Excellent News
Finally the e92 DCT software update is here,, I'll get mine this thursday..
Here is some feedback from guys who already did it , I'll add my test later.
1: The Lag between the flick of the paddle and gear shifting is near enough zero now and at full throttle I can't believe any system is quicker at this discipline, such is the improvement.
2: From memory the D modes shifted down a gear more promptly, now it needs a good poke and even then it behaves more like an proper automatic. Down shift coming to a stop is extremely smooth and on this I am finding it perfectly suited to the duel role or sportscar/luxury GT.
3: This one might cause arguments but I am sure, or as sure as I can be that the surge in S4 and S5 especially feels less than before, as does the blip on downshifts. Whether this will have any reflection on the downshift issues on the track, only time will tell and I am not interested in trackdays or racing anymore so someone else with the upgrade will have to find this out and report back.
Summary: On reflection I am very happy with the improvements and it feels more refined than ever before which has to be a plus.
OK, here's an update after an early Sunday morning blast.
Firstly let me say that my preconception of the surge being less than before was a little premature. I was probably not on it enough previously because near the 8000rpm mark the surge it's still there in all it's glory, it's at less than full throttle where I feel the surge is less pronounced.
Secondly the blip in my opinion doesn't feel as misjudged as before, oh and yes to your comment of little or no blip at very low speeds, on this it's exactly the same as before.
Third and probably the best news with the possible exception of the downshift issue being done away with is the lag from the paddle. I launched the car through 1st, 2nd and 3rd and I had no problems what so ever flicking the paddle at 8300rpm and the gear shifting before any rev limiter was reached. On this the upgrade is perfect.
D-Modes : There seems to be more of a delay than before when I picked the car up from the dealers yesterday and commented on this, but today some of the delay on downshift seems to be gone, this leads me to believe this gearbox DOES learn driving behaviour, well at least in auto modes.
P.S.
This thing is BLOODY FAST for a road car. In fact I wouldn't be surprised to seeing one giving a Ferrari 360 a really hard time in a street race on YOUTUBE.
Bring it on.
Here is some feedback from guys who already did it , I'll add my test later.
1: The Lag between the flick of the paddle and gear shifting is near enough zero now and at full throttle I can't believe any system is quicker at this discipline, such is the improvement.
2: From memory the D modes shifted down a gear more promptly, now it needs a good poke and even then it behaves more like an proper automatic. Down shift coming to a stop is extremely smooth and on this I am finding it perfectly suited to the duel role or sportscar/luxury GT.
3: This one might cause arguments but I am sure, or as sure as I can be that the surge in S4 and S5 especially feels less than before, as does the blip on downshifts. Whether this will have any reflection on the downshift issues on the track, only time will tell and I am not interested in trackdays or racing anymore so someone else with the upgrade will have to find this out and report back.
Summary: On reflection I am very happy with the improvements and it feels more refined than ever before which has to be a plus.
OK, here's an update after an early Sunday morning blast.
Firstly let me say that my preconception of the surge being less than before was a little premature. I was probably not on it enough previously because near the 8000rpm mark the surge it's still there in all it's glory, it's at less than full throttle where I feel the surge is less pronounced.
Secondly the blip in my opinion doesn't feel as misjudged as before, oh and yes to your comment of little or no blip at very low speeds, on this it's exactly the same as before.
Third and probably the best news with the possible exception of the downshift issue being done away with is the lag from the paddle. I launched the car through 1st, 2nd and 3rd and I had no problems what so ever flicking the paddle at 8300rpm and the gear shifting before any rev limiter was reached. On this the upgrade is perfect.
D-Modes : There seems to be more of a delay than before when I picked the car up from the dealers yesterday and commented on this, but today some of the delay on downshift seems to be gone, this leads me to believe this gearbox DOES learn driving behaviour, well at least in auto modes.
P.S.
This thing is BLOODY FAST for a road car. In fact I wouldn't be surprised to seeing one giving a Ferrari 360 a really hard time in a street race on YOUTUBE.
Bring it on.
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