the DCT convertable. Nice - will take some getting used to but love the downchange blips. Quite unlike earlier automated manuals, such as the Selespeed, with a very fast up/down rev cycle. I guess it must have a very light flywheel.

Androo · 07-30-2008, 12:46 AM

So c'mon spill the beans, what colour is the car???? interior??? etc???

aggie57 so its a tricky box to get used too or a day of driving it should be ok. Did you have to book to take it for a spin or just turn up.

LuKe450 · 07-30-2008, 09:31 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie57

Having seen Luke's new car I can say it is very smart. Of course I got told off for sitting in it before he did but hey - what's a showroom demo for!!

@ got told off!!

1 more sleep

LuKe450 · 07-31-2008, 06:32 AM

What do you know.... it was ready a day early!!

First impressions are that it's more than I expected. I'm very happy! It is difficult to keep it under the 5,500rpm

P.S. I'm not very good at taking photos..

bdh2009 · 07-31-2008, 06:59 AM

Great color ! Congrats on the acquisition ! I know what you mean abut keeping it under 5500

– pain in the arse ! Enjoy.

Androo · 07-31-2008, 07:16 PM

Wow!! Congrats man

looks great!

Quick question on the euro plates, are they the standard size or slimline?

I'm just about to order my plates.

LuKe450 · 07-31-2008, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Androo

Wow!! Congrats man

looks great!

Quick question on the euro plates, are they the standard size or slimline?

I'm just about to order my plates.

Thanks Androo. The beige interior contrast is the nicest part, oh, & that bonnet BUMP is all you see as your driving along!

Slim line plates! They're a few bucks extra but worth it imo.

Make sure to tell us when yours arrives. We should meet up for a coffee & have em all lined up..

P.S. the traction control was activating between 3rd-4th this morning (in the wet)

aggie57 · 07-31-2008, 10:18 PM

Waiting until we all have them of course...December for me at this stage. Oh well.....!

Androo · 07-31-2008, 10:41 PM

That would be great to all catch up, go for a cruise and have a photo shoot. I was speaking with my business partner, he has a JzB arriving the same time as mine and i mentioned to go for a spin up the Dandenongs or something, the weather should be nice around December

Slimline plates it is

LuKe450 · 08-01-2008, 08:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Androo

That would be great to all catch up, go for a cruise and have a photo shoot. I was speaking with my business partner, he has a JzB arriving the same time as mine and i mentioned to go for a spin up the Dandenongs or something, the weather should be nice around December

Slimline plates it is

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Originally Posted by aggie57

Waiting until we all have them of course...December for me at this stage. Oh well.....!

December it is!!

Last night (wet roads) while turning left I put my foot down about half way & the back end 'snaked & weaved' while hammering down the road as the traction control was keeping everything in check! I love this car

aggie57 · 08-02-2008, 09:03 PM

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Originally Posted by LuKe450

December it is!!

Last night (wet roads) while turning left I put my foot down about half way & the back end 'snaked & weaved' while hammering down the road as the traction control was keeping everything in check! I love this car

Sounds like we need to take you to Winton so you can find out exactly what the car can do.....once the 2000km service is out of the way of course.

I'm up there on Sunday with the Alfa Club. Lets hope we don't destroy as many cars as last time at Phillip Island. The count there was 3 - a 105 Alfa, an Alfetta GT and a Z4 only a few months old.

LuKe450 · 08-03-2008, 07:13 PM

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Originally Posted by aggie57

Sounds like we need to take you to Winton so you can find out exactly what the car can do.....once the 2000km service is out of the way of course..

I know Winton, Broadford & P.I. well from my bike racing days. I'll leave my car parked while I take BMW's M3's out for my M Driver Training day later in the year

neraij · 08-03-2008, 07:30 PM

mines coming in september supposably

06-05-2008, 07:59 PM	#1
LuKe450 Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 255 iTrader: (0)	DCT's into OZ OK, who has a DCT coming? Mine.. Production: June Delivery: August
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07-31-2008, 06:32 AM	#13
LuKe450 Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 255 iTrader: (0)	What do you know.... it was ready a day early!! First impressions are that it's more than I expected. I'm very happy! It is difficult to keep it under the 5,500rpm P.S. I'm not very good at taking photos.. Attached Images

07-31-2008, 10:41 PM	#18
Androo Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	That would be great to all catch up, go for a cruise and have a photo shoot. I was speaking with my business partner, he has a JzB arriving the same time as mine and i mentioned to go for a spin up the Dandenongs or something, the weather should be nice around December Slimline plates it is Last edited by Androo; 08-01-2008 at 02:15 AM.

06-05-2008, 09:31 PM	#2
Androo Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	Production: July Delivery: late Aug/Sept Thank god i got in before they close in August.

07-29-2008, 06:41 PM	#3
LuKe450 Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 255 iTrader: (0)	I changed my mind on colour combo etc etc. Now have extended leather, premium sound, rear blind & a higher on road price that comes with it. Collecting the new DCT-M3 Friday 10am - then I'm taking the rest of the day off

07-29-2008, 08:47 PM	#4
Androo Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	Wow congrats!! They were spot on with Delivery date August 1 LOL!! Dont forget pics!

07-29-2008, 08:53 PM	#6
Androo Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	Hey LuKe, Did you receive a postcard type letter with chasis number etc. saying this is your car's DNA. If so how long ago was that as i received mine last week with ETA mid Sept. How did you change your options your car must of been on the boat the last 6 weeks or so?

07-29-2008, 08:54 PM	#7
Androo Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	Where'd ya see it?? or did you grab that vert?

07-29-2008, 08:58 PM	#8
LuKe450 Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 DCT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Melbourne Posts: 255 iTrader: (0)	I never received anything about the cars DNA.. I saw the car at my dealers in South Yarra & thought wow I like that combination. Then I asked if it was available & it was. I saw the silver DCT vert & that thing looks mean but I'm not a vert type of guy so I never asked about it. They just called & said it may not be ready until 12pm Friday because of the tint job.. I'll take pictures & post something up on Monday

07-29-2008, 09:03 PM	#9
Androo Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	Sweet! Is there a few DCT's around now then? So the vert has arrived, might need to go have a look. Then again that could be a bad thing...lol

07-29-2008, 10:50 PM	#10
aggie57 First Lieutenant Drives: 2.0d X3, 2009 997 Carrera S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 355 iTrader: (0)	Having seen Luke's new car I can say it is very smart. Of course I got told off for sitting in it before he did but hey - what's a showroom demo for!! Also had a drive of the DCT convertable. Nice - will take some getting used to but love the downchange blips. Quite unlike earlier automated manuals, such as the Selespeed, with a very fast up/down rev cycle. I guess it must have a very light flywheel.

07-30-2008, 12:46 AM	#11
Androo Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	So c'mon spill the beans, what colour is the car???? interior??? etc??? aggie57 so its a tricky box to get used too or a day of driving it should be ok. Did you have to book to take it for a spin or just turn up.

07-31-2008, 06:59 AM	#14
bdh2009 Private First Class Drives: E92 M3 Jerez & Fox & X5 3.0d Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brisbane Posts: 157 iTrader: (0)	Great color ! Congrats on the acquisition ! I know what you mean abut keeping it under 5500 – pain in the arse ! Enjoy.

07-31-2008, 07:16 PM	#15
Androo Second Lieutenant Drives: M3 AW DCT Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Melbourne Australia Posts: 211 iTrader: (0)	Wow!! Congrats man looks great! Quick question on the euro plates, are they the standard size or slimline? I'm just about to order my plates.

07-31-2008, 10:18 PM	#17
aggie57 First Lieutenant Drives: 2.0d X3, 2009 997 Carrera S Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 355 iTrader: (0)	Waiting until we all have them of course...December for me at this stage. Oh well.....!

08-03-2008, 07:30 PM	#22
neraij New Member Drives: mini Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: melbourne Posts: 20 iTrader: (0)	mines coming in september supposably