2009 n54 Step vs 2010 n55 DCT

[Jacques24]

Do it, just do it

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

125i is GONE!
really feel like this.....

 

[Twinz]

That was quick. The x35 will take the pain away :thumbs:

 

[Jacques24]

That was quick. The x35 will take the pain away :thumbs:

Nothing like a X35 for that heart sore :joy:

 

[bilal04]

135i dct :joy: tool much fun

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Did you find yourself 1 Bilal?

Let me know how you finding it thus far if you have!

Soooo guys, spread the word. There's someone on the hunt for an x35i!!! :inlove:

 

[bilal04]

Did you find yourself 1 Bilal?

Let me know how you finding it thus far if you have!

Soooo guys, spread the word. There's someone on the hunt for an x35i!!! :inlove:

Yip dude got my 1 last week, car is amazing,smooth yet so much power,gives an exciting drive,will post pics soon

Go for the dct bru lotsa fun

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Lucky buggar!
Hehe, doing a finance app on 1 today, or later in the week.
Will see what happens.

I am waiting on 1 to be traded. Then I'ma buy that 1.

I won't lie, for a lot of last night I was literally dreaming of a white DCT. No jokes.

It is now haunting me! Hehe

 

[Coisman]

Good luck. :=):

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Thanks Cois! Going to need it! :rollsmile:

 

[HardM3]

Did you find yourself 1 Bilal?

Let me know how you finding it thus far if you have!

Soooo guys, spread the word. There's someone on the hunt for an x35i!!! :inlove:

Yip dude got my 1 last week, car is amazing,smooth yet so much power,gives an exciting drive,will post pics soon

Go for the dct bru lotsa fun

Dude....You were suppose to update me :fishwack: Congratulations :thumbs:

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@UpnComing - Congratulations on making your decision. I have owned the Step, Manual (Both N54) and now have DCT (N55). My verdict is the following;

Step - Nice box but certainly not as responsive as DCT. Both up and down changes are lightening quick in the DCT which allows you minimal boost loss as compared with the step and manual (especially). The changes in the step especially the upchanges frustrated me when the car was stock but when modded it somehow assisted quite nicely. Downchanges is a dud.... Altogether, you have a good chance of doing a nice time at the drag with this box but its lazy in my opinion especially in day to day driving :thumbdo:

Manual - Certainly the most fun, hands down, without a doubt!! I shaked that ass at almost every twisty I found :rollsmile: Tyre melting is a huge issue on this car because of the Manual I burnt so much rubber with it, its not even funny. Even changed clutch twice withing 8k km. Once I modded this car, it became very fast and responsive but the only sorrowful part is that your changes will never equal to that of a DCT or step....well maybe come close to the step with a CDV and a good aftermarket clutch. I usually raced rolling and that made the fun of 60ft dissappear. But you have definite disadvantage off the line, fact. Getting that launch perfect all the time is like a pie in the sky. More than likely, you would not do a time for what your mods are worth....if you know what I mean :nonono:

DCT raise: - BY FAR - the fastest changes of them all (up and down), very very smooth, alot of fun with Launch Control and if you drop in an exhaust (or maybe just downpipe and BMW performance box, as I have) you will certainly get your willy happy everytime you drive it.....I do more downchanges than anything else :joy: I havn't put it on the track as yet but you certainly will have no worries about your error rate. Its amazing how such technology makes this car great. My choice above all three...... :thumbs:

As for N54 vs the N55 - N54 is a more tunable version (for now) but N55 is certainly not shy :thumbs: I believe there will be better solutions for the N55 once the guys start experimenting a bit :=):

Hope that helps :thumbs:

 

[TheMo]

DCT FTW!! raise: Good luck in finding one :thumbs: Then you gotta post pix :rollsmile:

 

[bilal04]

Did you find yourself 1 Bilal?

Let me know how you finding it thus far if you have!

Soooo guys, spread the word. There's someone on the hunt for an x35i!!! :inlove:

Yip dude got my 1 last week, car is amazing,smooth yet so much power,gives an exciting drive,will post pics soon

Go for the dct bru lotsa fun

Dude....You were suppose to update me :fishwack: Congratulations :thumbs:

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@UpnComing - Congratulations on making your decision. I have owned the Step, Manual (Both N54) and now have DCT (N55). My verdict is the following;

Step - Nice box but certainly not as responsive as DCT. Both up and down changes are lightening quick in the DCT which allows you minimal boost loss as compared with the step and manual (especially). The changes in the step especially the upchanges frustrated me when the car was stock but when modded it somehow assisted quite nicely. Downchanges is a dud.... Altogether, you have a good chance of doing a nice time at the drag with this box but its lazy in my opinion especially in day to day driving :thumbdo:

Manual - Certainly the most fun, hands down, without a doubt!! I shaked that ass at almost every twisty I found :rollsmile: Tyre melting is a huge issue on this car because of the Manual I burnt so much rubber with it, its not even funny. Even changed clutch twice withing 8k km. Once I modded this car, it became very fast and responsive but the only sorrowful part is that your changes will never equal to that of a DCT or step....well maybe come close to the step with a CDV and a good aftermarket clutch. I usually raced rolling and that made the fun of 60ft dissappear. But you have definite disadvantage off the line, fact. Getting that launch perfect all the time is like a pie in the sky. More than likely, you would not do a time for what your mods are worth....if you know what I mean :nonono:

DCT raise: - BY FAR - the fastest changes of them all (up and down), very very smooth, alot of fun with Launch Control and if you drop in an exhaust (or maybe just downpipe and BMW performance box, as I have) you will certainly get your willy happy everytime you drive it.....I do more downchanges than anything else :joy: I havn't put it on the track as yet but you certainly will have no worries about your error rate. Its amazing how such technology makes this car great. My choice above all three...... :thumbs:

As for N54 vs the N55 - N54 is a more tunable version (for now) but N55 is certainly not shy :thumbs: I believe there will be better solutions for the N55 once the guys start experimenting a bit :=):

Hope that helps :thumbs:

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Sorry dude,been so busy stil havn uploaded pics or anything, the car is too too. Much fun lol, we mus meet up, u stil gota show me urs

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Thanks for that HardM3!
Much appreciated man.
Got contacted earlier with regards to a DCT that may become available, will see what happens from there.
If that falls through there are 2, possible 3 others that I have my eye on, but again, will wait patiently. I am VERY keen on the 1 that was made known to me today! :inlove:

I am Definitely going for the DCT, I intend keeping this car for a long while, and I think I will have the least regrets with the fastest box! :rollsmile:
What is this performance box you speak of? Cost from the dealers?

@Mo, thanks man. Will NOT disappoint my fans :blab: Ha! Ha!

 

[HardM3]

Hey no probs :thumbs:

Its basically the BMW performance exhaust but its pretty much just the back pipe and box/muffler hence I call it box :=):

It generally costs about 11 - 12k, vat inclusive and with fitment. No real power gains can be felt but the sound definitely is much more deeper. The good part is that its from the agents so no MP worries :thumbs:

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Oh ok, yeah thought thats what it was.

I've heard the performance pipe, does sound great, especially on cold start.

I'll see closer to the time what happens, for now I just want a car I can get into and enjoy, not looking to mod right away.

 

[tcal69]

Oh ok, yeah thought thats what it was.

I've heard the performance pipe, does sound great, especially on cold start.

I'll see closer to the time what happens, for now I just want a car I can get into and enjoy, not looking to mod right away.

:biglol: you not modding the 135:roflol: