View Single Post
      10-14-2019, 11:33 AM   #23
arashir
Private First Class
164
Rep
164
Posts

Drives: F82
Join Date: May 2017
Location: USA

iTrader: (1)

Quote:
Originally Posted by SteveinArizona View Post
"Better" is a concept that depends upon where you are coming from. A properly configured DCT will give you faster shifts but it will be less smooth and has some problems when coming to a halt. BMW has been so good at coding the ZF 8 speed automatic that it performs pretty much as well as a DCT and makes for a smoother daily driver.

As for terminology, the one I like for a DCT is an "automated manual".
It is possible to be perfectly smooth with the DCT when coming to a halt. If you like I can show you
Appreciate 0