m3 smg vs e63 7 speed
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I'm sure you all are right. The shifting isn't as fast as I may think. I guess for me personally it's not big deal because it's a hell of a lot faster then the manuals I'm used to driving. Idk I just don't have a problem with it in real world driving and this is coming from a big manual transmission lover.
Now the PDK on the new Cayman and I assume 911's etc have quick shifting but have you seen or used the buttons? Now that is some funky stuff right there. Not intuitive at all!
Now the PDK on the new Cayman and I assume 911's etc have quick shifting but have you seen or used the buttons? Now that is some funky stuff right there. Not intuitive at all!
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For those that have the 7sp tranny, do you typically use the paddles or just let the car shift? When downshifting with the paddles does it rev match or just downshift?
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The CLK BS and C63 which have the same tranny, DO have rev matching downshifting programmed in to their TCU/ECU software
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Just sold my wifes 05 m3....ultimately the reason was the tranny...she hated the fact the car rolled back in neutral on hills and shifted in such a non-auto manner....i'm looking at maybe the e63 as a replacement car, but I haven't driven one and am curious if the characteristics of the 2 transmissions are similar, feedback is appreciated!
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Yes, it is right above the P. Each time you push the button, the car switches the tranny mode from M (for manual mode), S (for sport mode), and C (for comfort mode). Each time you switch modes, the display in the instrument cluster will show you what mode you're in (it is located on the right of the miles counter).
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Thanks! It's a great place to live and pretty convenient to go up to LA or down to OC. The only drawback is we live on top of each other. I have pretty cool neighbors, but when I go to the track at 5 AM in my BS, which has a modified exhaust that sounds like an explosion on start up, they are not that happy. I keep the garage door now closed when I start it............just have to make sure my windows are rolled up, otherwise my ears are ringing for a while 
