Official M-DCT Club Thread

[K3N R3D]

My fellow E92 M3/M-DCT enthusiasts.

Are we going to let our brothers Lucid, Nechronics, Mantis, Southlight, ChinoOrtega and others show us up with their cool aviators and official 6MT Club???

Come on guys lets show those old timers that we are the wave of the future. We will no longer stand for jerkyness in our gear changes. In traffic our feet will be at ease as we go into automatic mode effortlessly with complete precision. We demand smooth and fast gear changes every single time. We will always get 0 - 60 in 4.6 seconds or less no matter our mood or the quality of our effectiveness as a driver.

And most importantly, club M-DCT's wives will be happy. And you know what they say?
Shared joy is a double joy; shared sorrow is half a sorrow. ~Swedish Proverb


ARE YOU WITH ME????
If you've ordered your new E92 with M-DCT you are automatically a member. Show your support below. I will continue to add all those that are members to the list.

Members are:

K3N R3D
FifthStreetz
skierman64
SMSgt B
gasman
KKSigua
batchelorc
swamp2
Mx3
Nucking Futs!
M-Maika
DonM3
WCH
CHRISFASTM3
Keto
apw2607
CSL-Fanatik
ANT397
Mack211
Leonidas
GTR-M3
JEllis
m3pilot
reinaldo335
DC52E55
gadget
Z4dave
BMWMB
gorun
berb_uk
e92OMG
ShadeM3
M3MIKE
FusionM3
trah23
Davo2003
MDCTFTW
xxruffdmxx
djdomenick
bmwprince4life
leq63
jdherman
laicosmo
M3NTAL
Zed
Redokee
RealSanaii
HammerM3
hankit
armyav8tor
TheBry
darkalley
Forsaken
Niels E46 M3
man02195
Prestonr05
Dascamel
Patricius
GT3 Tim
yelbom76
sfbimmer13
M3Cat
Dr. T
Bob@BPS


We wear our M-DCT Bagde with pride :D :respect:

P.S. A few of us are using the image below for one week just to show support. You are welcome to do the same. You can always change it back to your original aviator this weekend.

[T Bone]

I am in.....

We need to start looking at cool avatars.

The Club 6MT have a cool avatar but how do you show the great technology that is the M-DCT?

I am sure people had this debate with the electric starter.... The Hand-crankers had a great 1920's Internet avatar of a handcrank and the Electric starter guys had mediocre avatars of a key or a button.

We need something cool for M-DCT

[K3N R3D]

I am in.....

We need to start looking at cool avatars.

The Club 6MT have a cool avatar but how do you show the great technology that is the M-DCT?

I am sure people had this debate with the electric starter.... The Hand-crankers had a great 1920's Internet avatar of a handcrank and the Electric starter guys had mediocre avatars of a key or a button.

We need something cool for M-DCT

I agree I will start working on an aviator tomorrow. Unless someone wants to contribute something before. Welcome :D

[Epacy]

Is T-bone actually buying a M3?

[KKSigua]

Count Me In

[batchelorc]

I'm in! :cool:

[swamp2]

Although I never got around to formalizing a club I think I am actually a founding memeber. We have BS-ed about such a club for sometime. I guess I just did not feel the need to formalize things. It is OK as well to stick to formalities, in which case I'll just be the spokesman or communications officer.

M-DCT FTW.

P.S. My DCT car is on order as well.

[Mx3]

Count me in.

[Nucking Futs!]

M-DCT FTW.

P.S. My DCT car is on order as well.

x 2!!! I have a tentative delivery date of mid-July. :)

PS: Not sure if I wanna change my avatar since I think it's pretty cool. :D

[M-Maika]

Count me in!
:)

[DonM3]

Count me in! My M-DCT car was ordered in Jan 08.

[K3N R3D]

Count Me In
:thumbsup:

I'm in! :cool:
:thumbsup:

Although I never got around to formalizing a club I think I am actually a founding memeber. We have BS-ed about such a club for sometime. I guess I just did not feel the need to formalize things. It is OK as well to stick to formalities, in which case I'll just be the spokesman or communications officer.

M-DCT FTW.

P.S. My DCT car is on order as well.
I saw many people wanting to do it. I just wanted to make it official since I saw all the cool 6MT aviators around the boards. Spokesman/Communications Officer you are. :thumbsup:

Count me in.
:thumbsup:

x 2!!! I have a tentative delivery date of mid-July. :)

PS: Not sure if I wanna change my avatar since I think it's pretty cool. :D
Me, FifthStreetz, skierman64, SMSgt B are only changing our aviator for a week to show support. You can always change it back this weekend. I will work on a better aviator later.

Count me in!
:)
:thumbsup:

Count me in! My M-DCT car was ordered in Jan 08.
:thumbsup:

Thanks for the support guys, all input and suggestions are welcome.

-Ken

[Nucking Futs!]

Me, FifthStreetz, skierman64, SMSgt B are only changing our aviator for a week to show support. You can always change it back this weekend. I will work on a better aviator later.

OIC, sounds good then. :)

[WCH]

I'm in too!

[T Bone]

Is T-bone actually buying a M3?


I am test driving a 6MT this weekend and the MDCT when it arrives at my dealer. No buying decision until I test drive.

My 335xi would be the car to go if I did buy.

[ChrisFastM3]

I'm in! June delivery :)

[footie]

If asked nicely I might consider designing one for you too.

Posted the photo link to the gear selector (not a gear knob at such) and I bet I could come up with something.

[Keto]

I'm in.

[K3N R3D]

Members what do you think about an official siggy? Thanks to Footie for offering to design an official Aviator/siggy.

[apw2607]

M-DCT here as well. Now in production ...

[T Bone]

If asked nicely I might consider designing one for you too.

Posted the photo link to the gear selector (not a gear knob at such) and I bet I could come up with something.


Hey Footie, good work on the 6MT avatar..... I am thinking for the MDCT logo, something novel would be ideal (not too far off from the geek with the joystick).

See if you can do something with this one (serious request)

http://hackedgadgets.com/wp-content/atari_2600_joystick_tv_remote_466.JPG

[M-Maika]

Hey Footie, good work on the 6MT avatar..... I am thinking for the MDCT logo, something novel would be ideal (not too far off from the geek with the joystick).

See if you can do something with this one (serious request)

http://hackedgadgets.com/wp-content/atari_2600_joystick_tv_remote_466.JPG

:laughabov:bellyroll:lol:
:thumbsup:

[K3N R3D]

We need nominations for different positions. These are the positions available so far.

I nominate myself to be one of the board members. And Swamp2 as Spokesman/Communications Officer

Other positions available:
Club President
Board Members

[T Bone]

We need nominations for different positions. These are the positions available so far.

I nominate myself to be one of the board members. And Swamp2 as Spokesman/Communications Officer

Other positions available:
Club President
Board Members


I nominate you K3N R3D to be prez
Swamp - Sargeant at Arms

[Nucking Futs!]

x 2!!! I have a tentative delivery date of mid-July. :)

PS: Not sure if I wanna change my avatar since I think it's pretty cool. :D

Correction...Dealer called today & said someone canceled so I took their order spot. Thus, my new delivery date of end of May...woohoo! :happyanim:

[CSL-Fanatik]

M-DCT all the way for me. SMG has been a fantastic gizmo in my e46, and now the upgrade. When I think about it, what's going to come after DCT? - Nothing. It does not get any better.

Best,

CSL

[Nucking Futs!]

M-DCT all the way for me. SMG has been a fantastic gizmo in my e46, and now the upgrade. When I think about it, what's going to come after DCT? - Nothing. It does not get any better.

Best,

CSL

Yes, I agree. SMG in my old e46 was great except for auto-mode but then again, I rarely drove in auto-mode. I was in my friend's Audi A3 w/dual-clutch (S-Tronic) last week & he had about 30k miles on it. The shifting was buttery smooth & I couldn't tell when it was it shifting unless he went WOT. Even though, it was barely noticeable...I'm excited! :happyanim:

[T Bone]

I nominate you K3N R3D to be prez
Swamp - Sargeant at Arms


We all agreed? K3N R3D as prez and Swamp2 - Sargent at Arms?

[K3N R3D]

We all agreed? K3N R3D as prez and Swamp2 - Sargent at Arms?

Thanks for the nomination but I'd rather not have such a high role. One of the board of directors will be fine for me.

Lets get some more nominations guys.

[T Bone]

Thanks for the nomination but I'd rather not have such a high role. One of the board of directors will be fine for me.

Lets get some more nominations guys.



SWAMP2 - you have the energy to be the prez.....want to do it?

[Hammer]

Swamp Swamp Swamp Swamp Swamp

4
President
:thumsup::thumsup::thumsup::thumsup::thumsup::thum sup:

[SMSgt B]

Swamp Swamp Swamp Swamp Swamp

4
President
:thumsup::thumsup::thumsup::thumsup::thumsup::thum sup:


I second it

[Ant397]

Count me in, 2008 E90 M3, M-DCT, Apline White, End of June delivery, UK.

[swamp2]

Thanks guys. I am not taking this very seriously at all. I don't want/need any official title or role in this club. No disrespect, I just think it is all for fun and to express one's opinion on a very divisive topic.

[Mack211]

I'm in! Space Gray E92 M-DCT should be here mid May or sooner!

[FifthStreetz]

Woo Hoo! DCT CLUB!!

[Krueger///M3]

I'm in too.

[M-Maika]

Going strong by the minute.

Go DCT....

[K3N R3D]

If asked nicely I might consider designing one for you too.

Posted the photo link to the gear selector (not a gear knob at such) and I bet I could come up with something.

I have been trying to find a good image of the MDCT but all I'm seeing is crappy pictures and not many. Hopefully some new pictures will be out soon so we can get some siggys and aviators out there.

[FifthStreetz]

I have been trying to find a good image of the MDCT but all I'm seeing is crappy pictures and not many. Hopefully some new pictures will be out soon so we can get some siggys and aviators out there.

:word:

Im going to take a pic of mine illuminated at night for a siggy.

[T Bone]

I have been trying to find a good image of the MDCT but all I'm seeing is crappy pictures and not many. Hopefully some new pictures will be out soon so we can get some siggys and aviators out there.


I can take a pic of my M6 joystick at night. While it is SMG3, the joystick is the same.

[footie]

I can take a pic of my M6 joystick at night. While it is SMG3, the joystick is the same.

Personally I think a straight on photo maybe best but if you can supple a few photos from different angles would be appreciated. :thumbsup:

[T Bone]

Personally I think a straight on photo maybe best but if you can supple a few photos from different angles would be appreciated. :thumbsup:

OK, will do.... I will do it next week, I am travelling right now.

[FifthStreetz]

I can take a pic of my M6 joystick at night. While it is SMG3, the joystick is the same.

Please. :thumbsup:

[Leonidas]

Count me in too as I ordered on Feb, my M-DCT is scheduled for July!:happyanim:

[GTR-M3]

Count me in as well, i'm getting my M-DCT hopefully in June for my birthday...

[T Bone]

Footie, can you please see if you can work with this? The pics are not ideal.

But there are photos with the car off, in neutral, reverse and 1st gear.

:thumbsup:

[JEllis]

Im in....June allocation...

Jason

[K3N R3D]

Im in....June allocation...

Jason

Welcome to all :D

[m3pilot]

I'm in! Never thought I'd give up double clutching. Can't say that I'll miss though!

[Nucking Futs!]

Phat, more Club M-DCT members! :D

[ChrisFastM3]

^^^^^^^^

woot woot

If SMGII sales of the E46 are any conception of E92 DSG sales, this is gonna be one HUGE thread.

[spark146]

Below is the first M-DCT driving impression I have seen (quoted from a Rennteam.com post). It seems as if DCT is indeed going to live up to the hype:

"Had a chance to drive shortly (45mins) M3 Coupe with M-DKG (press car with M plates). In short-awsome! Best buy all-over... IMHO all sequential manuals a la F1, e-Gear or R-Tronic will be history in less then two years. YES, M-DKG is that good IMO. Blistering fast in gearchanges, smooth enough at the same time, no stupid need for throttle modulation as on sequential manual... Fantastic... For me new M3 only with M-DKG. I am so impressed that I will order one...
One last thing-M3 with M-DKG is faster then R8 with R-Tronic. In fact belive it or not above 200km/h a lot faster."

It then goes on...

"BUT, current SOTA is M3 with M-DKG. Unbelivable how good it is! If PDK will be that good I will think about 997 series again...
M3 with M-DKG has more traction then manual version, accelerates better in all conditions, upshifts are REALLY without any power lost and downshifts are rev matched with nice throttle bips(smaller or bigger depending on selected shift speed, for example best programm for everyday use is S4 in manual mode with full DSC on and suspension in Confort). Even full auto D mode works excellent...
In short-I am floored with it!"

All I can say: Glad mine's already on order!

[Ant397]

Makes me smile just thinking of it!

I knew i'd made the right choice in waiting for DCT!

Saw an Alpine white E92 M3 today, I think the Alpine white E90 when I get it in June will look the dogs! :drool:

ant.

[DonM3]

Phat mini reveiw. Thanks spark146

[K3N R3D]

Below is the first M-DCT driving impression I have seen (quoted from a Rennteam.com post). It seems as if DCT is indeed going to live up to the hype:

"Had a chance to drive shortly (45mins) M3 Coupe with M-DKG (press car with M plates). In short-awsome! Best buy all-over... IMHO all sequential manuals a la F1, e-Gear or R-Tronic will be history in less then two years. YES, M-DKG is that good IMO. Blistering fast in gearchanges, smooth enough at the same time, no stupid need for throttle modulation as on sequential manual... Fantastic... For me new M3 only with M-DKG. I am so impressed that I will order one...
One last thing-M3 with M-DKG is faster then R8 with R-Tronic. In fact belive it or not above 200km/h a lot faster."

It then goes on...

"BUT, current SOTA is M3 with M-DKG. Unbelivable how good it is! If PDK will be that good I will think about 997 series again...
M3 with M-DKG has more traction then manual version, accelerates better in all conditions, upshifts are REALLY without any power lost and downshifts are rev matched with nice throttle bips(smaller or bigger depending on selected shift speed, for example best programm for everyday use is S4 in manual mode with full DSC on and suspension in Confort). Even full auto D mode works excellent...
In short-I am floored with it!"

All I can say: Glad mine's already on order!

Wow nice review. Thanks for sharing this is exciting.

[footie]

As I said previously, DCT is so much better than SMG in every way. Note the comment 'Even full auto D mode works excellent...', this is why I haven't went for DCT, I know I will end up leaving it in D-mode almost all of the time which is something I just don't want from my M3.

But by all means go for the DCT gearbox it will be amazing.

[DonM3]

Should'nt that mini review deserve its own thread considering the lack of M-DCT reviews?

[WCH]

Awesome news!

[gorun]

Below is the first M-DCT driving impression I have seen (quoted from a Rennteam.com post). It seems as if DCT is indeed going to live up to the hype:

"
One last thing-M3 with M-DKG is faster then R8 with R-Tronic. In fact belive it or not above 200km/h a lot faster."



And so it should be the R-tronic in the R8 is a regular torque converter auto. Good job BMW!

[footie]

One last thing-M3 with M-DKG is faster then R8 with R-Tronic. In fact belive it or not above 200km/h a lot faster."

This might be short lived, Audi are about to launch their own 7speed S-Tronic (Dual clutch transmission) for the A4/5 models, but it's only a matter of time before the R8 gets it too.

http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/DSG-1.jpg

[gorun]

They have announced it for the VW scirocco but it can take very little torque. Scirocco will only have it on the 160hp version cause it cant take the torque of the 200hp.

[footie]

They have announced it for the VW scirocco but it can take very little torque. Scirocco will only have it on the 160hp version cause it cant take the torque of the 200hp.

Totally different gearbox, the VW DSG7sp is transverse while the one I am talking about is for the new MLP platform which Audi has adopted for it's future cars.

[reinaldo335]

just ordered interlagos blue, gray interior, aluminum trim, mdct, technology, premium pkg, prem sound, ipos& usb, rear shades, park distance. should i change it to extended leather? :rolleyes: i got until monday. july delivery, should i make changes?

[gorun]

Totally different gearbox, the VW DSG7sp is transverse while the one I am talking about is for the new MLP platform which Audi has adopted for it's future cars.

how much torque does it take?

[footie]

how much torque does it take?

The info is 550Nm according to Worldcarfans.com

[Nucking Futs!]

The info is 550Nm according to Worldcarfans.com

How much can the BMW version handle? I know I read it somewhere but I forgot.

[footie]

According to T-Bone it's 600Nm.

[DC52E55]

Count me in too!! June delivery!

[Nucking Futs!]

According to T-Bone it's 600Nm.

Thx for the info! :)

[spark146]

Does anyone know the production plan for M-DCT convertibles? My dealer has told me that they can place orders now for MT convertibles but that the scheduled production date for convertibles with M-DCT will not be until the week of June 8.

True or not?

[gadget]

Count me in Sept 1st delivery

[K3N R3D]

Count me in Sept 1st delivery

Welcome! :thumbsup:

[Z4dave]

1st post!
Been watching forums for awhile now, just ordered my m3 with M-DCT (June delivery)
Have SMG in my Z4 and dad`s E46 M3 absolutely love it.

Any videos of M-DCT besides the BMW DCT video?

[BMWMB]

I've ordered an E93 M3 M-DCT. Delivery august 2008... Count me in...:thumsup:

[gorun]

Hopefully late April delivery, put me down

[K3N R3D]

Z4dave, BMWMB, gorun

Welcome!

[gorun]

Pleasure to be in this exclusive little club!

[DonM3]

This club will me massive. Just give it time!

[berb_uk]

Count me in. E93 M3 DCT Ordered. Expected Delivery June!

[e92OMG]

Im down :D dct on order! :happyanim:

[Shade]

New member to the forum~! Count me in.

Alpine White
ZPP
ZTP
Carbon Leather
Black Novillo
M-DCT
PDC
iPod
Cold Weather Package
CF Roof
Enhanced Premium Sound
19" Wheels

[M3MIKE]

New member week 17 build w/ DCT

[psuwcc112]

New member, count me in!!

[FusionM3]

I ordered mine recently.. May delivery supposedly

Interlagos Blue
ZPP
ZTP
Carbon Leather
Black Novillo
M-DCT
PDC
iPod
Heated Front Seats
CF Roof
Enhanced Premium Sound
19" Wheels

[trah23]

Im in, june/july delivery, AW, black novillo, 19 in rims.

[Davo2003]

Don't know if you counted me in yet, but I'm IN. Delivery around 15 April :-)

[xxruffdmxx]

Joining the Club, add me to the list please.

[K3N R3D]

Joining the Club, add me to the list please.

New member, count me in!!

Have you placed a deposit and an order yet?

[K3N R3D]

berb_uk, e92OMG, ShadeM3, M3MIKE, FusionM3, trah23, Davo2003

Welcome!

[MDCTFTW]

:word:

[gadget]

^congrats

[MDCTFTW]

^congrats

Thanks! I sleep next to my brochure.

[K3N R3D]

Thanks! I sleep next to my brochure.

lol thats funny...

[xxruffdmxx]

Have you placed a deposit and an order yet?

April 15th: Estimated pick-up date

[djdomenick]

Hey, Week 19 Build here - Brooklyn NY

Alpine White
Extended Black Novillo/Carbon Leather
CF Roof
Premium Package
Technology Package
Cold Weather Package
M DCT
IPod/USB
Enhanced Premium Sound
19" Wheels
HD Radio
Satellite Radio

[T Bone]

Thanks! I sleep next to my brochure.



Eeeew sticky pages

[footie]

Eeeew sticky pages


If there is ever a M-DCT members meeting he will be easy to spot being the only one with specs as thick as beer glasses and hairy palms. :lol:

[Keto]

Eeeew sticky pages

He didn't say he slept WITH it...

[K3N R3D]

I thought I would add these videos here for all members to see. Its taken from another thread by SMSgt B.

http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132061

[Powder]

Just placed my order for my M3 should be week 22 build

Interlagos Blue
Black Novillo Extended Leather/ Brushed Aluminum
Carbon Fiber Roof
Premium Package
Technology Package
M-DCT :)
iPod USB adapter

[bahnstormer]

count me in

[MDCTFTW]

He didn't say he slept WITH it...

LOL! Ya ... it's actually literally on my nightstand because I was flipping through it before I slept one night.

[bmwprince4life]

count me in man. I got my girl on order last wk. been waiting for her for like 1.5 yrs. DCT ROCKS

[leq63]

Hi, my car (M-DCT) has been delivered this afternoon.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=132938

[jdherman]

Please add me. Mine's on order.

[laicosmo]

i'm in.....:happyanim:

[K3N R3D]

Welcome to all new members and thanks for posting pics of your new car Leg63 I look forward to seeing more. :D

[Krueger///M3]

You can take me off of the list :( Order cancelled... Probably will get a DCT, just not right now.

[K3N R3D]

You can take me off of the list :( Order cancelled... Probably will get a DCT, just not right now.

Sorry to see you leave the Club. You're always welcome to come back later.

[M3NTAL]

Count me in! I changed my order today... Delivery looks like it will be a while away though :(

[Krueger///M3]

Sorry to see you leave the Club. You're always welcome to come back later.

Thanks :)

[bmwprince4life]

anyone know whene they will be testing DCT version like top gear

[Zed]

I too would like to join this fine group of individuals of uncompromising taste. My order is in, and my DCT Sedan is estimated for July. Oh the wait...

[BMWMB]

I've ordered an E93 M3 M-DCT. Delivery august 2008... Count me in...:thumsup:

Last week i received good news from our dealer. Delivery has moved to last week of july... Me very happy...:happyanim:

[///Mantis]

dropping buy to say hi to fellow 3ers and hope you guys enjoying your cars already...
u guys are already taking deliveries right?

[Powder]

dropping buy to say hi to fellow 3ers and hope you guys enjoying your cars already...
u guys are already taking deliveries right?

i wish mine is still being built..if you don't mind where in irvine are you?

[///Mantis]

im by tustin market place... where you exit the 5 freeway off Jamboree

[Powder]

im by tustin market place... where you exit the 5 freeway off Jamboree

nice i live pretty close in anaheim hills off Serrano

[GregW / Oregon]

For those of you familiar with the wonderful wide brake pedal Dr. Gustave Stroes made for the E46 SMG, you will be sorry to learn that he is getting out of that business. His GSP unit, while expensive, was a work of technical art:

http://gsperformance.com/products/p7/p7.htm

http://gsperformance.com/products/p7/gen-III.jpg

[Big Windy]

what is so great about it greg?

[GregW / Oregon]

what is so great about it greg?
It's to enable left foot braking, particularly on the track. You can tell it is build extremely robustly.

[racerxj17]

ive searched, but havent found it yet. what is the ratio compared to the 6spd? or, possibly, where does each gear land and redline mph wise? i assume the auto has a shorter gears similar to the 335i auto vs manual, but id like to figure it out for sure before i order my car......thanks.

jon

[Redokee]

I'm in man :)

[K3N R3D]

I'm in man :)

Welcome :cool!:

[RealSanaii]

I'll be getting mine in a month...can't wait!@#!@#!@#!@#

[Mx3]

Mine is finally here. Here are some pics.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141916

[K3N R3D]

Mine is finally here. Here are some pics.
http://www.m3post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=141916

Very Nice! Looks good with the moon roof. Not that many new M3s with a moon roof. Congrats! :thumbsup:

[Mrbig]

Anyone see one local ?

[HammerM3]

I'm in

[K3N R3D]

Welcome!

[Mx3]

Very Nice! Looks good with the moon roof. Not that many new M3s with a moon roof. Congrats! :thumbsup:

:) thanks

There will probably be a lot of moon roof cars in CA because of the weather.

[hankit]

Let me join the ride...From Hong Kong ~~~

[K3N R3D]

Let me join the ride...From Hong Kong ~~~

Welcome :thumbsup:

[footie]

May I suggest something for those undecided out there who are fellow M3 customer regardless of the gearbox choices they make.

There is very little true feed back of the plus points and minus points of the two systems, unlike the manual cars which are readily available to test drive, the DCT cars aren't and most people are choosing blind. While I appreciate what swamp2 has said about it with all his detail we need a lot more of you guys to do like-wise. The more feed-back the easier to make this decision either way.

P.S.
Please don't sugar coat it for the group, remember to minus points as well as the plus ones to give a true reflection of what's it like living with the system.

Thanks for your support.:drink:

[K3N R3D]

May I suggest something for those undecided out there who are fellow M3 customer regardless of the gearbox choices they make.

There is very little true feed back of the plus points and minus points of the two systems, unlike the manual cars which are readily available to test drive, the DCT cars aren't and most people are choosing blind. While I appreciate what swamp2 has said about it with all his detail we need a lot more of you guys to do like-wise. The more feed-back the easier to make this decision either way.

P.S.
Please don't sugar coat it for the group, remember to minus points as well as the plus ones to give a true reflection of what's it like living with the system.

Thanks for your support.:drink:

PM sent

[BMWMB]

Last week i received good news from our dealer. Delivery has moved to last week of july... Me very happy...:happyanim:


Two weeks ago, our dealer told me our car will be delivered next week allready... That's 2 months earlier...:bulge: I'm very very happy...

[armyav8tor]

DCT equipped M3 ordered.

[RealSanaii]

My car is almost here. VPC is releasing the car to the carrier and will be here soon!!!

[K3N R3D]

DCT equipped M3 ordered.

Welcome to the club :thumbsup:

[K3N R3D]

My car is almost here. VPC is releasing the car to the carrier and will be here soon!!!

That's awesome! :clap: Be sure to post pictures when after delivery. :drink:

[TheBry]

How could I have missed this club?!! Count me in!! My car is scheduled for production starting next week. I'll hopefully be driving it a month from now -- in all it's M-DCT goodness!

:)

[BMWMB]

My car is delivered last week. Pick up next week when my license plates have arrived...

First picture...

[darkalley]

i only have 200 miles on my dct coupe but it is night and day when compared to my previous SMG 05. The shifts in the default setting are almost seamless. i stick in 5 with the power button on (is that S-5?). The lag or extra pedal travel is taking some getting use to. i do hope bmw has a software update for it. as most have said, lag is probably the wrong word, "extra pedal travel" is actually what it is. if not for the "extra pedal travel" i would give the tranny a 10 out of 10 so with the extra pedal i would say 8 out of 10. if you are going from a slow rolling stop it can catch you off guard that is for sure.

[K3N R3D]

How could I have missed this club?!! Count me in!! My car is scheduled for production starting next week. I'll hopefully be driving it a month from now -- in all it's M-DCT goodness!

:)

Congrats and welcome to the club! :thumbsup:

I got a call from my dealer today and my car is already in production. I should have mine within a month as well. :happyanim:

[Forsaken]

Picked mine up last week. Loving it so far. Much improved from the SMGII in my E46.

[Niels E46 M3]

count me in as well...

Ext. Fox Red on Space Grey on order... :)

[K3N R3D]

count me in as well...

Ext. Fox Red on Space Grey on order... :)

Congrats Niels E46 M3 and welcome to the club! :thumbsup:

[man02195]

add me to the list, i was going to have a week 8 e90 with 6MT, but postponed it to get a week 22 e90 with M-DCT. It's at the port now, and will be in Charleston the first week in July and processed and queued up for my July 17th performance delivery.

[sfbimmer13]

simply love it - DCT is the way to go!!

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d151/rschultes/BMW/2008%20E92%20M3/_MG_0386.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d151/rschultes/BMW/2008%20E92%20M3/_MG_0412.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d151/rschultes/BMW/2008%20E92%20M3/_MG_0413.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d151/rschultes/BMW/2008%20E92%20M3/_MG_0421.jpg

[K3N R3D]

Absolutely beautiful!

[Prestonr05]

Delivery in a week or so - coupe, M-DCT, P, T, CW, Prem Sound,Etc....Going to be FUN!

[Dascamel]

Probably two months, week 29 DCT build....

[Patricius]

Took delivery of my DCT coupe on May 29th at the Performance Center.

DCT ftw :D

[footie]

Finally confirmed the order today, build week 28 with delivery week 32.

[GT3 Tim]

I have an E90 M3 with DCT on its way...not an E92, but DCT nonetheless!

[yelbom76]

Order sent yesterday, I'll have a e93 M3 Jet Black M-DCT in 40 to 45 days. :confused0068: , Club me plz, and make it last 40 to 45 days. :thumsup:

[K3N R3D]

Welcome to all new members. :thumbsup:

I actually forgot to add a few but that was just edited. If I left your name out just pm me and I will update it as soon as I log back in.

My car has finally finished production and is awaiting transport. I'm so excited! :happyanim:

[footie]

As a member of the DCT group I would like to air some concerns I have, not some much about the gearbox but about it's pricing. I found out on Monday what the price of Porsche's version would be and considering how much every extra cost when it's attached to the name Porsche I was surprised and a little annoyed to see that it's going to be £300 cheaper than M-DCT. Even Audi are estimating their new 7sp DSG for the S4 at £1200 less, what is it with BMW's pricing?

Now we know that this transmission will be offered in the new 3 series but I very much doubt it will continue to be priced at the £2690 that is currently being charged in the M3 when you consider Audi (it's main competitor) is charging so much less. Does this mean BMW will have two different prices or worse still, decide to drop the price for both when released in the standard 3 series.

Where would such a thing leave us who have already priced top dollar when it comes to resale?

[GregW / Oregon]

As a member of the DCT group I would like to air some concerns I have, not some much about the gearbox but about it's pricing. I found out on Monday what the price of Porsche's version would be and considering how much every extra cost when it's attached to the name Porsche I was surprised and a little annoyed to see that it's going to be £300 cheaper than M-DCT. Even Audi are estimating their new 7sp DSG for the S4 at £1200 less, what is it with BMW's pricing?

Now we know that this transmission will be offered in the new 3 series but I very much doubt it will continue to be priced at the £2690 that is currently being charged in the M3 when you consider Audi (it's main competitor) is charging so much less. Does this mean BMW will have two different prices or worse still, decide to drop the price for both when released in the standard 3 series.

Where would such a thing leave us who have already priced top dollar when it comes to resale?
It's one of the risks you take for being the first for a manufacturer's hottest technology. There is no doubt the pricing will come down, IMO, unless inflation eats away at potential reductions. They won't charge two prices for the same tranny, unless, for instance, the standard 3-Series one is of lesser capacity, or does away with the cooler, etc.

[swamp2]

From the Ultimate Guide to 6MT thread. A few very good/solid points then it degenerates into the typical drivel on that last wonderful point. Ugh, give me a break.

My thoughts on the 6MT so far:


At 2,000 miles, it's noticeably smoother and more precise than when new... it actually seemed smoother immediately after the 1,200mi fluid change, and has continued to get smoother since
I wish the throw was about 30% shorter
3rd is the money backroads gear, allowing a speed range from down around 40 to well in excess of any U.S. speed limit
Heel-toe rev matching on downshifts is hard for me to execute well in "Normal" throttle mode because I have to tap in quite a bit of pedal travel and put my foot in an unnatural position
"Power" throttle mode gives me the best mix of throttle response and smoothness in most driving situations
Shift feel ranks somewhere in between the rubbery feel of an Audi S4/S5, and the machined precision of a Boxster S
Let's be honest, the ladies dig a guy who can manhandle 414hp through a six-speed ;-)

[footie]

I would have to agree with AJBoston's points, the gearbox was quite notchy when new as was both examples I got to drive. Compared to my S5 I felt very disappointed but it great to hear that it improves greatly.

Both transmission have there faults, notchiness with the manual and lag with the M-DCT.

[T Bone]

I would have to agree with AJBoston's points, the gearbox was quite notchy when new as was both examples I got to drive. Compared to my S5 I felt very disappointed but it great to hear that it improves greatly.

Both transmission have there faults, notchiness with the manual and lag with the M-DCT.


Hey Footie....did the Audi understeer disappear after break-in? :bellyroll

[footie]

Hey Footie....did the Audi understeer disappear after break-in? :bellyroll

Hi mate, long time no see (so to speak).

Funny you should mention that ........................ no, but then if you have read any of my posts you will know how I rate understeer when it comes to normal road use and road cars.

Don't leave it so long next time. :drink:

[K3N R3D]

sfbimmer13 sorry I forgot to add you. You on the list now. :thumbsup:

[lucid]

Footie, T Bone, I propose that the forum raises money to fly you guys to neutral territory and stage a live televised debate. I want to see if you guys can be so hilarious in person real-time and not just on the internet. We'll pick a location where they serve lattes as I'm sure T Bone would have a few things to say about that among many other things. Or better yet, we could put you guys in an AWD car with a live feed that Footie drives so that T Bone can cook up the commentary from the passenger seat, and the roles could be reversed in the next lap with a RWD car. We can add MT and DCT to the mix as well.

[K3N R3D]

Footie, T Bone, I propose that the forum raises money to fly you guys to neutral territory and stage a live televised debate. I want to see if you guys can be so hilarious in person real-time and not just on the internet. We'll pick a location where they serve lattes as I'm sure T Bone would have a few things to say about that among many other things. Or better yet, we could put you guys in an AWD car with a live feed that Footie drives so that T Bone can cook up the commentary from the passenger seat, and the roles could be reversed in the next lap with a RWD car. We can add MT and DCT to the mix as well.

I know you're only being partially serious but this would bring some cool excitement to the forums. LOL

I wouldn't miss that debate.

[T Bone]

Footie, T Bone, I propose that the forum raises money to fly you guys to neutral territory and stage a live televised debate. I want to see if you guys can be so hilarious in person real-time and not just on the internet. We'll pick a location where they serve lattes as I'm sure T Bone would have a few things to say about that among many other things. Or better yet, we could put you guys in an AWD car with a live feed that Footie drives so that T Bone can cook up the commentary from the passenger seat, and the roles could be reversed in the next lap with a RWD car. We can add MT and DCT to the mix as well.


I'm in.... Poor Footie will need to find a couple more gears of wit to keep up.

My first comment with Footie driving an Audi

"Mate, I see you turning the steering wheel but nothing is happening"

[M3Cat]

Add me to the list. My M3 just started production today. Hopefully will have it before the end of July.

[K3N R3D]

Add me to the list. My M3 just started production today. Hopefully will have it before the end of July.

Welcome! :thumbsup:

What are your specs?

[Dr. T]

Count me in. '09 E93 M3 ordered. Space gray, Silver Novillo, Cold weather, Premium, Tech, 19", HD radio, iPod, Premium sound, and DCT!

[footie]

I'm in.... Poor Footie will need to find a couple more gears of wit to keep up.

My first comment with Footie driving an Audi

"Mate, I see you turning the steering wheel but nothing is happening"

:lol: Mate you crack me up.

Lucid, Ken, how can I compete with this guy, I am seriously not on his level of wit.

P.S.
If you haven't a M-DCT or one on order then your comments should be removed...............sorry TB. :bellyroll

[Bob@BPS]

For those of you familiar with the wonderful wide brake pedal Dr. Gustave Stroes made for the E46 SMG, you will be sorry to learn that he is getting out of that business. His GSP unit, while expensive, was a work of technical art:


You're right he's getting out of the business and I've been talking to him about buying the remaining P7 E46 M3 pedals. We'll have to see if it works on the E92. I kind of doubt it, but would very plesantly surprised if it did. It appears BMW took the same LAME approach on the DCT of using the same pedal cluster as the manual tranny and they just leave off the clutch pedal arm. Because of that, you end up with a manual transmission brake pedal biased toward the gas pedal. If you left foot brake, you end up sitting almost side saddle to reach the brake.

For you guys not familiar, here is what made the E46 M3 SMG P7 brake pedal so great:


Super Stiff & Very Light
(lighter and stiffer than Gen-I/Gen-II)
CNC'd Cluster with Modified Leverage Ratio
(shorter/stiffer pedal travel)
Bronze Bushings and Thrust Washers
(very low friction design)
Tubular 4130 Pedal-Arm
(highest stiffness-to-mass ratio)
7" wide brake pedal lets you brake like the pros
(right foot or left foot brake)
Kit includes all required parts
Custom Fabricated in the USA
(Built to super-precise standards)


Here are some pics installed on my E46 M3. http://store.bimmerperformancestore.com/images/gspp7pedal1-800.jpg
http://store.bimmerperformancestore.com/images/gspp7pedal4-800.jpg
http://store.bimmerperformancestore.com/images/gspp7pedal3.jpg

Here are a couple more pics from Daytonviolet's car (the guy with ALL OEM CSL parts):
http://store.bimmerperformancestore.com/images/daytona1-800.jpg
http://store.bimmerperformancestore.com/images/daytona2-800.jpg
The bottom pic shows how the P7 brake pedal is only slightly higher off the floorboard than the gas pedal. That make it really easy to transition from gas to brake with the right foot or dead pedal to brake with the left foot.

Hopefully, we can bring this great product to market for the E92 M3, too. I'll really miss mine if it won't work. :-(

I almost forgot to mention...I'm in the E92 M3 DCT club, too. I ordered mine and it should be here about the end of July.

Bob

[K3N R3D]

Bob@BPS and Dr. T,
Welcome to the M-DCT group :thumbsup:

Footie,
Come on don't sell your self short. You can do it! :D

[lucid]

:lol: Mate you crack me up.

Lucid, Ken, how can I compete with this guy, I am seriously not on his level of wit.

P.S.
If you haven't a M-DCT or one on order then your comments should be removed...............sorry TB. :bellyroll

You can get coaching help and script out the whole thing. You can hire a PI and dig out T Bone's dirty secrets so that you can nail him with dirty laundry when he expects it the least trying to figure out drift angles and all that. Come on Footie, you can do it! :thumbsup:

[T Bone]

:lol: Mate you crack me up.

Lucid, Ken, how can I compete with this guy, I am seriously not on his level of wit.

P.S.
If you haven't a M-DCT or one on order then your comments should be removed...............sorry TB. :bellyroll


YOu can compete if you get 2 more gears of wit and a 50 shot of IQ and an enema of personality :bellyroll

[footie]

TB,

Why is it when you write something to me or about me I just keep getting this image of you.






















http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/nerd1.gif

[///Mantis]

question guys real quick. are MDCT cars still selling over MSRP in the US, west coast, or california??

[K3N R3D]

YOu can compete if you get 2 more gears of wit and a 50 shot of IQ and an enema of personality :bellyroll

Ouch!

[K3N R3D]

TB,

Why is it when you write something to me or about me I just keep getting this image of you.





















http://i258.photobucket.com/albums/hh269/Footlead/nerd1.gif

Ok I think we are getting way off topic here.

[footie]

Ok I think we are getting way off topic here.

Well you did invite such a response did you not. ;)

[Bob@BPS]

question guys real quick. are MDCT cars still selling over MSRP in the US, west coast, or california??

Most are selling AT MSRP. My buddies at Steve Thomas BMW and Rusnak BMW say they don't charge over invoice because they know if they ding someone like that, it's likely that will be the only car they will ever sell them. New Century BMW charges charges $5,000 over MSRP if the car is sitting on the lot vs. ordering, but that isn't an issue, because seldom are there any DCT cars sitting. Crevier had 2, but they ordered them with moonroofs (Do'H!), so that was a deal breaker for me, so I'm still waiting for the one I ordered. Hopefully it will be on the boat next week. It's a long transportation wait for those of us on the West Coast...Across the Atlantic > Thru the Caribbean > Thru the Panama Canal > Up the west coast of Mexico > To Port Hueneme, CA (about 10 miles from us). Apparently, that process still takes 4-5 weeks. :thumbdown

Bob

[Krueger///M3]

Hi mate, long time no see (so to speak).

Funny you should mention that ........................ no, but then if you have read any of my posts you will know how I rate understeer when it comes to normal road use and road cars.

Don't leave it so long next time. :drink:

You changed sides, I hadn't heard.

[lucid]

YOu can compete if you get 2 more gears of wit and a 50 shot of IQ and an enema of personality :bellyroll

That's harsh and overdone.

Ok I think we are getting way off topic here.

Sorry, I guess I had something to do with things going off topic as well...

[T Bone]

That's harsh and overdone.





Lucid, it is Footie and me....we have an agreement...I insult him and he takes it!!! :bellyroll

Footie and I try not to take things too seriously.

[BlackJetE90]

Kind of an off the wall question.

How many SMG E46 M3's vs. manual E46 M3's were ordered?

It seems like the majority in the used car market are SMG's.

[T Bone]

Kind of an off the wall question.

How many SMG E46 M3's vs. manual E46 M3's were ordered?

It seems like the majority in the used car market are SMG's.


I heard (so no official data) that it was evenly split between 6MT and SMG2.

[alvinjamur]

OH yeah, count me in. I'm getting m3 dct sedan in silvestone metallic. fully loaded. im doing a roundtrip to toronto/montreal so i can do the initial burn in quick! then it's off!!

[tabolau]

count me in as well, Got my M-DCT M3 2 weeks ago!!!

[Bob@BPS]

Mine is officially on the way. I found out it is on the cargo ship named Grand Venus and is due to land in Port Hueneme, CA on 7/26. I should have it around 8/1.

But...I'm not excited or anything.
:happyanim::happyanim::happyanim::happyanim:
:party0030::party0030::party0030::party0030:

Bob

[footie]

Just officially added the M-DCT logo. :thumsup:

[kenwelch]

Add my new “teaching aid” to the club. Purchased off the lot at Irvine BMW last week, traded my E36 M3 for a 2008 E92 M3, M-DCT, Silverstone II w/Fox Red and Carbon leather, Carbon Fiber Roof, 19” wheels, Technology Pkg., Premium Pkg., Enhanced Audio, Heated Seats, PDC, USB adapter.

Ali Shayegan –Client Advisor was very helpful. I stopped in to purchase a lower inner fender panel for my wife’s 525iT and to show her the M3 colors. We’re looking at colors with Ali and are shown an E92 M-DCT in Silverstone II…….well not “my planned” color choice, but my wife liked the color combo. Ali offers a test drive (way to get me hooked), I teach Automotive Power Train and Automatic Transmissions, am I interested…:D. After my training lesson as a passenger in Swamps car:cool!: I had been dreaming of working the paddles myself.

After the test drive my wife encourages me to purchase something different than my old color combo (Arvus Blue w/grey interior). She was right I love my new car!!!:happyanim: …….and my wife:love:

[milloy8]

Sign me up, 2 weeks and counting...

[nunavut]

I'm in as well- car should be here at the end of July!

[BMW3R]

You can add me to your M-DCT list. My car is on the boat and due 8-5-2008. Specs are below. :)

[Powder]

I got my M-DCT M3 less then two weeks ago

[bdh2009]

I’m in as at Monday 21 July 1:00 pm Eastern Standard Time Australia. Specs are Jerez Black, Fox Red Interior, CF Roof, 19” wheels, climate comfort windscreen. After ordering March 2007 – about bloody time ! :D

[ferrari6891]

Im In
Im In
Im In
Im In
Im In
Im In
Im In
Im In

[fe55]

I received my E92 SS2 M-DCT on June 28, Havent got it broke in yet have been on Holidays and haven't had the opportunity to take it for a proper breakin drive. Will get it done by the end of next week.

[SmokeyJoe]

Add me to the list!

[BHairsto]

Add me to the list, please! I ordered yesterday.

[watrob]

I'm in, here's mine.

[M3_Kidracer]

Got mine ordered yesterday! Coming in with AW/Foxred interior :D

[MC444]

Me too, Had it for two weeks love it...

[jeroguz]

Im in as well!

[itz16v]

Im in as well!

+1

[GregW / Oregon]

Just up, featuring an E93 M3 photo, an article, "The End of Manual Labor?", on automated manual transmissions:

http://editorial.autos.msn.com/article.aspx?cp-documentid=656470

[bazmandude]

Count me in too.

Just had the running in service done....now i can start to let this thing off the leash :thumsup:

[FunRevn]

Beautiful picture and car.... Enjoy

[Pitkis]

Please add me to the list :)

[woshimihei]

me too.dct

[SS14]

and me. A bit wet, but here it is .... :happyanim:

[Radiation Joe]

Officially a member since last Monday.

I miss heel and toe. :bonk:

But I giggle like a school girl when I get on the throttle and the DCT bangs out gear changes in milliseconds.

[smiwi]

I'm In...

[GregW / Oregon]

I'm NOT in, and don't miss worrying about any software upgrades whatsoever! :)

[MRBLUE]

I'm NOT in, and don't miss worrying about any software upgrades whatsoever! :)

OK Thread crasher take your small way of thinking away.:slap:

[GregW / Oregon]

OK Thread crasher take your small way of thinking away.:slap:
Just ribbing you. I seriously considered DCT, but it wasn't available when my order went though. Guess I'll consider DCT-II on my next M3.

[MRBLUE]

I know bud,We are all on the same team here. Enjoy your ride :drink:

[Itzkirb]

I'm in

[M3 996]

I'm in.

[ase2dais]

add me to the DCT mbr roll pls! :D


any benies ?

[Captain Slow]

count me in since Christmas eve.