08-25-2011, 10:54 AM | #1 |
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When is somebody going to post a video of a drag race between a 1M coupe and a 135i with DCT (double clutch transmission)?
What's the bet the speed of DCT gear changes + launch control makes up for the 25 less Kw and a drag race will be dead equal... OR heavens above the DCT might actually mean the 135 is quicker in a straight line...? Last edited by doot; 08-25-2011 at 11:17 AM.. Reason: DTC, DSG, DKG...whatever.. lols |
08-25-2011, 11:16 AM | #5 |
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I am sure doot recognizes this, but he has a good question IMHO.
A great driver with a good launch and the 1M coupe would probably win. But DCT launch control and millisecond gear changes mean that any punter can most likely beat a typical 1m owner to 100. You are right it doesn't matter it's just interesting. |
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08-25-2011, 11:21 AM | #7 |
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When is someone going to post a video of a 1M drag racing a Mustang GT? If the Ford wins, I'm going to have to kill myself.
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08-25-2011, 11:28 AM | #8 |
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The OP had a good question as they are far more comparable cars than your flame would suggest. I am sure it is a question that many have considered that don't intend to track the car.
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08-25-2011, 12:34 PM | #9 | |
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08-25-2011, 01:16 PM | #10 |
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Fwiw - I don't consider myself the greatest thing out there when it comes to shifting, but I can shift pretty darn quick, and a few months back decided to answer this question myself by lining up with a buddy who also owns a '11 135i, but with DCT.
Mind you, based on what I had heard/read, I expected to be shredded by this super transmission but the results were surprising: from a dig I beat him (which I couldn't believe myself). Not sure if the launch control delay had anything to do with it, but I jumped a full carlength ahead and stayed there until I let go at about 110-120. Now from a roll (40 and up), he beat me by about half a carlength. Again, of the two races the one I thought I'd definitely lose I won, and the one I thought I had a chance in I ended up losing. Factors to take into account: my car is a stripper and his car is fully loaded (would the weight difference be enough to matter?), also apparently there is a delay for DCT to engage when using lc. |
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08-25-2011, 01:57 PM | #12 |
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Based on Insideline's dyno results, the 1M has a 46 hp and 71 lb-ft advantage over a 135 with the N54. The DCT can not make up for this difference in engine performance.
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08-25-2011, 05:30 PM | #18 |
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Now that's just silly. I'd rather have a manual any day, but to say a double clutch tranny isn't any better than a auto kinda makes you look like you don't know what youre talking about.
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08-26-2011, 09:09 AM | #22 |
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Look forward to my first encounter against a 1M.. To be fair, I do have software too so would expect to have the legs on one, but should still be interesting with them having similar power outputs..
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