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      08-25-2013, 05:19 PM   #202
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I still disagree. The great thing about M-DCT is how well it masters a variety of driving styles/intensities. Use D1 for starting in 2nd gear on slick/wet/icy conditions and for the ultimate in smooth shifts. Use S4-S6 for hard power shifting MT-esque harshness. Choose any of the automatic or manual modes in between for an in between feel/performance. Of course the reason it is a jack of all trades is software. Exactly the same component that makes modern engines so good.
Agree on the nice aspect of the adjustability of the E9X DCT. I am curious to find out if BMW will dumb it down on the F8X as they did on the F1X M5/6...
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