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Bmw e92 m3 with a corvette lt4 engine swap as a bmw enthusiast, im unsure how i feel about this particular engine swap. The manual however is much less complex and will be less likely to have issues down the line. Dct dual clutch transmission performance software for 200720 bmw m3. The odometer now shows 45,460 miles, and the car has reportedly been kept stock throughout. The manual is an iteration on the m3 and m4s which itself was an iteration of the one found in the 1m. Nick murray takes his bmw m4 with a dual clutch transmission and compares it against another m4 this time with a manual gearbox. E30 vs e36 vs e46 vs e92 vs f80 i was manual for the first 20 years of driving, would never have even considered an auto before the e92. Redline is a thrilling 8,400 rpm and a sixspeed manual transmission sends the power to the rear wheels. In other words its about perfect with excellent weighting, precision and feel. Bmw m3 dct vs manual read free bmw m3 e92 manual vs dct from april 2008, bmw.

The rev matching is an excellent addition to the recipe bmw. Every bit a performance car, and offering topdown motoring, the m3 convertible is a worthy addition to the range. Ive driven numerous manuals, but this was my first taste of the double clutch transmission, and i really liked it. Aug 09, 2017 huge thanks to streetxtreme for providing this m3 for todays video.

The very high proportion of dct m3s in the marketplace is due mainly to bmw gbs dealer stock ordering policy probably mandated by bmw gmbh. Aug 26, 2008 genuine oem bmw 2012 navigation system map update dvd high version ibus dvd 3 series 2005 3 series convertible 2006 3 series coupe 2006 m3 convertible 20052006 m3 coupe 20052006 7 series 2005 2008 x3 sav 20052010 x5 20052006 z4 models 200. Its quite shocking how it drives in comparison to my manual m3 part 2 will be released tommorow. Have had a 2007 p911 turbo, a bmw 645, and another p911s cab in the last 4. As from april 2008, bmw offers a new seven speed getrag doubleclutch gearbox, called mdkg doppelkupplungsgetriebe or mdct double clutch transmission as an option, which reduces shift pauses to less than a tenth of a second and shortens the cars 0100 kmh sprint time by 0. Photo 310 2008 bmw m3 dct front three quarter view with the dct, the 414hp m3 closes the straightline performance gap to the. I just purchased this car and the dealer cpod the car. Bmw dual clutch transmission fluid dct 1 liter ffl 4 83220440214 pentosin 1080107. Here is a sick video of a 2011 bmw m3 6mt going head to head with a 2011 bmw m3 zcp dct equipped car. Bmw e92 v8 m3 manual in silverstone blue, m3 power seats cars e92 m3 ebay. Its solution is to fit the impressive 414bhp m3 with a 7speed m dct m for motorsport, dct for dualclutch transmission, a gearbox where the ratio is. Bmw m claims dualclutch and manual transmissions could.

Bmw m3 smg e46 motor village centurion, gauteng r 199 900 view car wishlist. Updates you to the latest dct changes from bmw sport mode drivelogic memory is retained vehicle starts in drive instead of s launch control parameters are optimized and rpm is set to 3,500rpm more aggressive shifting in higher drivelogic modes. Almost all demo and stock ordered cars will have been. Bmw m3 dct in south africa cars gumtree classifieds in. The thread is about a specific issue, which in the case of my car and most others has been put right by software updates, and.

Bid for the chance to own a 2008 bmw m3 sedan dct at auction with. The 2008 bmw m3 has 20 nhtsa complaints for the engine at 74,207 miles average. The m3 concept is familiar enough, but this car benefits from the new doubleclutch dct tranny in place of the accursed old smg. Page 14 indicator and warning lamps there is a check control with dual clutch transmission. Bmw tries to correlate the m235i with the classic bmw 2002 in terms of heritage, which i kinda get it but in reality its more or less the same size as the e36 m3, albeit with a few more pounds. The dct car is a tenth of a second slower than the regular sixspeed manual version to 30 mph, even to 40 mph, and then its all over. It makes 414 horsepower at 8,300 rpm and 295 poundfeet. Discussion in e90e92e93 m3 200820 started by bharatmd, apr 30. Bmw m3 e36 vs e46 vs e92 vs f80 ultimate comparison. The dct has slightly shorter ratios being a 7 speed vs 6 in the manual. Gearing the e9x m3 gearing depends on which transmissionclutch spec your car has 6mt or the dct. The rev matching is an excellent addition to the recipe bmw please take my money and put this on my 1m that allows you more focus on gear changes and. Also if you want a two door then the m3 would be your only choice, because the m5 is only offered in four doors.

If you currently want a bmw m car, you can still get a manual transmission in three of the cars in bmw ms lineup. Blazing in toward 8400 rpm in sixth gear on an autobahn is even more intense in the m3 convertible. Naturally, as part of the rangetopping m3 lineup, the convertible is fully equipped inside with a luxurious interior and a wide array of toys and equipment. The m dct uses two oilcooled, wet multidisc clutches and operates. I have a 2008 dct m3, and i have been a participant in that thread. You can view their inventory, including the listing to this m3, at. View and download bmw m3 2008 owners manual online. The bmw m3 stands out for being athletic, responsive and fun to drive, as well as relatively fuelefficient.

It also brings the m3 to the performance level of the lexus is f, a car with. A naturally aspirated, front mounted, high reving v8, spinning the rear tires and pushing over 410 bhp is not something you will be able to buy in th. I have test driven the 997 cab,maserati,jag xk, etc. E92 2008 m3 current e46 2002 m3 ex e92 2008 335i n54 fbo ex e46 2004 325ci. Is transmission repair covered under these programs. Nov, 2010 the 2008 m3 comes with a v8, while the m5 comes with a v10. I think the m3 is more suited to the 6 speed with 3 pedals but at the end of the. Mar 14, 2016 the manual is an iteration on the m3 and m4s which itself was an iteration of the one found in the 1m. Its quite shocking how it drives in comparison to my manual m3 part 2 will be. In april 2008, the e90e92e93 m3 became the first bmw to be available with a dualclutch transmission when the 7speed getrag mdct transmission was introduced as an option.

Search from 70 bmw m3s for sale, including a used 2008 bmw m3, a used 2008 bmw m3 convertible, and a used 2008 bmw m3 coupe. Stick shift is the way to go if you are looking for fun. The 6 speed was not planned until us americans ed and bmw caved. You can trust pentosin to be the lifeblood of your car. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. Fouche motors vanderbijlpark vanderbijlpark, gauteng r 649 995 view car wishlist. Dec 06, 2015 1967 shelby gt500 barn find and appraisal that buyer uses to pay widow price revealed duration. While not officially confirmed, the word on the street is that the new bmw 1 series m coupe will be available only with a manual transmission. First things first, you need to know the history of the car really well.

Im sure all things being equal the dct would still edge the manual despite the slight weight increase. Manual shifting is accomplished via steeringwheelmounted paddles right for upshifts, left for downshifts or the shift lever on the center console. Part 1 of 3 watch as i drive a dual clutch m3 for the first time. If this was my family car, sure id go with dct but my perfect m3 would be a coupe manual. Search over 1,000 listings to find the best local deals. As of just a few days ago, the new 2019 corvette zr1 was dynod, and the numbers are impressive. To the extent i refused to buy a csl purely down the gearbox, even though everything else about it. Purchased with cpo and bmw maintenance prog through 112014. Takes a little time to get used to shifting the manual. Dct dual clutch transmission performance software for. See good deals, great deals and more on a 2008 bmw m3.

Due to the bearing issues, its important that the previous owners let the car warm up to the correct operating temp before revving over 4k. With the largest selection of cars from dealers and private sellers, autotrader can help find the perfect m3 for you. Bmw e36 m3 auto to manual swap 1995 bmw m3 auto to. I believe i could come to love the dct, but i have so many years in manuals that im much more comfortable with a clutch. The bmw manuals i have had all e46 have been jumpy. At lower speeds the gearbox takes to much time to select a gear like coming through a slow corner and then after the lag and it catches again there is usually a.

Used 2008 bmw m3 options the 2008 m3s offer bmws first application of its new m twinclutch 7speed transmission with dct drivelogic and 11 separate shift programs five automatic, six manual. In 2008, a fourdoor e90, sixspeed manual transmission m3 accelerated to 60 mph 97 kmh in 4. The e90 generation bmw m3 was built from 2008 to 20. Its aggressive looks point to a hardedged road racer of the old school, and the engineers certainly have set their goals high by referring to the porsche 911. E90 diy part 1 i am converting my 2008 bmw 335i from an automatic to a manual. As of april 2008, bmw offered a new sevenspeed getrag doubleclutch gearbox called mdkg or mdct as an option, which reduces shift pauses to less than a tenth of a second and shortens the cars 060mph sprint time by 0. Dual clutch vs manual transmission bmw m4 bmw blog. This is like the perfect car for me, except no manual, if i drive the dct. If you like to drive by shaf on jul 14, 2008 vehicle. As from april 2008, bmw offers a new doubleclutch gearbox, called mdkg doppelkupplungsgetriebe or mdct double clutch transmission as an option, which reduces shift pauses to less than a tenth of a second and shortens the cars 0100 kmh 62 mph sprint time by 0. This time around, bmw has adapted a funky foldingmetal roof to the m3 giving, in effect. As much as we love the standard sixspeed manual standard and the feel and. The bmw m3 saloon has two more doors, weighs 25kg extra, features blander taillights and, at. Bmw e92 m3 episode 05 dct vs 6speed manual heres my thoughts on which transmission to buy for the bmw e92 m3 the super fast dct dual clutch or the 6.

Available on all of the m3 s body styles coupe, sedan, and convertible, bmw s brandnew dualclutch sevenspeed transmission shaves 0. Yes, the lt4 corvette engine makes more horsepower and torque than a stock bmw s65, but 2019 c7 corvette zr1 dyno video wow. Jan 15, 2018 stick shift is the way to go if you are looking for fun. Our verdict on the bmw 3 series m3 convertible m dct. Peformance is still outstanding, and new dualclutch box is an improvement. Sometimes i regret dct 2008 bmw e92 m3 manual akrapovic exhaust email. The smg system on the e46 m3 and e60 m5 are disappointing in my opinion and maybe bmw s since the new vehicles are using dct technology instead of the smg. May 31, 2007 uk website autocar reports the new bmw m3 can be optioned out with a sevenspeed doubleclutch gearbox named, m dct. Aside from that, youre looking at either dualclutch. This 2008 bmw m3 sedan is finished in black over black leather and was purchased by the seller in 2009 with just 1,215 miles. Since then the car has a severe lag issue upon braking then accelerating again. Dct dual clutch transmission performance software for 2007. Yes the m5 does have more power but what does more power mean. Bmw dual clutch transmission fluid 83220440214 pentosin.