Some DCT questions

AGAV13 · 05-09-2013, 07:46 PM

I ordered a 135is about a month ago and it is currently waiting to be shipped over. Only having driven for a brief time a 135i with a DCT i have a few general questions about the transmission.
- Is there a learning curve to the DCT? Should i shift the gearbox just like a i would a manual when downshifting, or would i drive it more like an automatic waiting for the RPM to drop before shifting?
- When in stop and go traffic i heard that with Dual Clutch gearboxes you are supposed to shift into manual to save wear and tear on the clutches. Is this true?
- Any other general tips with the transmission or info on my soon to be new car?

tuco44 · 05-09-2013, 09:08 PM

- no learning curve, IMO. Just drive it, once out of the break-in miles/kms, you can play with the Sport settings and do what is best for you.
- no, nonsense.
- you will likely be amazed at what this tranny can do. You can drive it D like a granny, or go Sport/Sport button for the gusto.

That said, even the DCT tranny is not as driver involving as the manual tranny. Your call.

tyler9595 · 05-09-2013, 09:43 PM

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Originally Posted by tuco44

- no learning curve, IMO. Just drive it, once out of the break-in miles/kms, you can play with the Sport settings and do what is best for you.
- no, nonsense.
- you will likely be amazed at what this tranny can do. You can drive it D like a granny, or go Sport/Sport button for the gusto.

That said, even the DCT tranny is not as driver involving as the manual tranny. Your call.

Break-in shmake-in. I'm pushin' buttons and slappin' that stick all over the place during the first 1200 mi. I figure if I keep it under 5k RPM, I'm being pretty kind to the car.

tuco44 · 05-10-2013, 12:04 AM

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Originally Posted by tyler9595

Break-in shmake-in. I'm pushin' buttons and slappin' that stick all over the place during the first 1200 mi. I figure if I keep it under 5k RPM, I'm being pretty kind to the car.

Suit yourself.

sochermit · 05-10-2013, 06:09 AM

I too was a little apprehensive about doing all the different configuration that are available with the DCT. I asked questions and did a lot of reading. The bottom line, for me, is that you actually do not do any gear changes yourself. The computer, I forgot its designation, does all the changing. Hopefully the designers and computer know when to change gears and not do any damage to the engine, trans... So far I have gone through various combinations with no problems just a lot of fun. BME "the ultimate driving machine".

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AGAV13 Captain 806 Rep 952 Posts Drives: AW 135is (#363/586) Join Date: May 2012 Location: CT 860 iTrader: (2)	Some DCT questions I ordered a 135is about a month ago and it is currently waiting to be shipped over. Only having driven for a brief time a 135i with a DCT i have a few general questions about the transmission. - Is there a learning curve to the DCT? Should i shift the gearbox just like a i would a manual when downshifting, or would i drive it more like an automatic waiting for the RPM to drop before shifting? - When in stop and go traffic i heard that with Dual Clutch gearboxes you are supposed to shift into manual to save wear and tear on the clutches. Is this true? - Any other general tips with the transmission or info on my soon to be new car? __________________ CURRENT 2017 Boxster S ?718? (07/27/18) 2018 Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Rubicon Recon - (10/28/18) SOLD 2013 BMW 135is #363/586 - AW, Black Boston Leather w/ Exclusive Blue Stitching, Prem., Tech, DCT, Heated Seats, HK
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tuco44 Colonel 644 Rep 2,294 Posts Drives: 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Western Canada iTrader: (0)	- no learning curve, IMO. Just drive it, once out of the break-in miles/kms, you can play with the Sport settings and do what is best for you. - no, nonsense. - you will likely be amazed at what this tranny can do. You can drive it D like a granny, or go Sport/Sport button for the gusto. That said, even the DCT tranny is not as driver involving as the manual tranny. Your call. __________________ 2018 340i xDrive M Perf Edtn Sunset Orange Previous BMWs - 19 others since 1971.
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sochermit Lieutenant 61 Rep 574 Posts Drives: 2003 325i, 2012 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Canyon Lake, TX iTrader: (0)	I too was a little apprehensive about doing all the different configuration that are available with the DCT. I asked questions and did a lot of reading. The bottom line, for me, is that you actually do not do any gear changes yourself. The computer, I forgot its designation, does all the changing. Hopefully the designers and computer know when to change gears and not do any damage to the engine, trans... So far I have gone through various combinations with no problems just a lot of fun. BME "the ultimate driving machine".
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