[Ian ///M]

When I'm in a crawl depending on the pace I just pull from second to avoid the sensation you mention. Creeping in first will always be touchy when it comes to avoiding engine braking with such a high gear ratio . The car does allow you to switch to 2nd then crawl and I find myself doing this more and more

[Bluedoor]

Originally Posted by bim2er

Think of a DCT as a manual transmission with computer actuated clutches rather than a clutch pedal. That is why it feals like it's in neutral. It's in gear with the clutch not engaged until you press the accelerator. It does not behave like an an automatic with a torque converter because it is not.

Well said....it is an automatic clutch with the beauty of having the engine directly connected to the wheels when in gear just like a MT. The DCT clutch is a wonderful alternative to the traditional torque converter which generally makes me nuts. I learned to love the distinction in my 09 M3 but never was able to convince my wife it wasn't a defect.