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Originally Posted by maxnix
Too bad no one asked them why DCT was so easy to couple with the N54 in the 335is and so difficult with essentially the same N54 in the 1M!
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there have been reports in different threads that DCT contributes greatly to drivetrain heat, which compromises track reliability with respect to the limp home mode. Also, it appears that the gearbox on the 1M actually has cooling, and it's been rumored that the cooling setup may have been borrowed from the DCT design. Even still... the idea of the 1M is a car with reduced weight... more focused for the track, and most track drivers prefer a manual vs, an autobox, especially an autobox that adds weight and may make the car less trackworthy! DCT is now available in the 135 i hear.... which kinda nixes the " politics " thing..