EcoBoost Edge for Ford same as what the falcon will have - Page 2

phillyc · 22-10-2009, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Paxton

I'm still yet to see a Rear Drive car with a DSG Gearbox. Veyron doesn't count, as it is rear engined, and the GTR is also out of contention with its DSG Transaxle.

BMW M3 has 7 speed DSG.
But, yes there aren't many. But, there aren't all that many RWD platforms except for premium products.

burnz · 22-10-2009, 08:42 PM

ppl say V8 owners don't worry about fuel..
so when ppl buy 4Cyl do they worry about grunt??

chevypower · 23-10-2009, 04:11 AM

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Originally Posted by kircher

In my experience DSGs have been smoother than any conventional auto I've driven. That said I've never driven any of the new 6 speed autos. The DSG I drove admittedly was not perfect at low speeds, but once moving I found the gear shifts to be imperceptible, and you can adjust your driving style to make low speed driving smoother. I think some are smoother than others depending on the software. I've also heard the 6 speed wet clutch is smoother than the 7 speed dry clutch unit. I do believe dual clutch transmissions are the way of the future for internal combustion propulsion.

Yes lower speeds are the worst. Taking off from the lights was really hard to make feel smooth. My wife kept yelling at me to take it easy- then when she had a drive she understood that the accelerator was really touchy and the transmission was not smooth at all. We rented a VW Beetle 2.5, and it felt really punchy (so it should being a punch buggy) and accelerating was nowhere near as smooth as even my '02 GM 4 speed auto. But it was fast for a 4 cyl. Actually it was so unsmooth and zippy, I thought it must have had a turbo. But it didn't. It really felt like it did though.