View Poll Results: SMG or plain old manual gearbox with clutch?
I want an clutshless SMG, the ultimate sluch box.
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I am happy with the old fashion 6-speed stick.
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SMG or plain old manual gearbox?
#1
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SMG or plain old manual gearbox?
Do you prefer the old fashioned 6-speed stick with clutch, or do you prefer a new generation of SMG clutshless gear box?
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SMG (Sequential Manual Gearbox). A couple of companies i know who have this technology which is BMW, Ferrari and Aston Martin. This is a great technology because the shifting is always perfect on this.
#7
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SMG?, let us say, It is a real maunual gearbox with compter controlled hydrolic cluctch, it would upshift/downshift the same way as it is the case in current 01' model.
Add, more control to how the auto mode behaves( Auto programs) , in the same way as it is the case in the M3-SMG-II.
Add, more control to how the auto mode behaves( Auto programs) , in the same way as it is the case in the M3-SMG-II.
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Sequential Manual Gearbox (SMG) is a 6-speed manual transmission that incorporates two shift modes: Sequential and Automated. In Sequential mode, shifting is controlled by moving the shift lever forward/rearward or by using shift paddles located at the 10 and 2 o'clock positions on the steering wheel. In Automated mode, shifting is controlled by the SMG system. In both Sequential and Automated modes, the driver has a choice of five DRIVELOGIC programs, ranging from comfort to sporty. The SMG transmission was inspired by and developed from BMW Motorsport and is more engaging than a BMW automatic transmission.
Advantages
Shifting can occur faster than even an expert driver can achieve. (as fast as 80 milliseconds)
2 modes: Sequential and Automated
5 DRIVELOGIC programs controlling gearshift actuation
SMG revs the throttle during downshifts to help modulate engine braking.
A BMW Motorsport inspired gearbox with Formula One style controls.
An alternative manual transmission you can shift in quick succession to move rapidly through the gears
Shift lights maximize engine performance (sequential mode)
Includes Park Distance Control (rear)
hehe okie now i get it. I dont like how the shifting buttons are on the steeling wheel though, thats 1 of the reasons why i didnt like my cousin's IS300, i couldnt find the buttons while i was turning. But other than that, the SMG seems really nice.
Advantages
Shifting can occur faster than even an expert driver can achieve. (as fast as 80 milliseconds)
2 modes: Sequential and Automated
5 DRIVELOGIC programs controlling gearshift actuation
SMG revs the throttle during downshifts to help modulate engine braking.
A BMW Motorsport inspired gearbox with Formula One style controls.
An alternative manual transmission you can shift in quick succession to move rapidly through the gears
Shift lights maximize engine performance (sequential mode)
Includes Park Distance Control (rear)
hehe okie now i get it. I dont like how the shifting buttons are on the steeling wheel though, thats 1 of the reasons why i didnt like my cousin's IS300, i couldnt find the buttons while i was turning. But other than that, the SMG seems really nice.
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Originally posted by JamE55
do they have something like SMG on an Acura?
do they have something like SMG on an Acura?
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Originally posted by JamE55
Hhhhmmm interesting.
Hhhhmmm interesting.
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It would be really cool if they used a standard shifter but without the clutch. Then you could hit any gear directly. One big problem I have with SS is that you can't tell what gear you're in by feeling he shifter position.
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One of the advantages of the 2-postions SMG instead of 6-postions is that you can not miss a shift and shifting is much faster. It safer and less hassle.
I am pretty sure that even in manual mode, the computer will auto downshif and override the current gear as not stall the engine or lugg the engine under load in high gears, the same beautifull way it is done now in the slushbox of the CLS.
At a stop, it will auto clutch in 1st as not to stall the engine.
BTW, one of the best feature of the M3-SMG-II is the auto kick down and clutch dump feature. Basically you hold the stick forward WOT and the computer will rev up and hold the RPMs at the max safest rpm. You release the shift stick and SMG-II will dump the clutch for you and shoot u like sling shot..... Yeah baby I need that... As if it's automated Brake torquing on the currrent CLS.
I am pretty sure that even in manual mode, the computer will auto downshif and override the current gear as not stall the engine or lugg the engine under load in high gears, the same beautifull way it is done now in the slushbox of the CLS.
At a stop, it will auto clutch in 1st as not to stall the engine.
BTW, one of the best feature of the M3-SMG-II is the auto kick down and clutch dump feature. Basically you hold the stick forward WOT and the computer will rev up and hold the RPMs at the max safest rpm. You release the shift stick and SMG-II will dump the clutch for you and shoot u like sling shot..... Yeah baby I need that... As if it's automated Brake torquing on the currrent CLS.
#18
Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
BTW, one of the best feature of the M3-SMG-II is the auto kick down and clutch dump feature. Basically you hold the stick forward WOT and the computer will rev up and hold the RPMs at the max safest rpm. You release the shift stick and SMG-II will dump the clutch for you and shoot u like sling shot..... Yeah baby I need that... As if it's automated Brake torquing on the currrent CLS.
BTW, one of the best feature of the M3-SMG-II is the auto kick down and clutch dump feature. Basically you hold the stick forward WOT and the computer will rev up and hold the RPMs at the max safest rpm. You release the shift stick and SMG-II will dump the clutch for you and shoot u like sling shot..... Yeah baby I need that... As if it's automated Brake torquing on the currrent CLS.
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In order to launch harder, you would rev up say to 3000 rpm and release the clutch and then go WOT and shift at the redline...
The SMG will automate that for you.
Maybe someone will explain this better..
The SMG will automate that for you.
Maybe someone will explain this better..
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Originally posted by Paul
sorry i dont know how to drive a stick so i dont get what u mean by that? Hold the stick forward WOT and the compute rwill rev up and hold the RPMs at the max safest rpm? What do u mean by dump the clutch for you?
sorry i dont know how to drive a stick so i dont get what u mean by that? Hold the stick forward WOT and the compute rwill rev up and hold the RPMs at the max safest rpm? What do u mean by dump the clutch for you?
#21
Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
In order to launch harder, you would rev up say to 3000 rpm and release the clutch and then go WOT and shift at the redline...
The SMG will automate that for you.
Maybe someone will explain this better..
In order to launch harder, you would rev up say to 3000 rpm and release the clutch and then go WOT and shift at the redline...
The SMG will automate that for you.
Maybe someone will explain this better..
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Definitely SMGII. I still haven't perfected heel-and-toe technique, and as a result I have to be real careful around tight, quick-downshift corners. It's bitten me once, when I almost stuffed my car into a wall after under-revving on a downshift. SMGII can downshift much more smoothly than I'll ever be able to...
#25
Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
BTW, one of the best feature of the M3-SMG-II is the auto kick down and clutch dump feature. Basically you hold the stick forward WOT and the computer will rev up and hold the RPMs at the max safest rpm. You release the shift stick and SMG-II will dump the clutch for you and shoot u like sling shot..... Yeah baby I need that... As if it's automated Brake torquing on the currrent CLS.
BTW, one of the best feature of the M3-SMG-II is the auto kick down and clutch dump feature. Basically you hold the stick forward WOT and the computer will rev up and hold the RPMs at the max safest rpm. You release the shift stick and SMG-II will dump the clutch for you and shoot u like sling shot..... Yeah baby I need that... As if it's automated Brake torquing on the currrent CLS.
Also, an SMG system called SSG (5 gears) is available as an option in Europe on the 325 and 330. I wonder if we will see this soon on US spec E46s
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Originally posted by Nashua_Night_Hawk
SMG is a MANUAL gearbox. Same perforamce as the real manual gearbox.
SMG is a MANUAL gearbox. Same perforamce as the real manual gearbox.
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Never drove an SMG equipped car, but the review I read a while back on the M3 test drive sounded pretty impressive.
But, due to lack of personal experience with it I must vote 6-Speed.
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But, due to lack of personal experience with it I must vote 6-Speed.
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SMG, there is no contest.
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as long as i have a penis it's the 6-speed for me. Somehow I don't think "hey baby watch the computer pull off this great downshift" has much sex appeal. And yes I know both my cars are manuals but we have a untitled MR2 at my friend's shop with dealer plates. That's our Initial D ride
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Originally posted by tuRb0mikEy
as long as i have a penis it's the 6-speed for me. Somehow I don't think "hey baby watch the computer pull off this great downshift" has much sex appeal. And yes I know both my cars are manuals but we have a untitled MR2 at my friend's shop with dealer plates. That's our Initial D ride
as long as i have a penis it's the 6-speed for me. Somehow I don't think "hey baby watch the computer pull off this great downshift" has much sex appeal. And yes I know both my cars are manuals but we have a untitled MR2 at my friend's shop with dealer plates. That's our Initial D ride
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Prefer the 6spd manual, don't want the best of both worlds....
If I went with lets say and M3, it would be the 6spd...and I get to save $2400 in the process, nothing wrong with that.
If I went with lets say and M3, it would be the 6spd...and I get to save $2400 in the process, nothing wrong with that.
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That's why sOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO many tranny's are fried ! These young folks NEVER grew up with manuals as I did, so I know how to work the SS and NOT fook it up ! I LOVE manuals, but can't seem to take the HUGE ACURA HIT, just to have a stick, I think I am leaning toward that 350Z 6MT once the Hype is all done !
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Manual for me. Much more versatility in how you can make the car behave. Can a SMG do a high rev clutch dump when you race someone at speed, adjust agressivness shift to shift w/o changing the settings or give that exact amount of clutch slip for racing at the track with varying types of tires?
If I want to push buttons to shift, I'll throw in Gran Turismo 3.
If I want to push buttons to shift, I'll throw in Gran Turismo 3.
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Originally posted by Pull_T
Manual for me. Much more versatility in how you can make the car behave. Can a SMG do a high rev clutch dump when you race someone at speed, adjust agressivness shift to shift w/o changing the settings or give that exact amount of clutch slip for racing at the track with varying types of tires?
If I want to push buttons to shift, I'll throw in Gran Turismo 3.
Manual for me. Much more versatility in how you can make the car behave. Can a SMG do a high rev clutch dump when you race someone at speed, adjust agressivness shift to shift w/o changing the settings or give that exact amount of clutch slip for racing at the track with varying types of tires?
If I want to push buttons to shift, I'll throw in Gran Turismo 3.
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Originally posted by moomaster_99
Actually....it does everything except change your pants after you piss in them....from the hard almost perfect launch....
Actually....it does everything except change your pants after you piss in them....from the hard almost perfect launch....
I've been driving stick since i was 15. We used to sneak out a friend's dad's Del Sol. Just because you can't push a pedal AND move a lever at the same time...
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Re: geez
Originally posted by joeandcarol2
Ya know i can tell this forum is used by a bunch of guys that bought an automatic.
Ya know i can tell this forum is used by a bunch of guys that bought an automatic.
I have 2 automatics, 2 standard cars and 2 standard bikes...I can drive a stick well, and thoroughly enjoy thrashing one, but I'm still drooling in anticipation of delivery of my SMG equipped M3...sure, maybe it is a glorified automatic BUT it's also technology straight from racing, being applied to passenger cars, to me, that is awesome to see. I mean anything that is carried from racing to street cars is likely something I'd approve of, since racers just want to be faster too....
if SMG is good enough for F1, ALMS etc, then I can't see it not being competent for me, a compentent stick driver...
I wonder how long until the NSX and the S2000 have sequential gearboxes....
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