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      06-19-2017, 12:52 PM   #23
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Yep, I read that they did that by design because of the experience to feel the gear change jolting you in the drivers seat.
They did that because a dct is heavier. At least thats what they say.
So that makes it a performance choice, not an experience choice.
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      06-19-2017, 12:56 PM   #24
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well whatever it is...it compares very favorably to the pdk
Yes the same tranny has been bmw's scapegoat for discontinuing the manual AND DCT on the new M5. ZF8s for all.
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      06-19-2017, 12:56 PM   #25
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I was not aware 135is had DCTs. I thought they were just auto's with manual shifting options.
335is and the Z4 3.5is as well..
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