They've already offered a fix for the existing dual clutch gearbox in the Focus, there's a new shifting program that Ford dealers can install on existing cars (and all new ones have the update) that helps immensely.I'd say its in the works. I've had a SMG with paddle shifters and automatic shifting. IMO it's not a true manual or a automatic. Maybe it was BMW's failed attempt. I did drive a BMW is dual clutch gearbox with paddle shifters and that was pretty sweet! As far as Ford, I heard there was issues with their dual clutch gearbox with the Focus. I'd say let them work that out before they throw it into the ST.
This is the real reason, they don't have a DCT in house that currently can handle the torque demand of the engine. Maybe in the future, but at the same time; it's a sports car - it just wouldn't be the same if you weren't punching through the gears yourself.I have read that the current DCT is not rated to take the power of the ST.
Was that a typo Rev? I generally think people who want automatics want them because they are not really interested in being part of the driving experience. I'm sure we will get there soon, but I have not yet found a car I can afford with an automatic that will ALWAYS shift exactly when I want it to. Many people who want automatics do not know when they want to shift because they don't want to even think about that. Of course, this is only a generalization of the way I see things. I'm sure there are a percentage of folks out there who love the driving experience who prefer automatics in cars under $30k.Somehow.... sports car and manual trans dont meld into the same thought for me..
How much time have you spent with a VW that has the DSG? GTI, GLI, CC, or really even the Audi A3, TT, or S4/S5... they'll make you believers in how quick and amazing a dual clutch automatic can be.Was that a typo Rev? I generally think people who want automatics want them because they are not really interested in being part of the driving experience. I'm sure we will get there soon, but I have not yet found a car I can afford with an automatic that will ALWAYS shift exactly when I want it to. Many people who want automatics do not know when they want to shift because they don't want to even think about that. Of course, this is only a generalization of the way I see things. I'm sure there are a percentage of folks out there who love the driving experience who prefer automatics in cars under $30k.
How much time have you spent with a VW that has the DSG? GTI, GLI, CC, or really even the Audi A3, TT, or S4/S5... they'll make you believers in how quick and amazing a dual clutch automatic can be.
Again, I have to ask...is that a typo? Did you mean to say you hope they never offer an automatic in it? I think this is what you mean since we all know the ST only comes with a manual (for now).I hope they never offer a manual in it, honestly.![]()
The only VW I've owned was a Scirocco, and it had a manual. I have heard lots of people praise the DSG in modern VWs though, so I'm certainly not damning the whole lot, just making generalizations from my own experience.How much time have you spent with a VW that has the DSG? GTI, GLI, CC, or really even the Audi A3, TT, or S4/S5... they'll make you believers in how quick and amazing a dual clutch automatic can be.
Ya, that was pretty much the worst typo I could have made.Again, I have to ask...is that a typo? Did you mean to say you hope they never offer an automatic in it? I think this is what you mean since we all know the ST only comes with a manual (for now).