Why no shift lights for a 6MT?

GewoW · 02-26-2008, 01:42 AM

I didn't see this question asked here, so I decided to ask it!

Basically I saw the vert ad, with the M-DCT that has shift lights and I'm like...wow how nice! Let's not put the shift lights for the 6MT!!

Anyone know what's up with this? Is it in all M-DCTs? or just the vert (I wouldn't think so)...

murellus · 02-26-2008, 06:39 AM

cost cutting measures...you dont want to fork over the $2700 and get dct, well no shift lights for you.

seriously though, i don't know

just go with dct

Hammer · 02-26-2008, 06:49 AM

Why the hell do you need shiftlights? Your car shows you the current rpm

M-Maika · 02-26-2008, 07:15 AM

Yeah.
It looks like a F1 car with the lights.

RandyB · 02-26-2008, 07:33 AM

I'm glad it's M-DCT specific. Don't want, don't need!

grkmec · 02-26-2008, 07:58 AM

can someone post the ad... I have DCT on order and wondering how its looks

Wads · 02-26-2008, 08:38 AM

Not sure if there is a video showing them in action but the following link shows the shift lights above the rev counter:

http://origin.bmw.com/com/en/newvehi...ivelogic1.html

GewoW · 02-26-2008, 09:16 AM

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Originally Posted by murellus

cost cutting measures...you dont want to fork over the $2700 and get dct, well no shift lights for you.

seriously though, i don't know

just go with dct

F that! I wanna track the car and enjoy myself, and I don't see that happening as much as it would with a stick...where you can get that perfect heel+toe and that amazingly quick upshift...

just makes it a little more fun, and I'm a little disappointed that 6mt has no shift-lights...

and plus, the 6MT ain't that much slower, it's gearing is pretty equivalent to the M-DCT, but just a liiiiiiiitle longer.

GewoW · 02-26-2008, 09:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Wads

Not sure if there is a video showing them in action but the following link shows the shift lights above the rev counter:

http://origin.bmw.com/com/en/newvehi...ivelogic1.html

the video, i believe, is on that same page

the_stranger · 02-26-2008, 09:55 AM

Those shift lights look awesome. Too bad it isnt there in the 6MT.

!Xoible · 02-26-2008, 10:00 AM

bro over 5k RPM every time you blink you're passing like 234953 feet dude, i better not be looking at no shift lights

lakerfan007 · 02-26-2008, 10:10 AM

The thing about the E92 M3 is that the peak horsepower is also at the redline, so realistically, there is no "Optimal" shift point that when you shift up you will hit the max HP, so those lights are kinda useless in my mind

GewoW · 02-26-2008, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by lakerfan007

The thing about the E92 M3 is that the peak horsepower is also at the redline, so realistically, there is no "Optimal" shift point that when you shift up you will hit the max HP, so those lights are kinda useless in my mind

well no, that's precisely why they're useful...bcuz you just notice the lights pass by...and I would GUESS that they would blink of smthg when ur at 82-8300 rpm for you to shift @ 8400.

just easier for the initial stages when you're getting used to shifting @ 8400 by looking @ the stupid rev-counter, until you get a grasp of things and relate engine pitch to rev count...so that you can do it closed eyes after a while

GregW / Oregon · 02-26-2008, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by GewoW

...until you get a grasp of things and relate engine pitch to rev count...so that you can do it closed eyes after a while

Uhh, that might not be such a good idea!

chicagobimmerboy · 02-26-2008, 11:46 AM

yeah cost cutting, how much could that possibly add to the production price of each car?

Jimmyz · 02-26-2008, 12:24 PM

The tach is my shift light...

GewoW · 02-26-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by GregW / Oregon

Uhh, that might not be such a good idea!

I have ESP...no need for eyes. I drive by smell.

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