[Budget M3]

Originally Posted by M3 Adjuster

We certainly agree in that these are techniques that many if not all MT drivers should employ.. but I will state again.. such topics are NOT taught at Driver's Ed.. which is the basic level of education of driving. Neither is actual double clutching.. unless it's driver's ed for big Rigs.. I bet most of the people that own a DCT transmission don't even know that one can double (de)clutch with a manual transmission..

A perfect double clutch downshift into third in full four wheel drift around your favorite turn is like holing a 30-foot putt on a wet green. It doesn't happen often, but when it does, it's AWESOME!.

DCT will always be faster than a human double clutch, but where's the fun in that?

[Karmic Man]

Currently DD a DCT...missing the 6MT

DCT is faster when downshifting but losing out loads of heel n toe or double declutching fun I could have with a 6MT. Upshifting doesn’t feel much if any faster and losing out that high rev flat gear change drama..,I love that feeling of slamming a gear in during an up-shift

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by tskeen

I’ve been a manual only guy. At times nearly militant about trying to convince others they were wrong if they didn’t agree. This time around, with this car, I’m going DCT. Few reasons to follow.
1. I have a GT4 that gives me my manual fix when I need it
2. The M2 being a turbo will almost certainly be tuned and I believe the DTC is better suited to handle the extra torque.
3. My wife will be way more likely to drive the M2 DCT. In nearly 3 years she’s never driven the GT4. Now some may suggest this is a good thing. But convincing her to buy another car that’ll only be driven by me is a stretch .

2. The DCT has limitations to the torque it can handle. Around 580. Stock 6mT in M4 have been pushed over 800tq. You would need clutch packs in a DCT.

[dmk08]

Originally Posted by babym2

the MT in the M2 is awful, I would never get it again

I am coming from a C7 Z06, the tremec in that car is night and day compared to my M2

you sold a Z06 for an M2?.. Why?

On topic. Ive owned plenty of tremec and this tranny in my M4. Tremec is better but the M4/M2 is light years ahead of the E series gear box in the old m3.