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Originally Posted by Kurt_OH
Actually I have DCT in my E90 M3, and I love it.
I'm not at all anti-technology or old school. I just happen to like the sound of high RPMs and the responsiveness of the S65.
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So do I, and absolutely love the DCT on my E92. I feel we got short changed with the DCT on the F8X though. See my babbling and ranting
here.
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Originally Posted by Kurt_OH
You can see it from the power curve; sure, you CAN run it to 7k, but you'll be faster if you get it into the next gear at 5500, and some reviewers have already noted that.
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This is not true. To maximize acceleration, you need to maximize power. Hence you need to surf the power curve (5500-7300rpm on the S55). You need to shift to get the RPM in the next gear at 5500rpm. Not shift at 5500rpm.
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Originally Posted by Kurt_OH
LOL, come on! It's the same engine as comes in half BMW's lineup, except with a tune!
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No it's not. You should read a bit more on the topic. IMO, the S55 differs as much from the N55 than the S54 did from the M54.
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Originally Posted by Kurt_OH
I can't wait to hear some guy with his "S" 55, talking to the JB3 N55 guy who outruns him:
"Oh yea, well, I have a better RADIATOR!".
LOL.
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I should have put this in context. I love(d) my ///M3s because of their dual nature. Great daily drivers and great track cars. And I do track a fair bit, this is why I have an M3.
I could not care less if an FBO 335 passes me on the highway, that is not where I like to enjoy speed. On the track though, doing 30+ minute sessions, I want an engine that will be able to last the whole session and give me its full power all the way through. Tuned FBO N54/N55s just can't do that. Even my track buddies that run 1Ms complain about loss of power on hot days. I don't think this will be an issue with the S55.
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Originally Posted by Kurt_OH
Interesting. I've done nothing to mine, but maybe I should look into this?
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You should, you'll love it
