1M DCT transmission was abandoned because of a "hiccup"...

[cstavaru]

This is what they say in the Bimmerfile podcast. Interesting...they say they know what the hiccup was but they can't say in the podcast...I would love to find out the true reason...

[Vertigo//SD]

Maybe it's me, but that podcast is difficult to listen to.
1) The difference in audio between the two is drastic and jarring.
2) The other guy (not Gabe) always sounds sour/pissed off.

[cstavaru]

I find the podcasts stupid anyway...they should just write they things they want to say...I only listen to a podcast when I really need to...the 1M news needed this effort from me

[PrimoM3]

I love the BimmerFile guys, personally. They're enthusiasts like most of us, so their audio may not always be perfect, and their opinions may seem counter-culture at times, but that's what I love about the blog. It's not like every other corporate-owned magazine or blog that feeds us the latest bullcrap fed down from their paid sponsors.

I believe that "hiccup" was that the 1///M bested the ///M3 around the ring when coupled to a DCT transmission.

[MarkR171]

Originally Posted by Primo135

I believe that "hiccup" was that the 1///M bested the ///M3 around the ring when coupled to a DCT transmission.

I wouldn't doubt it for a second. The 135 is already nearly as quick in a straight line. The 1M would have all the suspension and handling technology that the M3 has while being even lighter than the 135. It would only make perfect logical sense that the 1M would be quicker around a track.

I doubt that's the reason though. I think the 6MT 1M will still be quicker than the 6MT M3.

[BrokenVert]

It's amazing how BMW is going to nerf this car because it's more akin to the M3 ideaology than the current M3 is

[Red Bread]

Originally Posted by BrokenVert

It's amazing how BMW is going to nerf this car because it's more akin to the M3 ideaology than the current M3 is

Z3 M Coupes with the S54 came with a ridiculous 3.15 rear end to keep them from being faster than the M3. The Z4 M Coupe came out at the right time between the E46 and E92 M3's where it wasn't handicapped. Looks like the 1M Coupe Thingy won't be so lucky.

[IS3andME]

Originally Posted by Primo135

I believe that "hiccup" was that the 1///M bested the ///M3 around the ring when coupled to a DCT transmission.

Scott had said that the 1M was going to be slower in a straight line than the M3, but would handle better on the track. Maybe they decided that it being quicker on the track would hurt thd M3's image. But, it's BMWs fault that the M3 is fat, I mean it's supposed to be a 911 competitor and the 91/ Carrera is Way lighter than the M3

[Bimmer-Bob]

Originally Posted by IS3andME

I mean it's supposed to be a 911 competitor and the 911 Carrera is Way lighter than the M3

Sorry, I don't see the M3 and the 911 as being in the same segment whatsoever.

The M3 is more of a sports sedan (in fact the ultimate iteration of the form - even in two door version it at least has a useable back seat) while the 911 is a true unaldulterated sports car. Price points are much different, as well.

I'm not saying the M3 doesn't perform. But I just don't think BMW really offers anything comparable to the 911.

[Orlin]

I cant believe they are not going to release a dct version

[ChrisK]

No DCT because of the price. Add another $2900 (M3 DCT Price) to the price of the car, and people would look at other models.

BMW is trying to shoehorn the 1M into a lineup that is already crowded.

[IS3andME]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

Sorry, I don't see the M3 and the 911 as being in the same segment whatsoever.

The M3 is more of a sports sedan (in fact the ultimate iteration of the form - even in two door version it at least has a useable back seat) while the 911 is a true unaldulterated sports car. Price points are much different, as well.

I'm not saying the M3 doesn't perform. But I just don't think BMW really offers anything comparable to the 911.

You may not see, but damn, since the days of the E36 M3 GT class, it was ,gasp, going up against the 911s in the same class. And then there was the V8 M3 GTR debacle, and who was crying foul? Porsche was. This fighting on the track led to fighting on the streets, the M3 became a 911 Carrera competitor since the days of the E36 M3. It offered almost similar hp, perforance, for lesser amount of dough...

And many M3 owners aspire to own a 911...

Those points alone, may help you see the 911/M3 light.

[Haywood]

Originally Posted by ChrisK

No DCT because of the price. Add another $2900 (M3 DCT Price) to the price of the car, and people would look at other models.

BMW is trying to shoehorn the 1M into a lineup that is already crowded.

Crowded? I'm trying figure out what would compete against a 1M? Mustang? That's been debated at nauseam. Boxster or Cayman? Still, 2 seaters at a higher price point. Call me a BMW fan boy, but the 1M is going to be hard to match if it delivers as promised.

[BForbes]

Originally Posted by Primo135

I love the BimmerFile guys, personally. They're enthusiasts like most of us, so their audio may not always be perfect, and their opinions may seem counter-culture at times, but that's what I love about the blog. It's not like every other corporate-owned magazine or blog that feeds us the latest bullcrap fed down from their paid sponsors.

I believe that "hiccup" was that the 1///M bested the ///M3 around the ring when coupled to a DCT transmission.

+1.

[MinusS50]

I don't think you have work on PCM guys because what you need to consider is the CAN message aren't the same between a 3 Series and 1 Serie (old generation ECU).

So to make all the communication between the gearbox and powertrain module it's pretty rough plus you need to have the right spec in the PCM which i will believe are for a normal auto but nothing for a dual clutch ... (they are different).

So it rather related to the amount of work and money than anything else.

[saeyedoc]

Originally Posted by Haywood

Crowded? I'm trying figure out what would compete against a 1M? Mustang? That's been debated at nauseam. Boxster or Cayman? Still, 2 seaters at a higher price point. Call me a BMW fan boy, but the 1M is going to be hard to match if it delivers as promised.

I think he was referring to competing models in the BMW line, not other brands.

[RäDIOCLäSH]

Originally Posted by Vertigo//SD

Maybe it's me, but that podcast is difficult to listen to.
1) The difference in audio between the two is drastic and jarring.
2) The other guy (not Gabe) always sounds sour/pissed off.

It is frequently difficult to listen to,but for me it's because of Gabe.
I think the other guy,as you say (Michael) is pissed off because he wants Gabe to annunciate his words(sleepy,mouthful of marbles) and stop completely talking over every point (IMO).

[RäDIOCLäSH]

Originally Posted by formula M

NO DOGMAS.......

NO DOGMAS is a dogma

[Smokey]

I love how bmw complains about the cost of dct for the 1M when I just got a dct rebate on my 335is order

[Bimmer-Bob]

Originally Posted by IS3andME

You may not see, but damn, since the days of the E36 M3 GT class, it was ,gasp, going up against the 911s in the same class. And then there was the V8 M3 GTR debacle, and who was crying foul? Porsche was. This fighting on the track led to fighting on the streets, the M3 became a 911 Carrera competitor since the days of the E36 M3. It offered almost similar hp, perforance, for lesser amount of dough...

And many M3 owners aspire to own a 911...

Those points alone, may help you see the 911/M3 light.

Your statement highlights the fact that the two cars are, indeed, not in the same class.

My point had nothing to do with performance or the world of racing, but that the M3 and 911 were not in the same market segment, competeing for the same consumer's dollars. Sure, there may be some overlap, and I have no doubt that many M3 owners might aspire to 911 ownership, but the fact is the M3 MSRP's for over $20,000 less than a base model 911 with no options. If you're spending 911 money on a car, you're sort of beyond considering the M3, except perhaps as a family car.

Not only that, but the cars are worlds apart in terms of character, design, style, etc. They just are not comparable vehicles at all, despite the fact that there may be a rivalry on the racetrack.

[cstavaru]

Originally Posted by Bimmer-Bob

Not only that, but the cars are worlds apart in terms of character, design, style, etc. They just are not comparable vehicles at all, despite the fact that there may be a rivalry on the racetrack.

I think that they are very comparable but you still cannot believe how a BMW M3 could outrun a Porsche and be better than a Porsche. A Porsche is an overpriced car with all the extra money paid for exclusivity and heritage and not performance. That's all. Get over it...

[MarkR171]

If cost is really an issue, screw M-DCT and give us the DCT from the 135. My transmission is perfectly fine, I don't need 7 settings because I'll only use 1.