E92 BMW M3 DCT lap of the Nordschleife

One lap of the Nordschleife from September 2009 BMW Driver Training session, timed at 8:17 BTG

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Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• M3
• E92
• V8
• DCT
• Nordschleife
• BMW
• Driver
• Training
• Nurburgring

[NurburgringFahrer]

Impressive, 8'17". Your entire group must have been very good. My experience has been that most groups lap BTG in the 9's as the instructors need to keep the group together. I got two solo laps with the instructor and had I charged the Gantry instead of slowing I might have done an 8'35" lap. I tip my hat to you. Next time earlier turn-ins and DCT in S mode.

[TonyBrQ]

@NurburgringFahrer

Thanks for the nice comments. On the most recent Nordschleife training the instructor allowed me to lead the group (ahead of him) and this was definitely very thought provoking. Without the comfort of the instructor in front, choosing the right speed, braking, turn in points, line, everything becomes your own responsibility.....much more challenging! Especially Schwedenkreuz!!!

[HectorHTC]

Shut up people just say manual is better bla bla bla,shut up u r just trying to say u drive good,but everyone knows that DCT transmissions are better,faster,also tive the car an awesome sound when shifting

[TonyBrQ]

@HectorHTC

Nobody said DCT was not "better". I have driven DCT M3's many times and would always choose this transmission for serious track work. On the road, I much prefer manual, however, as every gearchange becomes an event, requiring planning, timing, skill to execute perfectly. DCT just requires the flick of a paddle.

[eraserke]

@TonyBrQ I bet u are still driving a go kart paid by ur parents...those new transmissions rule when u have any feeling with a car u just simply agree to that :)...of course the ferrari starting from the F430 transmissions are better but the money for those is too...

[TonyBrQ]

@eraserke - I assume you are joking with the comment about karts (a smiley might be a good idea). The "new transmissions" comment was certainly very funny....

[TonyBrQ]

@ExeosZwei - no, you're not the only one! Although I am totally convinced of the benefits of DCT on a circuit, I much prefer the involvement of the manual transmission everywhere else. So much so that I have just ordered a new M3 Competition Spec coupe - with the manual transmission

[ExeosZwei]

Am I the only one who prefers manual transmission over flappy pedals? Everyone seems to drive flappy pedals nowadays. A manual gives me a far more personal connection with the car, if you know what I mean.

[klaoud]

Smooth! Fantastic run!

[eraserke]

@TonyBrQ Of course :) (<like this one)

[Veyronp87]

much respect. you are a talented and well taught driver!!

[NurburgringFahrer]

@TonyBrQ

Ah, so student-led laps are possible. I'd heard this but I gather it is rather uncommon. I hope to have such an opportunity but as you point out it puts things into a whole different perspective. Following is a bit of a cheat, leading on the other hand...

Back to the 'Ring in May I hope.

[TECHNOKRAT84]

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