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MTron · 12-10-2007, 08:08 PM

DCT is dual clutch transmission. basically there are 2 clutches, one that selects 1st 3rd and 5th and the other selects 2nd 4th and 6th. When u are in first gear the first clutch is engaged and the second clutch pre selects 2nd gear, when u tap the gear up lever/paddle/shifter/ w/e the first clutch disengages and the 2nd clutch engages. you are now in 2nd gear, meanwhile the 1st clutch preselects 3rd gear to when you tap up again it puts you in third gear, and so on and so on. I believe this system will also do automatic downshifts when you are in too high a gear, ie in 4th gear and you slam on the brakes it will bring you down to 3rd or 2nd automatically. all upshifts are up to you.

12-10-2007, 08:08 PM	#36
MTron Drives: 99 Grand Prix Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 334	DCT is dual clutch transmission. basically there are 2 clutches, one that selects 1st 3rd and 5th and the other selects 2nd 4th and 6th. When u are in first gear the first clutch is engaged and the second clutch pre selects 2nd gear, when u tap the gear up lever/paddle/shifter/ w/e the first clutch disengages and the 2nd clutch engages. you are now in 2nd gear, meanwhile the 1st clutch preselects 3rd gear to when you tap up again it puts you in third gear, and so on and so on. I believe this system will also do automatic downshifts when you are in too high a gear, ie in 4th gear and you slam on the brakes it will bring you down to 3rd or 2nd automatically. all upshifts are up to you.