F82 DCT Hasitation??

TageM4 · 10-21-2023, 05:11 AM

Hey Guys,
I have had my '18 M4 almost for a year now and i'm wondering if someone can tell me if this is a normal behaviour from the DCT.

Sometimes (always at the same place) when i'm accelerating veeeery slow just so the 3rd gear kicks in, and the car slowly rolls down in speed, it sometimes feels like the car is stalling when going in 2nd gear...?? Just like if it its a manual car you forgot to downshift while coming to a traffic light.

The DCT works perfectly fine besides that.
Just got the diff replaced by BMW and they also did uptade the software on the car, but the hasetation is still there? (Reason for the replacement on the diff has nothing to do with this).

Called my local BMW dealer and the expert on these cars told me that these DCT transmission can sometimes kind of live there own life and they do not like slow driving...

Just to be clear, i am almost everyday driving in D1, efficency, comfort and comfort. This doesen't happen if the DCT is in D2 or manual.

Looking forward to hear from you guys!

jaylazy2020 · 10-21-2023, 05:46 AM

I get the same. It’s like when cruising in D1 it holds on to 3rd gear too long.

Only real complaint I have with the DCT

TageM4 · 10-21-2023, 07:06 AM

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Originally Posted by jaylazy2020

I get the same. It’s like when cruising in D1 it holds on to 3rd gear too long.

Only real complaint I have with the DCT

I Feel like it's kind of normal thinking how the DCT is in general, but not normalt aswell...lol

jaylazy2020 · 10-21-2023, 07:42 AM

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Originally Posted by TageM4

I Feel like it's kind of normal thinking how the DCT is in general, but not normalt aswell...lol

It could prob be programmed out. I’m running GTs tune but I’ll ge XHP soon.

hellokitty · 10-21-2023, 09:36 AM

D1 is not good if you want responsiveness. Just use D2.

TageM4 · 10-21-2023, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by hellokitty

D1 is not good if you want responsiveness. Just use D2.

Ok, so then just drive in d2 would solve the "issue", makes sense tho.

NSX2M4 · 10-21-2023, 04:52 PM

Your adaptations have evolved to driving the car in comfort majority the time. This is normal and this transmission is not the best in the world to begin with.

MrZane · 10-23-2023, 08:09 AM

I have the same. I think its normal.

10-21-2023, 05:11 AM	#1
TageM4 New Member 0 Rep 5 Posts Drives: BMW M4 Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: Norway iTrader: (0)	F82 DCT Hasitation?? Hey Guys, I have had my '18 M4 almost for a year now and i'm wondering if someone can tell me if this is a normal behaviour from the DCT. Sometimes (always at the same place) when i'm accelerating veeeery slow just so the 3rd gear kicks in, and the car slowly rolls down in speed, it sometimes feels like the car is stalling when going in 2nd gear...?? Just like if it its a manual car you forgot to downshift while coming to a traffic light. The DCT works perfectly fine besides that. Just got the diff replaced by BMW and they also did uptade the software on the car, but the hasetation is still there? (Reason for the replacement on the diff has nothing to do with this). Called my local BMW dealer and the expert on these cars told me that these DCT transmission can sometimes kind of live there own life and they do not like slow driving... Just to be clear, i am almost everyday driving in D1, efficency, comfort and comfort. This doesen't happen if the DCT is in D2 or manual. Looking forward to hear from you guys!
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10-21-2023, 05:46 AM	#2
jaylazy2020 Captain 255 Rep 610 Posts Drives: BMW F82 Comp Join Date: Oct 2020 Location: Dublin, Ireland iTrader: (0)	I get the same. It’s like when cruising in D1 it holds on to 3rd gear too long. Only real complaint I have with the DCT
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10-21-2023, 09:36 AM	#5
hellokitty Brigadier General 2896 Rep 3,726 Posts Drives: '17 M3 ZCP DCT Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Southern California iTrader: (2)	D1 is not good if you want responsiveness. Just use D2. __________________ 2017 F80 M3 ZCP / AA GESI DPs / Akrapovic Evo / BBS FI-R 19" / Bend Calibration ECUTEK Flex Fuel \| Bilstein B16 DDC + CS EDC / BMC Filters / BMS OCC / CSF HE / ESS CP / Nitto NT555R2 / PD Crank Hub / SPL Suspension / Uniden R7 / Wagner Top Mount IC 2021 Mini GP3 / BMC Filters / BM3 / Cary Jordan E30 / Wagner IC / Remus Race
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10-21-2023, 04:52 PM	#7
NSX2M4 Major 1378 Rep 1,334 Posts Drives: 2019 M4 ZCP- RIVIAN R1S QUAD Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: FTL, FL iTrader: (1)	Your adaptations have evolved to driving the car in comfort majority the time. This is normal and this transmission is not the best in the world to begin with. __________________ MGM Ext, SO int, Euro IKON, CS front lip, Carbon 1.5 diffuser, GTS/CS coding, M perf rear spoiler, & everything else STOCK. (Previous E39 and NA1 NSX owner) Those were the days!
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10-23-2023, 08:09 AM	#8
MrZane Registered 0 Rep 3 Posts Drives: Bmw M2 Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Germany iTrader: (0)	I have the same. I think its normal.
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