Its solution is to fit the impressive 414bhp m3 with a 7speed m dct m for motorsport, dct for dualclutch transmission, a gearbox where the ratio is. Mar 14, 2016 the manual is an iteration on the m3 and m4s which itself was an iteration of the one found in the 1m. Bmw m boss says highpowered automatics will even kill dual. Dual clutch transmissions are taking over the world, they are great but are we missing out on the joy of the manual transmission. Also hows the gas mileage on the manual when youre just cruising vs. Huge thanks to streetxtreme for providing this m3 for todays video. The bmw m3 saloon has two more doors, weighs 25kg extra, features blander taillights and, at. Bmw dct billet transmission pan transmission tuning services. Aug 09, 2017 huge thanks to streetxtreme for providing this m3 for todays video. The dct shifted quicker and allowed more focus on the trickier parts of the track. Honestly cvts have made a lot of peogress and i didnt hate it like i thought i would, but it still wasnt as good as the manual. Jul 16, 2016 bmw claims theres only a couple of tenths in it, 4.
The odometer now shows 45,460 miles, and the car has reportedly been kept stock throughout. Garage whifbitz 7 speed dct gearbox conversion garage. Purchased with cpo and bmw maintenance prog through 112014. Bmw dual clutch transmission fluid change kit eeuroparts.
I just purchased this car and the dealer cpod the car. Assembled by ecs 83220440214kt1 dct transmission service kit. Turbonetics ballbearing turbo worth 30kd4d gearbox hks dump valve boost controllerxcell wastegate double pack titan clutchsurge tankbosch fuel pumpbride bucket seatmikey thompson slicksspitronics man agement bargain for r85 000call or whatsapp for more information 2j 1jz nos precision c63 m3 e46 e92 f80. Dualclutch transmissions seem more complex than a moonshot, and they get so confused at times in normal driving. Bmw claims theres only a couple of tenths in it, 4. What do you like better, the manual or auto on the 335i. Stick shift is the way to go if you are looking for fun.
You can view their inventory, including the listing to this m3, at. According to documents leaked out of bmw s australian arm, the 2009 335i coupe will be available with a. Part 1 of 3 watch as i drive a dual clutch m3 for the first time. I found the manual a little touchy as maybe i just need to get used to it as i used to drive a vtec gsr 5speed. More telling, on rolling starts 560, no launch control to benefit the dct, the manual is faster.
Aug 26, 2008 genuine oem bmw 2012 navigation system map update dvd high version ibus dvd 3 series 2005 3 series convertible 2006 3 series coupe 2006 m3 convertible 20052006 m3 coupe 20052006 7 series 2005 2008 x3 sav 20052010 x5 20052006 z4 models 200. Dsg direct shift gearbox dct dual clutch transmission 7gdct basically a dual clutch transmission with a three pointed star. Jan 15, 2018 stick shift is the way to go if you are looking for fun. The rev matching is an excellent addition to the recipe bmw please take my money and put this on my 1m that allows you more focus on gear changes and. Black on black leather interior mint manual transmission mdrive control full house. I have a 2008 bmw m3 equipped with the dct transmission and my issue is the lag with 23 gears, this is my daily commuter car and for some one who is stuck in stop and go traffic for about 2 hours and 45 miles each way i cant not drive my car any more because of this issue. The manual is an iteration on the m3 and m4s which itself was an iteration of the one found in.
Please limit discussion to improvement of this article. There are five shift settings, ranging from soft to sporty, available in either automatic or manual. I test drove both the cvt and manual wrx before buying mine. Buy bmw m3 convertible cars and get the best deals. Uk website autocar reports the new bmw m3 can be optioned out with a sevenspeed doubleclutch gearbox named, m dct. And i have never had my hands on a dct, an smg, or an automatic that did exactly what i wanted whenever i wanted. The only other m model that still comes with one is the overseasonly manual bmw m5. While fueling the need for cars with more horsepower, bmws mdivision seems to have backed itself into a corner when it comes to offering a variety of transmissions. In other words its about perfect with excellent weighting, precision and feel. I believe i could come to love the dct, but i have so many years in manuals that im much more comfortable with a clutch.
No disrespect to the m3 owner here, he should be fully covered under warranty, i just hate it when bmw does this, last time around it was the runflat cupping fiasco and transmission failures. Peformance is still outstanding, and new dualclutch box is an improvement. The thread is about a specific issue, which in the case of my car and most others has been put right by software updates, and. Its also such an effective replacement for the 2008 bmw m3s conventional manual transmission that we wonder if its not a greater threat to mdivision purists than a bulky retractable hardtop. All of these manuals are being replaced with the dct, or the dual clutch transmission. Bmw dual clutch transmission service kit dctservicekit. Available on all of the m3s body styles coupe, sedan, and convertible, bmws brandnew dualclutch sevenspeed transmission shaves 0. I have a 2008 dct m3, and i have been a participant in that thread.
Bmw m4 manual and dct transmissions compared autoevolution. The dct dual clutch transmission gearboxes have been steadily taking over from the manual gearboxes over the years, most of. As much as we love the standard sixspeed manual standard and the feel and. Its solution is to fit the impressive 414bhp m3 with a 7speed mdct m for motorsport, dct for dualclutch transmission, a gearbox where the ratio is. Bmws sevenspeed, doubleclutch automated manual transmission is now available in the m3. Apr 01, 2020 an automatic typically requires less maintenance than a manual as well, though that can vary from model to model. Lets discuss the what a dct dual clutch transmission actually is, how it works and why its replacing the. Available on all of the m3 s body styles coupe, sedan, and convertible, bmw s brandnew dualclutch sevenspeed transmission shaves 0. Honestly cvt s have made a lot of peogress and i didnt hate it like i thought i would, but it still wasnt as good as the manual. Every bit a performance car, and offering topdown motoring, the m3 convertible is a worthy addition to the range. Bmw m boss says highpowered automatics will even kill.
Our main reason for chosing cvt is the mpg it offers. Dct dual clutch transmission performance software for. Bmw m4 dct explained a dct transmission tutorial how do you drive the bmw m4 dct. Find used bmw m3 e92 cars for sale with your local classified site gumtree south africa. An automatic typically requires less maintenance than a manual as well, though that can vary from model to model.
May 31, 2007 uk website autocar reports the new bmw m3 can be optioned out with a sevenspeed doubleclutch gearbox named, m dct. Cnc machined 6061 billet construction heavy duty cooling fins 2 liters of additional fluid capacity retains factory pan gasket exact oem fitment our new baffle design pan will allow for minimal fluid movement under hard acceleration. Dct dual clutch transmission performance software for 2007. Bmw dual clutch transmission service kit dctservicekit 5i, 5is, 335is, m3, m4, m5, m6, m6 gran coupe, z4.
This page is not a forum for general discussion about continuously variable transmission. Ive driven numerous manuals, but this was my first taste of the double clutch transmission, and i really liked it. The 2008 bmw m3 wont be the only 3series to get bavarias newest dualclutch gearbox. Dual clutch also called direct shift gearbox is a manual dressed up like an auto and great for performance applications despite ford and volkswagen doing an ace job to torpedo the reputation of the technology overall. This is the bmw m4 dct explained, with a full tutorial of how to use. If your transmission is in need of repair, dont compromise the performance and safety of your. Im a young guy like you and trust me when i say you will have much more fun driving the manual one around. Since then the car has a severe lag issue upon braking then accelerating again.
Bmw 323i 328i 328xi 335i 335xi automatic transmission 2008, automatic transmission oil cooler oring by genuine. For vehicles with and without locked differential axle systems, manual. Mar 05, 2018 dual clutch also called direct shift gearbox is a manual dressed up like an auto and great for performance applications despite ford and volkswagen doing an ace job to torpedo the reputation of the technology overall. Finally, a dualclutch automatic gearbox often shifts gears in mere milliseconds. We were the first company in the world to make a dct 7 speed gearbox conversion kit for the supra jza80 and now weve taken it a step further using the latest getrag 7 speed dct gearbox as fitted to the bmw f8x m3m4. Its aggressive looks point to a hardedged road racer of the old school, and the engineers certainly have set their goals high by referring to the porsche 911. Bmw m4 bmw bmw m4 manual bmw m4 dct transmission click to load disqus comments for this story this enables disqus, inc. Browse bmw m3 convertible m dct for sale used listings on. Its quite shocking how it drives in comparison to my manual m3 part 2 will be released tommorow. Browse bmw m3 convertible mdct for sale used listings on. I have test driven the 997 cab,maserati,jag xk, etc.
Core charges are assigned to parts that have reusable components by manufacturers to encourage the return of the used units. For a daily driver like an m3 and considering how effortlessly the dct shifts id go for it every time. Is transmission repair covered under these programs. The m dct drivelogic for m doubleclutch transmission with drivelogic can be used in either manual or automatic mode. Bmw dual clutch transmission service kit dctservicekit 5i, 5is, 335is, m3, m4, m5, m6, m6 gran coupe, z4 save for later available ships in 4 business days. You may wish to ask factual questions about continuously variable transmission at the reference desk, discuss relevant wikipedia policy at the village pump, or ask for help at the help desk. Bmw m3 coupe m competition mdct 20 4 2011 bmw m3 car specs bmw m3 sedan competiition 2011 9 bmw m3 sedan competition mdct 2011 9. This 2008 bmw m3 sedan is finished in black over black leather and was purchased by the seller in 2009 with just 1,215 miles. Aug, 2015 bmw m4 bmw bmw m4 manual bmw m4 dct transmission click to load disqus comments for this story this enables disqus, inc. The bmw m3m4 are the last m performance machines left with a manual transmission. Hi i have a bmw 335i e92 n54 twin turbo for sale or swop.
According to documents leaked out of bmws australian arm, the 2009 335i coupe will be available with a. Dct dual clutch transmission performance software for 200720 bmw m3. However i can understand 100% why people still opt for a manual. A naturally aspirated, front mounted, high reving v8, spinning the rear tires and pushing over 410 bhp is not something you will be able to buy in th. This is a subaru forum comparing cvt vs manual xmission. Bmw m3 2008, sae 75w140 full synthetic api gl5 limited slip hypoid gear oil, 1 liter by liqui moly. Driving the bmw m2 around laguna seca with a dct felt like the right choice. Compare the 2009 bmw m3 base 2dr rearwheel drive coupe sidebyside against the 2008 bmw m3 base 2dr rearwheel drive coupe. The m dct transmission adds a third dimension to the model. Bmw dct billet transmission pan transmission tuning. My wife and i have been driving manual xmissions for well over million miles. Our verdict on the bmw 3 series m3 convertible m dct.