Now I Go Both Ways - Pictures Included

[OC3]

Baller!

I can pretty much guess what the post-breakin M-DCT review will be like.

[Mr C]

Originally Posted by SamS

Would like to read a more in-depth review/comparison. I know this has been done to death, but since you have both cars (at the same time, no less) your insight would be interesting to read.

I will do an “in-depth” review once I do my 1200 service, which might be a while. It only took me 7 months to do the 1200 mile service on the E92. But, so far I really like the fact that I have way more choices in setup than I do with my 6MT, because I don’t have the “M” drive on that one. I also like how the Throttle Blimps even in “D” mode.

[KGB7]

Question about DCT.

When you come to full stop while the car is in gear, and you turn off the engine, does the tranny stays in gear?

[Mr C]

Originally Posted by KGB7

Question about DCT.

When you come to full stop while the car is in gear, and you turn off the engine, does the tranny stays in gear?

It goes into PARK.

I asked my CA that exact question and he even demonstrated it.

[KGB7]

Originally Posted by Dakar92

It goes into PARK.

I asked my CA that exact question and he even demonstrated it.

So once its in park you dont have to use Parking brake??

[Mr C]

Originally Posted by KGB7

So once its in park you dont have to use Parking brake??

I still use the Parking Brake!

[KGB7]

Ok, thanks dude.

Have fun with your new M3's

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by Dakar92

Now you know why I couldn't go to MFEST!

I had the Sedan in Transit, and I didn't want to put any miles on my 135i.

one of these days ill get you to buy a car from us!!! haha one of these days

ill see you at bimmerfest maybe? it would be cool to meet you. enjoy the new sled!

[SamS]

Originally Posted by KGB7

Question about DCT.

When you come to full stop while the car is in gear, and you turn off the engine, does the tranny stays in gear?

Here is the best (most technical!) explanation that I have seen:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...8&postcount=21

[Mr C]

Originally Posted by GOLFFRR

one of these days ill get you to buy a car from us!!! haha one of these days

Z2 maybe, when it comes out!

Don’t tell anyone there is going to be a Z2!

[Mr C]

Originally Posted by SamS

Here is the best (most technical!) explanation that I have seen:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...8&postcount=21

Thanks for the info!

That explains why it makes a CLUNK noise when you shut off the engine and the Park engages.

[KGB7]

Originally Posted by SamS

Here is the best (most technical!) explanation that I have seen:

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showpos...8&postcount=21

Thanks for the link, that explains everything now.

[GOLFFRR]

Originally Posted by Dakar92

Z2 maybe, when it comes out!

Don’t tell anyone there is going to be a Z2!

sounds like a plan !

[OC3]

Originally Posted by Dakar92

Thanks for the info!

That explains why it makes a CLUNK noise when you shut off the engine and the Park engages.

Oh dude, put it into Neutral before shutting off the engine.

[Mr C]

The Coupe came with Michelin PS2s and the Sedan came with Pirelli PZEROs. The Michelins seem to be a little stickier.

[Mr C]

Originally Posted by OC3

Oh dude, put it into Neutral before shutting off the engine.

I'll try that, but the CA told me that I could also leave it in "D" and turn the car off. I don't have to think this much with my 6MT, haha.

[SamS]

Originally Posted by Dakar92

Thanks for the info!

That explains why it makes a CLUNK noise when you shut off the engine and the Park engages.

Originally Posted by KGB7

Thanks for the link, that explains everything now.

Yes, ya learn something new every day! I thought it was cool that both clutches disengage when the engine shuts off.

I still don't see much of a reason to use the hand brake, since the parking pawl is automatically engaged when you shut off the engine.

Originally Posted by Dakar92

I'll try that, but the CA told me that I could also leave it in "D" and turn the car off. I don't have to think this much with my 6MT, haha.

Right, there seems to be no harm in this. By shutting off the engine, the clutches will disengage. The parking pawl does it's thing, the hand brake is superfluous. Unless you want to be extra cautious on a hill or something.

[Mr C]

OMG, I just drove the cars back-to-back, the 6MT first, then the M-DCT, and when I was using the paddles, I clutched, but there was no Clutch Pedal. I’ll be that won’t be the last time!

I definitely can’t shift as fast as the M-DCT, but then again, I’m 55 and can barely get my had on the stick!

[KGB7]

Originally Posted by Dakar92

OMG, I just drove the cars back-to-back, the 6MT first, then the M-DCT, and when I was using the paddles, I clutched, but there was no Clutch Pedal. I’ll be that won’t be the last time!

I definitely can’t shift as fast as the M-DCT, but then again, I’m 55 and can barely get my had on the stick!

I have a solution for your 6MT issue.

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by Dakar92

Both ways with Transmissions that is!

Ok,

Congratulations and do tell us what do you like better ... I too have driven both and still prefer my 6MT .... then that might just be me

Cheers,

Rolf-Dieter

[Mr. ///M3 RD]

Originally Posted by Dakar92

Both ways with Transmissions that is!

Quite a solution ... well done!

do tell us what you do like better

[Voltigeur]

Crazy - and cool. Nice to have both comps.