![]() ![]() The conversion comes with a new mount for the gearbox which allows it to bolt onto the stock location and uses a new propshaft flange to bolt directly to a stock Supra auto propshaft too, (manual propshaft does not fit). The gearbox is attached to the engine with a custom made billet flywheel and billet aluminium adaptor plate. Clutches are immersed in fluid so don’t wear as fast as normal clutches. ![]() Launch control, this can’t be done on auto cars.Ħ. Better fuel economy and less power loss than any auto gearbox as its direct drive, no power sapping torque converter.ĥ. Throttle blipping on downshifts, this sounds amazing!Ĥ. Then in manual mode you can use the flappy paddles on the steering wheel.ģ. So if you want to just poodle around in auto mode it drives as smooth as a normal automatic. Imagine if you’re on a race track,how much faster it would be on a lap.Ģ. The DCT version of the M3 is 0.2 seconds faster from 0-60 over the manual version, thats just one gearchange. This in turn massively reduces acceleration times improving the cars performance. Super fast gearchanges, the 7 speed Getrag gearbox we are using changes gear in 80 milliseconds. ![]() And are now being used in main stream cars too like Audi, BMW, VW, Renault, etc.ġ. The DCT (dual clutch transmission) gearboxes have been steadily taking over from the manual gearboxes over the years, most of the supercar manufacturers use them in their cars these days, Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche, McLaren, etc all use DCT gearboxes. Dodson Motorsport was established in 2000 by Glenn Cupit, a qualified automotive engineer, and Harry Dodson of Dodson Autospares and now operates a solid Management, R&D, Marketing and technician Teams totaling a staff of 17 to deploy its product range globally.We were the first company in the world to make a DCT 7 Speed gearbox conversion kit for the Supra JZA80 and now we’ve taken it a step further using the latest Getrag 7 Speed DCT gearbox as fitted to the BMW F8X M3/M4. They comprehensively road and track test the products they offer using a fleet of vehicles that includes high performance offerings from Nissan, Mitsubishi, Porsche, VW, BMW and Audi. From origins in motorsport tuning, fabrication and development, they now offer a wide range of transmission upgrades for high performance and high-end vehicles. COMPANY INFORMATIONĭodson Motorsport are world leaders in aftermarket dual clutch transmission components for high end and performance vehicles. Customer responsible for paying duties and fees upon return. Sent back via DHS Express (2-3 day ETA to US). Estimated 1-2 business day turnaround upon receiving core. Customer pays for core shipping to Dodson in New Zealand, return shipping is covered. We have been testing this clutch for close to 2 years and we’re pleased to report that it is holding about 900 ft lbs with no issues! We’ve also set a couple of world records on this clutch during R&D and worked with Dodson through several versions to achieve a perfect product.Ĭlutch core exchange is required. Dodson Motorsports also hold the DCT clutch record for the R35 GT-R, Lamborghini Huracan, Porsche 991 Turbo S, Audi S3, Mitsubishi EVO X and more – so you know you’re getting a quality product! Renaissance Speed, your trusted source for McLaren performance, is thrilled to be able to finally announce the first McLaren DCT clutch upgrade from Dodson Motorsport with the Sportsman series #SEMA2019. ![]()
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