E92 Transmission

Lbassil · 09-04-2009, 02:04 PM

In your opinion, whats better...a manual or the double clutch tranny? Does the double clutch give a lot of problems after a certain time becaue i heard numerous stories of the smg going out in bmws.

southlight · 09-04-2009, 03:52 PM

Welcome to bimmerpost!

I suppose you're talking about the E92 M3, so I'm moving your thread to m3post.

As to the long term reliability of DCT, it's way too early to tell. One thing is for sure though: In case something really goes wrong and you're out of warranty, an replacement transmission will be expensive.

In case you're talking about already known problems of the DCT not being related to long term usage, please use the search function. There's even a sticky thread on the known lag issue.

Best regards,
south

!Xoible · 09-04-2009, 04:18 PM

SenorFunkyPants · 09-04-2009, 05:56 PM

Whereas the E46 M3 SMG used the standard MT, clutch and flywheel (and had some issues with short clutch plate life) the E92 M3 DCT uses multi disc wet clutchs similar to the ones you get in the limited slip diff. Its a sealed for life gearbox so hopefully it will last the life of the car.

Lemans_Blue_M · 09-04-2009, 07:17 PM

ssemerod · 09-04-2009, 09:16 PM

if you have frequented the m3 forums, you will have come across the contradiction man. The net of his posts is that "that which you own is the best"..... well in regards to the dct, which BMW held as a highly acclaimed,, blah blah (advertisement campaign) , have already slated its demise. What does that tell you??? now, before you answer, have a few and think hard!!!

Lbassil · 09-04-2009, 11:29 PM

and this is coming from a new member?? calm down turbo

spyderco10 · 09-05-2009, 01:38 AM

this can't end well...

Green///Hell · 09-05-2009, 01:51 AM

Again? Really?

mkoesel · 09-05-2009, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ssemerod

well in regards to the dct, which BMW held as a highly acclaimed... have already slated its demise. What does that tell you???

It seems irresponsible to me to tell this to a brand new member without mentioning that it is completely unofficial and unconfirmed. If anything, the presence of DCT in the newest BMW concept suggests that there is still life left in the technology.

FStop7 · 09-05-2009, 06:36 AM

Get both, of course

von_zoom · 09-05-2009, 09:47 AM

Lbassil - welcome to the forum. If you do a little searching around the topics posted here, you will find a volume of comments relative to your question. This topic continues to pop up, thus some of the sharp replies. I have the DCT and it works fine.
vz

Lbassil · 09-05-2009, 06:04 PM

thanks all for the input. never used these forums before for any car so this is a first and i was just making sure.

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southlight Moderator / European Editor 1552 Rep 6,754 Posts Drives: X3M Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	Welcome to bimmerpost! I suppose you're talking about the E92 M3, so I'm moving your thread to m3post. As to the long term reliability of DCT, it's way too early to tell. One thing is for sure though: In case something really goes wrong and you're out of warranty, an replacement transmission will be expensive. In case you're talking about already known problems of the DCT not being related to long term usage, please use the search function. There's even a sticky thread on the known lag issue. Best regards, south __________________ Those forums...WHY NOT? JOIN THE 6MT CLUB GROUP
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SenorFunkyPants Brigadier General 2512 Rep 4,381 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	Whereas the E46 M3 SMG used the standard MT, clutch and flywheel (and had some issues with short clutch plate life) the E92 M3 DCT uses multi disc wet clutchs similar to the ones you get in the limited slip diff. Its a sealed for life gearbox so hopefully it will last the life of the car.
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ssemerod Private 1 Rep 70 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: california iTrader: (0)	if you have frequented the m3 forums, you will have come across the contradiction man. The net of his posts is that "that which you own is the best"..... well in regards to the dct, which BMW held as a highly acclaimed,, blah blah (advertisement campaign) , have already slated its demise. What does that tell you??? now, before you answer, have a few and think hard!!!
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von_zoom Captain 30 Rep 915 Posts Drives: 2010 Z06 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: North Carolina iTrader: (0)	Lbassil - welcome to the forum. If you do a little searching around the topics posted here, you will find a volume of comments relative to your question. This topic continues to pop up, thus some of the sharp replies. I have the DCT and it works fine. vz __________________ Previous Track Toy
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Lbassil New Member 2 Rep 5 Posts Drives: white e92 m3 double clutch Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South Bay iTrader: (0)	thanks all for the input. never used these forums before for any car so this is a first and i was just making sure.
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