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      02-23-2014, 03:59 PM   #43
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But engineering decisions involve a series of tradeoffs.
I believe the tradeoff was more one of cost in this case.

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By using the more heavily built gearbox from the M5 I have every confidence it will never be a weak point in the M3/M4, almost no matter how much the engine is tuned up. I will be surprised if the M3/M4 can't reliably and durably launch off the line, as well as provide high end acceleration.
Robustness is a good point. It is however pertinent to point out that some folks have been reliably running stock DCTs on SC S65s at very high power levels.
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