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      09-01-2009, 05:04 AM   #9
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Originally Posted by spicoli024 View Post
agreed.

The newer DCT is a different story though, IMO. It seems too slow to respond at lower RPMs and through corners. Personally, I think BMW really dropped the ball on that one. The shifts are smoother with the dual clutch, sure, but the quick shift is just not there like it was in the raw e46.
I'm going to have to disagree with you there. I find DCT spectacular in nearly every situation. Perhaps you drove a DCT before the most recent software update (6 months ago??), but DCT is certainly a quick shift at high or low rpms with the most current software.
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