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Things are fine now, and it's not because of the car lol. I'm just happy to be in a M2 but if anyone wants to trade my 11k mile dct executive for a manual hit me up lol. |
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Props to you for admitting you made the wrong transmission choice. No one should buy a vehicle with an automatic if they want a 6MT because of their spouse. If one's spouse is so selfish as to demand that BOTH or ALL cars have to be set up for her... (as opposed to HER learning to drive a manual transmission vehicle in these days of auto rev match, hill holder etc) then perhaps she isn't a keeper anyway.. or.. at the least.. you might end up later with a divorce AND a vehicle with the wrong gearbox.. the best spouses/mates always say... " it's your car honey.. get what you want". |
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I like the way you phrase this. I have always thought it was weird when someone posts "should I get a manual or DCT ?" If your really a manual transmission person it isn't even a question. I like manual transmissions, if I had to chose between a manual and a conventional automatic transmission or god forbid a CVT I would absolutely go with the manual but I have to say I love the DCT for a variety of reasons none of which have to do with my wife. To her credit when it came time to buy my next car she would not let me compromise in any way, said get exactly what you want. I suggested maybe I should just get a used M235i and she would not have it, wouldn't even let me finish the sentence. She's a keeper ! |
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01-09-2018, 01:58 PM | #30 |
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What I find interesting is I tend to switch between using the paddles or the knob kind of randomly. On a sharp turn it's easier to use the knob, but the paddles make it easier to shift 2 or 3 gears at once, but other than those situations I could use either. I think I generally like using the knob more, it feels more physical like I am doing something, but sometimes I just hit the paddles instead, and I don't really know why.
Do you guys find you use the paddles or the knob or do you just use whatever feels right at the time? |
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01-09-2018, 02:56 PM | #31 |
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I use both (Paddle n Knob) depending on what the situation is. Subconsciously I tend to use the knob. If I think about it I tend to use the paddles!
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01-09-2018, 06:24 PM | #32 |
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Same for me...that is because my left hand is usually resting on the gear lever (Right hand drive in OZ). this am driving to work pulled up behind a white M2 at the lights...mine is BSM.
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01-09-2018, 07:08 PM | #33 |
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Id say (60% auto) for daily driving (40% manual mode) when in the canyons, or just feeling frisky, or somebody else is trying to play, Ill play along sometimes. Quick process too... sport mode, knock the shifter right, Ill hit the Remus button if Im feeling extra spicy. Paddles are super fun and responsive. NO RAGRETS on my DCT at all. I have all the options and no drawbacks. :P
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01-09-2018, 08:25 PM | #34 |
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I have no idea how anyone shifts paddles mounted to the steering wheel in day to day driving. At a left hand turn from stopped do you just stay in 1st? So damn awkward.
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I've only driven a few flappy paddle automatics. Friend's R32, m3 test drive, my associate's 488. The Ferrari with the column mounted paddles would be the only way I would go. I drive my wife's automatic with "manual" shift knob thing and my work vehicle has a auto knob shifter thing. They are ok I guess, but not for me.
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I talked to some M3/M2 guys at my track, a few of them said they dislike the DCT paddle placement. i only asked because im in the market for M2 or M3. They were drooling over the column mounted paddles. just goes to show you can't please everyone...no matter what the price range you are shopping for.
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Cool to hear about all different ways you do it, I drive manual 99% and mainly with the paddles. I'm surprised though how naturally I instead shift with the stick when necessary without thinking, going round a really tight corner in town, autocross hairpin and so on. But early on (in my CSL with SMG) I did have to think twice to push or pull the stick, hahaha.
Driving on race tracks I never need to shift with the stick, just keep your hands quarter to three at all times. Having fun going sideways a bit... yeah, need to hit the stick sometimes :-D Last edited by MagnusT; 01-10-2018 at 03:31 PM.. |
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Automatic until all temps are fine, then in the city to Traction mode to let everyone know I am driving past...
On the highway to Sport mode, hardly use Sport+ mode other than on twisty roads and track. MR |
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01-20-2018, 05:11 PM | #43 |
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I sometimes use auto mode when I'm on the highway with cruise control engaged. Otherwise, always manual mode. I mostly drive with DSC off unless it's wet and/or very cold, or the cruise is engaged. Very wet/cold conditions I usually keep it in 'comfort' 'cause if I do need the nannies, I want them at maximum effectiveness. Sometimes I'll put it in Sport if it's kind of wet. I don't like the artificially sensitive throttle and "slam-you-in-the-back-for-no-reason" shifts in sport+.
I did try automatic mode with DSC off on the track, and at an auto-x. Auto shift is pretty good on the track, but not so much at auto-x. |
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The only legitimate reason to choose auto
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