335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

[fireplace63]

Saw in a press release from BMW via e90 post. Finally, the wait is complete...335 with twin clutch gear known as Sports Automatic gear with launch control somemore...time to head to showroom...haha

http://www.e90post.com/goodiesforyou/new-e90.pdf

 

[raceboi]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

Saw in a press release from BMW via e90 post. Finally, the wait is complete...335 with twin clutch gear known as Sports Automatic gear with launch control somemore...time to head to showroom...haha

http://www.e90post.com/goodiesforyou/new-e90.pdf

Any idea when the first batch will hit the showrooms?? My chequebook is ready.....

 

[centurion]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

WWWAAAAAHHHHHHH!

Incredible balls to put the DSG below M-range.

 

[kenntona]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

I strongly suspect this is also the rumoured cannot-chip-cannot-increase-boost model.......

 

[satinGHOST|r!der]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

I strongly suspect this is also the rumoured cannot-chip-cannot-increase-boost model.......

From what i heard, it can handle 600nm. BUt dont take my word for it.

 

[bmwF1]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

"The sports automatic transmission with double clutch is designed for engine speeds
of up to 9,000 rpm and torque levels of up to 600 Nm and is therefore ideally
suited to the character of the high-revving in-line 6-cylinder engines​

of BMW."

Very moddable....

 

[jaskin]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

hard to say leh... Last time I couldn't S/C my 325 SMG coz if I did the tranny would give. Also the shifting would have become unreliable... This info is from someone who s/c his car in the US.
Trouble shooting SMG problems are also damn hard... PML most of the time couldn't 'detect' any problems and I actually had a GB change.

 

[kenntona]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

600 NM tolerance, but if the ECU is protected, no chipping, no Juice Box, no Procede, how are you gonna mod?

 

[TripleM]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

600 NM tolerance, but if the ECU is protected, no chipping, no Juice Box, no Procede, how are you gonna mod?

do up engine internals

 

[TripleM]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

hard to say leh... Last time I couldn't S/C my 325 SMG coz if I did the tranny would give. Also the shifting would have become unreliable... This info is from someone who s/c his car in the US.
Trouble shooting SMG problems are also damn hard... PML most of the time couldn't 'detect' any problems and I actually had a GB change.

SMG1 is weak. The regular auto is far more reliable.

 

[Azrielsc]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

Hey Fireplace63! So what about your S5?? S5 also coming up with an upgraded transmission... So which are u getting? Read your inquires about the S5 over at VAGSG.

Sam

 

[axl]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

Yo Calvin.. how have you been old friend?

 

[Racebred]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

wow 7 posts since 2003! dude, dont get the s5, not much character. stick to trusted BMW.

 

[Breyton]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

600 NM tolerance, but if the ECU is protected, no chipping, no Juice Box, no Procede, how are you gonna mod?

Mod a pre-DCT 335 with the new GB?

 

[DRV]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

Is that possible? Hahaha, I'm sure there will be many people in Sg and around the world trying that... I'll be following closely.

Not sure how significant the gear shift changes is on the road, given the large amounts of torque.... even the road testers say that 0.4s or less 0-100kmh difference is not perceivable.
I rarely downshift in my car, in fact if I leave it in 5th (S-mode) I can overtake on the highway easily w/o downshift... and that's with stock engine. Although looking at some good stuff... hee hee

IMHO DSG is very good for high revving frequent shifting cars... M3 is a great partner.
The Brabus Bullit (V12 TT) only have 5 gears, why need so many gears if torque not an issue? But need reliable gear to deal with all the abuse... and the current ZF auto is as reliable as it gets.

Maybe I'm sour grapes but anyone has an opinon to share?

 

[fireplace63]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

Hey Fireplace63! So what about your S5?? S5 also coming up with an upgraded transmission... So which are u getting? Read your inquires about the S5 over at VAGSG.

Sam

HI, that's why I am in such a dilema. I cant wait for the DSG in a relatively high performance car, and the 2 models are both appealing. Based on the news, it seems that 335 will be ahead of the S5 on the gear, and also lighter on running cost. But S5 is definitely a better looking ride, also refreshing for me, too. So far, not much firmed news on S-tronic on S5. Eitherway, dont think can get hold on one before Dec or early next year. Will wait out a little more and see if Audi make any announcement on the S-tronic on S5.

 

[fireplace63]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

Got this image from E90Post. Getting more excited seeing it on pic. I think it will be slotted for Sep production onwards.

Called PML but all the SE know nothing..anyone hear anything? my cheque book ready...haha

 

[fireplace63]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

Yo Calvin.. how have you been old friend?

HELLOOOOO Axl. Yes, it has been a LOOOONG long time. Just met up with LC and we were talking about you. Was saying we should get together soon. You still turn up for the GTG?

 

[fireplace63]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

wow 7 posts since 2003! dude, dont get the s5, not much character. stick to trusted BMW.

Hi there my friend. Didnt realize it was that long ago, haha. been MIA for a long time. Looks like you guys are way beyond BMW already. Was just saying amongst the earlier batch of members, i am probably the only one left driving a BMW. haha.

It appears that I will most likely to be stucked to BMW for another "term". LC trying to get me to test drive maserati. haha.

 

[fireplace63]

Re: 335 coupe/cab getting Double Clutch

600 NM tolerance, but if the ECU is protected, no chipping, no Juice Box, no Procede, how are you gonna mod?

Hi, can the current 335 be modded?