<![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission - Jalopnik Comments]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission - Jalopnik Comments]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> What? No credit for the tip email I sent with PDF attachment? Sheesh.

BuddyHinton

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> i cant wait to be stuck behind some guy at the local drag strip taking 15min to stage as he trys to figuer out how to get the damn thing to lanch while flipping thro the instruction book...
still a bad ass car tho...

phatnackySS

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> So is this another Borg-Warner box or is it proprietary BMW?

imoody

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> @Andrewpetty:
That is some funny shit. PSX FTW!!!!!

mrrobotanger

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Couldn't there just be an "Ignite" button?

NovaloadMissesPolar

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Looks pretty nice, but I would still prefer a true manual. Something about developing algorithms in the brain, and the thrill of accoplishing nice heel-toe downshifts all by yourself.

Would you want a computer to shift your wife for you? Sure, she'll get to the finish line a couple of tenths quicker, but wouldn't it also take some of the fun out of it?

Turboner

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> I'm an Audi loyalist, but I would consider the M3 just for this transmission.

nirad

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> @Mad_Science: This is my vote for COTD

penaloza

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> If only Konami made cars...

AdamMan

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Traction control should have settings for different road condition, NOT for the exact speed you want to start at. It should be completely transparent to the driver.
Does BMW bother to drive any of their cars in the real world any more?

diskreet

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Can someone post a DIY repair for slipping dual clutch gearbox and electrical/software malfunction? Ok thks.

piththeelder

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Add lightness, not more modes.

Mad_Science

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Dual clutch would rock on a 335d :D

b33g33

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> I'm quite sure that I will have to see that "launch" in action before I try to comprehend the actual acrobatics the engine and transmission, or my feet and hands for that matter, have to undertake. I doubt mere words do it justice.

Volvo explained it in a way that seemed to sell me on the benefits of the dual clutch auto, however.

[www.swedespeed.com]

instrumentofaction

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> @snep: COTD

jdepould

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> And to engage non-pretentious mode, just press Up-Up-Down-Down-Left-Right-Left-Right-A-....

LTDScott, Porcubimmer pilot

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Interesting. And I bet it blends!!!

OK, jokes aside. This ought to be great on tracks. And maybe really comfy on your daily commute as well.
I wonder when BMW is starting to offer a similar dual clutch for the rest of their range.

PhilipHubs

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> @sho220: That's the feature I've been waiting for. SOLD!

FЯeeMan is slowly cЯawling out of the new commenting system

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> @badco-fascism: It brews a single cup of coffee.

sho220

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Other than "presses down the gas pedal" it makes complete sense.

sho220

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> wow did anyone notice the extra 264 lbs (120 kg) that the M DCT transmissio adds to this M3? And yet its still 0.2 sec faster in the 0-60. At least all that weight is in the lowest center point of the car.

panos540

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> But what happens if I put the car into S6, push the lever forward until the starter flag appears, press the gas pedal, then the brake pedal, then pull the cruise control lever by accident?

badco/LoJ

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> wouldn't be easier to activate launch control by hitting up, up, down, down, left, right, left, right, B, A, select, start?

Andrewpetty

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Next from BMW, the electric fork.

Tanshanomi

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> so where's Chrysler's automated manual? Did they even mention it at the auto show?

abgwin

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Should be good for at least 10k miles before it explodes. Did they make it out of Nikasil? Just shift your own damn gears, rich people!!!!

OctaneBoaster

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Launch control sounds pretty much the same as SMGII. I don't remember seeing the flag icon, but it sounds pretty cool. Assuming you aren't on a steep grade, or that the gradient detector still works in launch mode, you don't really have to keep your foot on the brake at all. Once you release the center shift stalk, BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE!!! @ASH, speak for yourself...

Uberdude328i

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> @ash78: I'm not sure I follow what you're saying. I keep thinking third leg as in penis. I'm not sure my penis helps me drive.

snep

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> @snep: But as much as their owners would like to believe, their third legs are still not prehensile enough to help out.

The Name's Ash78, Housewares

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> @yellofury: I will always love manuals, but you got to admit that it's quite a complicated way to drive a vehicle. You're using all of your limbs to do something. I do prefer this type of engagement, but it's not the best way to handle a vehicle when your racing around a track.

snep

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Spin...I thought you were limiting your posting to all things Italian.

Nonetheless, good to see you laying down digital ink, even if it's about Bruce.

Al Navarro

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> You forgot to mention it takes 1.21 gigawatts to power. or rather ///M Power, whatever the kids are calling it these days.

TCameron

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> and don't forget to put in the crystals.

It works. You don't even know.

Unregular

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> whats wrong with a gated shifter?

yellofury * * * * *

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> I'm just going to go ahead and assume that one should take their foot off the brake also.

johnnyichiban

]]> <![CDATA[M-Power! Five Things We Know About BMW's Dual Clutch Transmission]]> Do what now?

The Name's Ash78, Housewares

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