Did early ones have a single clutch and later ones have a dual clutch, or do they all have dual clutches?
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Did early ones have a single clutch and later ones have a dual clutch, or do they all have dual clutches?
Thought it was the later ones that had the DCT 7 speed option...early ones were just auto with the funny paddles.
Don't forget the later ones are the N55 single turbo aswell
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@[Cisk] and @[Paddy] how would you describe the downshifts with the paddles? Are they pretty much instantaneous or is there a bit of a delay?
With the DCT it's instantaneous, gives a blip on downshift too, had a lend of a 2011DCT 335i for a week
a while back...huge amount of fun
Thanks Donal, there wasn't a clear cut answer when I googled. Hmm to hold out or to stop being fussy and just go for it... That is the question!
I never realised that the later model is a single turbo..I wonder why they changed from the twin turbo setup?
Who cares its one less turbo to worry about replacing [emoji1]Quote:
Originally Posted by 318 iS Cosmos
God help the people who own the tri turbos come replacement time
Supposed to be more efficient/reliable. Yea replacing turbos ain't cheap! : /
I wonder is there much lag with the single turbo?
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It's twin scroll apparently..which doesn't help explain it for me though
This helps a bit it looks to be two turbos in one unit http://www.popsci.com/content/two-one-turbochargerQuote:
Originally Posted by Don B
Man that site has Ebola! It's riddledQuote:
Originally Posted by Gar
Yeah with the standard flappy paddles you do feel a bit of pendulem motion as you downshift and wait for the next gear to catch. Upshfting is better and feels quick enough when you want to get moving. In stop start traffic they can feel clunky so i avoid using them in such situations.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
Agreed, up-shifting coming onto a motorway or a good open road it feels good, down-shifting in a hurry I usually floor it and let her kick down but there's still a delay there. It's way better after the full software update though!!Quote:
Originally Posted by Cisk
Thanks for the feedback, that worries me a little.. Must test drive one!
It's not worrying really! Chances are you'll be using the auto most of the time unless you're a regular at doing spirited drives!! Day to day the auto is more than sufficient and is a great balance for spirited and normal run of the mill driving. If you drive one that has no software update and then one that has had the update it'll be quite noticeable though as the non-updated box is very clunky between 1st, 2nd and 3rd.Quote:
Originally Posted by Peter-E36
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No manuals around no
Hena' teeth! I test drove an auto e92 with the paddles and have to say was impressed with how responsive it was, I would prefer it actually.
Breaking all my rules here, fancy an auto SE and considering non sunroof cars :p
Eh, I could be wrong but I thought it was only the M's with a DCT.
Never noticed a DCT option in the configurator for a non M.
Besides an auto box, the others could also have a sport auto gearbox which came with paddles.
I'm sure I'll be shot down so I'll put on the parachute now.
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Originally Posted by Don B
Pretty sure the later ones had thw DCT box...if not, I've no idea what i was driving for the week i had that 335i on loan
I'd say it was a sport auto box.
It you had the reg we might be able to find out.
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Originally Posted by Don B
Just checked with the owner, was definitely a DCT box
Yep the lci have the DCT and N55, same with the 135 and so on. Would love to try it for comparison after trying the paddle auto. I really thought that was good.