07-30-2018, 04:31 AM | #1 |
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Manual or DCT
A lot of people are saying manual over dct and the dct is quite harsh ?
I always thought the DCT gearbox was good and you can change how harsh it bangs the gear in anyway! In my head i was always going to get the DCT, but is manual really the way to go Or is everyone just jumping on the manual bandwagon because it’s now the ‘cool’ thing to have ? |
07-30-2018, 04:37 AM | #2 | |
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As far as MT vs DCT, I'm staying out of that one. I'm sure you can find a DCT m4 to test drive, and maybe a MT M something. |
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07-30-2018, 05:07 AM | #3 |
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I'm having the same "problems".
Currently I have a M2C on order with a manual. In my mind I want to experience a manual on the track. But do I really? I test drove a car with a manual recently, not an M car but a "sportier car" that had a manual, I was not impressed. It felt so slow to shift. My current car is a Golf R MK7.5 with the DSG and I really like that box. Except for the stupid kick down that drives me crazy on the track since it is active even in manual mode... Can you turn off the kick down on the M2C? Anyway, do I really want the manual? I don't really know anymore. I think in my head I imagine it is is going to give me some "magical experience" but in reality it might not. Haha, yeah real problems I have |
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In auto kick down does drop to lowest gear. if you want to drop to lowest gear in manual mode hit kick down and down shift paddle at the same moment. That's the only time kick down does anything in manual, and it's almost impossible to do by accident. |
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DCT is not great in automatic mode in my opinion. Very jerky and unfriendly. Its really good and fast when using the paddles though. |
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The DCT in my e92 M3 was jerky in Auto mode - almost reminded me of an e46 M3 SMG sometimes The DCT in my M2 was slightly jerky once in awhile when I first got it, but a software update made it smooth as butter. imho |
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07-30-2018, 12:54 PM | #9 |
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Drive both then make the best decision for you, don't let others tell you what you should get.
With that said, get the manual. |
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One of my favorite aspects of the DCT vs. PDK - the Porsche didn't give you nearly as much ability to configure the shifting nature of the PDK. DCT is great in that regard.
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I opted for DCT in my build but I'm not sure if I will regret getting the manual. Main reason for DCT is because this will be my DD and driven in mostly hour long traffic each way. Haven't really driven the manual in the F80 or F87 but I heard the clutch is pretty light. Wonder if it's still worth going manual in long LA traffic everyday.
The DCT I had in the 2015 M4 was a bit rough but if you modulate the throttle in first and second, it's not too bad and you get used to it. Also I have driven a 2018 DCT M4 and there's a ton of improvements. No jerkiness at all when I drove one so I expect the M2C to be the same. Last edited by HS_M2C; 07-30-2018 at 01:52 PM.. |
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Manual for me, the M2C wont be my DD.
I drive a Ford F-250 to go to work, so I need some fun on the weekend for tracking purposes and local meets! |
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07-31-2018, 12:22 AM | #20 |
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I have ordered for a DCT, but am struggling with this decision myself. All my sport cars have been manual. I even got my driver's license on a manual Camry of all things.
When my dad was teaching me how to drive many centuries ago (in the manual Camry), I would complain that everyone else was driving an automatic. He then told me, "If you want to remain my son, you better learn how to drive a manual." Needless to say it stuck with me to this day and haunts me in my dreams. |
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07-31-2018, 12:54 AM | #22 |
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If you’re seriously asking this question, I’d wager that you were also seriously considering the Tesla Model 3, or as their fanboys call it: M3. Smh.
I haven’t driven stick since a 2004 WRX and chose to equip my LCI with the 6MT. Long live the standard. If you can’t drive it, go buy the Audi or Tesla. Hah. Then again, if you’re actually in Europe, I can appreciate the pride you might have for the German engineering of the DCT. It might be smart to get it while you can. I wouldn’t be surprised if the ZF replaces it in the next iteration. Last edited by cornercase; 07-31-2018 at 01:00 AM.. |
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