M-DCT driving videos

gorun · 04-06-2008, 08:54 AM

you can see how in the second video its trying to replicate a slight jerk/surge when shifting from first to second in the s5 mode.

Voltigeur · 04-06-2008, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by Revin9k

awesome vids! makes my decision 6mt or DCT much harder =(

Not for me: new tech all the way! Had manuals most of my driver's life but time to embrace something new.

Keto · 04-06-2008, 09:59 AM

Fantastic vids, shifting definitely seems quicker than my SMG-II. Can't wait!

nusevad · 04-06-2008, 10:41 AM

great vids man~

When do the shift lights come on? Only when you approach redline?

darkalley · 04-06-2008, 10:50 AM

Couple questions for you......
Are there shift light indicators under hard acceleration?
Is there a throttle blip on downshifts?

phoenixbmwlife · 04-06-2008, 10:58 AM

Thanks for sharing these videos. MDCT shifts faster than I expected. Even in automatic mode the shifts were almost seamlessly. Good Job!

skierman64 · 04-06-2008, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by FifthStreetz

great vids man~

When do the shift lights come on? Only when you approach redline?

Fifth, yes the shift lights are a warning that you're approaching redline. Similiar to the lights on a F1 car.

When do you get your car?

skierman64 · 04-06-2008, 11:13 AM

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Originally Posted by darkalley

Couple questions for you......
Are there shift light indicators under hard acceleration?
Is there a throttle blip on downshifts?

The shift lights only come on as you approach redline.

Yes, there's a throttle blip on downshift, same as the SMG.

rmmcdaniel · 04-06-2008, 11:16 AM

D-C-T, D-C-T, D-C-T!!! Love it!!!

Thanks so much SMS, awesome vids!! I never had any doubt I wanted M-DCT but you have just made the excruciating wait even more painful!!

skierman64 · 04-06-2008, 11:20 AM

Senior B, after your initial service, I'd like to see a video of launch control in action. Even if you lift before redline in first, I'd be cool so see the initial launch at least to 5 or 6K in first depending on how much you feel comfortable with pushing it.

GT3 Tim · 04-06-2008, 11:41 AM

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Originally Posted by gadget

Sweet. Thanks fo taking the time to do this.

+1. Thanks!

I was hoping to see the shift light come on...maybe after break-in... :-) Post a video when you do!!

Thanks again for posting!

SMSgt B · 04-06-2008, 11:48 AM

shift lights come on about 6500/7000 if I remember correctly. Yeah...I have seen them

SMSgt B · 04-06-2008, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by skierman64

Senior B, after your initial service, I'd like to see a video of launch control in action. Even if you lift before redline in first, I'd be cool so see the initial launch at least to 5 or 6K in first depending on how much you feel comfortable with pushing it.

I'm sure I can provide that ... and 1 handed at that, gett'n pretty good at it now..

SMSgt B · 04-06-2008, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by rai

first video was d5 how did you get it to not shift at redline? I mean is it cos you were at part throttle?

Feathering the gas pedal. Lifting off just enough to get the tranny to shift

WCH · 04-06-2008, 11:52 AM

Thanks for the awesome videos.

Hammer · 04-06-2008, 12:12 PM

jeha.
thanks alot

Youngen · 04-06-2008, 12:18 PM

1000 10x for posting. It's very nice of you to share this godly experience!

I gotta a question for you. What speed are you doing in 6th and 7th @ 5500rpm.
I could see on the video.

Thanks

swamp2 · 04-06-2008, 12:50 PM

Thanks so much SMSgt B. We all really appreciate the time and effort. It is great to live vicariously through you. All looks smooth, fast and seamless but it is very tough to really apprecaite the performance (not realistic sound, no feeling of the accelertaion/jerk, shifting at modest rpms, etc.). Not sure how you made the vids but do drive safely. Some vids for us on m3post.com are not worth any damage to your baby. We are all eagerly awaiting the passage of your 1st service to really see some action!

Isn't it absolutely amazing that BMW still has not coordinated some test of a broken in car by journalists? Terrible IMHO.

Cheers again!

trah23 · 04-06-2008, 01:01 PM

dude u freakin rock thanks for those vids

SMSgt B · 04-06-2008, 01:05 PM

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Originally Posted by thepest

1000 10x for posting. It's very nice of you to share this godly experience!

I gotta a question for you. What speed are you doing in 6th and 7th @ 5500rpm.
I could see on the video.

Thanks

5500 rmps = 140mph

trah23 · 04-06-2008, 01:08 PM

cant wait for ur launch control vid, thanks again for those vids bro

rai · 04-06-2008, 01:14 PM

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Originally Posted by swamp2

Isn't it absolutely amazing that BMW still has not coordinated some test of a broken in car by journalists? Terrible IMHO.

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gorun Lieutenant 60 Rep 528 Posts Drives: W166 ML63 PP Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Where the roads are crap... iTrader: (0)	you can see how in the second video its trying to replicate a slight jerk/surge when shifting from first to second in the s5 mode.
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rmmcdaniel Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 247 Posts Drives: '09 E90 M3 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Chicago & SF iTrader: (0)	D-C-T, D-C-T, D-C-T!!! Love it!!! Thanks so much SMS, awesome vids!! I never had any doubt I wanted M-DCT but you have just made the excruciating wait even more painful!! __________________ 2009 E90 M3 - Silverstone/Fox Red - M-DCT, CW, PP, TP, 19", Moonroof, Sunshades, PDC, Enhanced Prem Sound, HD Radio, Sat, iPod, Smartphone Integration
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SMSgt B Lieutenant 173 Rep 500 Posts Drives: '23 M4 G83; '23 M850i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Wesley Chapel, FL iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 BMW M4 [0.00]	shift lights come on about 6500/7000 if I remember correctly. Yeah...I have seen them
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Hammer Lieutenant 40 Rep 423 Posts Drives: BMW Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Germany, Cologne iTrader: (0)	jeha. thanks alot
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Youngen Private First Class 17 Rep 119 Posts Drives: 118d Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Europe iTrader: (0)	1000 10x for posting. It's very nice of you to share this godly experience! I gotta a question for you. What speed are you doing in 6th and 7th @ 5500rpm. I could see on the video. Thanks
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swamp2 Lieutenant General 762 Rep 10,404 Posts Drives: E92 M3 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Diego, CA USA iTrader: (3)	Thanks so much SMSgt B. We all really appreciate the time and effort. It is great to live vicariously through you. All looks smooth, fast and seamless but it is very tough to really apprecaite the performance (not realistic sound, no feeling of the accelertaion/jerk, shifting at modest rpms, etc.). Not sure how you made the vids but do drive safely. Some vids for us on m3post.com are not worth any damage to your baby. We are all eagerly awaiting the passage of your 1st service to really see some action! Isn't it absolutely amazing that BMW still has not coordinated some test of a broken in car by journalists? Terrible IMHO. Cheers again!
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trah23 Private First Class 39 Rep 158 Posts Drives: infinity Q45, 08 corvette z06 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sugarland, texas iTrader: (0)	dude u freakin rock thanks for those vids
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trah23 Private First Class 39 Rep 158 Posts Drives: infinity Q45, 08 corvette z06 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: sugarland, texas iTrader: (0)	cant wait for ur launch control vid, thanks again for those vids bro
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