7 Speed DCT Shifting

BMWZ4RIDER · 08-09-2013, 08:50 PM

After 10 months of ownership, I am still amazed at the performance of 300 HP Twin Turbo with the 7 DCT transmission. I love lead footing around in Sport+ in Maunal. However, I am so use to a full manual and having to let off the throttle while shifting that I find myself doing the same, letting off tHe throttle, in DCT manual. I know the transmission was designed for full manual shift with the throttle position maintained, it's just a hard habit to kick. Does this lifting off the throttle damage the DCT while n manual mode? Anyone else experience this?

jparnes1 · 08-09-2013, 09:01 PM

I can't why it would be a problem but I'd recommend getting out of the habit. You'll be much faster if you maintain the throttle.

pbw · 08-10-2013, 01:22 AM

Keep your foot planted! A more enjoyable ride

BlueZ4Arizona · 08-10-2013, 07:53 AM

I too love the DCT.

Keeping the foot planted unleashes all 332 HP.

The 35i really has about 332 HP, as proven by Dynamometer tests. When 280 HP is getting the the wheels, it is a sure bet that a car has way more than 300 HP at the Flywheel.

The 300HP BMW documents is well understated.

The 35is has well more than its documented 335 HP as well.

markmatthews · 08-12-2013, 06:06 AM

keep your right foot welded to the go pedal and let the DCT work its magic

BMWZ4RIDER · 08-12-2013, 06:30 AM

I am forcing myself to drive harder, longer and shifting faster to break my habit. I enrolled myself in an intense BMW therapy class.

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BMWZ4RIDER BMWZ4Rider 69 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (0)	7 Speed DCT Shifting After 10 months of ownership, I am still amazed at the performance of 300 HP Twin Turbo with the 7 DCT transmission. I love lead footing around in Sport+ in Maunal. However, I am so use to a full manual and having to let off the throttle while shifting that I find myself doing the same, letting off tHe throttle, in DCT manual. I know the transmission was designed for full manual shift with the throttle position maintained, it's just a hard habit to kick. Does this lifting off the throttle damage the DCT while n manual mode? Anyone else experience this? __________________ 2009 BMW Z4 35i/SMG/DCT/Premium,Cold, Sound PK/Com Acc/Ash/PDC/Wind Deflector/Smoked Reflectors/Red Calipers/Cl Mask/M Series Grill/6000K LED's/De-Badged/M Pedals/CF Mirrors-Engine Cover/Stubby/20% Tint/H8 LED's/LCI Side Markers/Sniper Sprint Spoiler/VMR V710/H&R Sport Springs/KN.
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jparnes1 Colonel 242 Rep 2,387 Posts Drives: 2016 340i, 2012 Z4 35i Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NY iTrader: (1)	I can't why it would be a problem but I'd recommend getting out of the habit. You'll be much faster if you maintain the throttle. __________________ 2016 340i XDrive, EBII/black, 6 MT, M Sport, Track Handling, Cold Weather, Tech, Lighting, Driver Assistance Plus. 2012 Z4 35i, ED 2/24/2012, Melbourne Red Metallic, Black Leather, Carbon Trim, 6MT, M Sport, CW, PP, PS, NAV, CA.
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pbw First Lieutenant 248 Rep 371 Posts Drives: bmw 240i xdrive g42 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: uk iTrader: (0) Garage List 2022 240i x-drive [0.00]	Keep your foot planted! A more enjoyable ride
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BlueZ4Arizona Private First Class 4 Rep 101 Posts Drives: 2009 Z4 sDrive 35i Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chandler, AZ iTrader: (0)	I too love the DCT. Keeping the foot planted unleashes all 332 HP. The 35i really has about 332 HP, as proven by Dynamometer tests. When 280 HP is getting the the wheels, it is a sure bet that a car has way more than 300 HP at the Flywheel. The 300HP BMW documents is well understated. The 35is has well more than its documented 335 HP as well. Last edited by BlueZ4Arizona; 08-10-2013 at 08:06 AM..
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markmatthews Private 3 Rep 89 Posts Drives: LS3 Z51 MZ6 Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Socal iTrader: (0)	keep your right foot welded to the go pedal and let the DCT work its magic
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BMWZ4RIDER BMWZ4Rider 69 Rep 801 Posts Drives: 2009 BMW Z4 35i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Cape Cod, MA iTrader: (0)	I am forcing myself to drive harder, longer and shifting faster to break my habit. I enrolled myself in an intense BMW therapy class. __________________ 2009 BMW Z4 35i/SMG/DCT/Premium,Cold, Sound PK/Com Acc/Ash/PDC/Wind Deflector/Smoked Reflectors/Red Calipers/Cl Mask/M Series Grill/6000K LED's/De-Badged/M Pedals/CF Mirrors-Engine Cover/Stubby/20% Tint/H8 LED's/LCI Side Markers/Sniper Sprint Spoiler/VMR V710/H&R Sport Springs/KN.
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