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10-18-2020, 03:52 PM | #133 | |
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I actually stumbled upon this thread here These guys claims it can be fixed! Without ever experiencing a BMW manual with a proper shift kit, I took a big gamble and bought a 6MT E90 M3, then called up Ronald @ AutoSolutions to order one of his shifters while my E90 was still in transport lol. After installing the kit, my reaction was Felt like someone removed the OEM transmission and installed a crossbreed from a GT350 and an S2000. It's probably one of the best shifters now, feels real mechanical with extremely accurate rifle bolt action feeling. All vagueness is gone, that terrible rubbery feeling? GONE. It just clicks into place and it still blows my mind every time I drive the car. Video credit goes to another forum member. Last edited by DanMpower; 10-18-2020 at 04:01 PM.. |
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*sigh* I wish I has tried an AS SSK on my 6MT E90 before I sold it. I had one on my E46 M3 and it was a massive improvement.. and the Getrag 420G in the 46M is considerably worse than the Getrag unit in the E9X M3. I have a DCT E92 now... I may consider swapping to manual if I miss it too much.
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10-19-2020, 03:31 AM | #137 | |
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10-19-2020, 05:43 AM | #139 |
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These cars absolutely need an SSK and it would be my first mod to a 6MT car. My E46 was a 6MT (wouldn't have it any other way) and had a Rogue Octane SSK, transformed the total meh shifting experience (along with a UCP pedal) into a highlight of the car (a Dinan S3+ with lots of goodies!).
I do really like the DCT. 2+ years with it now and still love it every time, it just fits the car and my preferences these days. Maybe in 10 years I'll wish it were a 6MT, but I bought the car for now and not then, and wouldn't change it now. I remember driving an E9XM for the first time and I got in it thinking "okay too bad it's a flappy paddle DCT, but let's see what this engine/chassis is all about." And I left thinking about how good the engine/DCT combo was. It's still the highlight of the car IMO. But 6MTs have their place too! Not hating either way. |
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10-20-2020, 06:15 AM | #140 | |
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The M8 Competition wouldn't downshift anywhere near high in the rev range, and never had that neck-snapping speed of my DCT. Awesome car though. |
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10-20-2020, 06:35 AM | #141 |
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^ Agreed, personally not as much experience with the new 8ATs, but the little I have plus by most accounts, they are smooth and fast but not as visceral or special feeling. They just feel like a really good AT whereas the DCT feels and drives like a manual but without the manually-operated clutch pedal.
I simply would not have bought this car if the paddle option was a ZF8 (or perhaps I'd be in a 6MT). 6MT guys can preach ad nauseam about how boring/lazy/untalented/auto-feeling/flappy a DCT car is, but most of that is just dick wagging to feel good about what they have. In fact, 2 friends and fellow members with 6MTs have said they wish their car was DCT! Both options are great on this car and the F80. Same cannot be said for the E36, 46, or G80! |
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