Dual Clutch gearbox.

[TBD 776 2 Vehicles]

Finally someone has done it!

 

[C8RKH 5,508 2 Vehicles]

 

[Tex 205]

Much as I like the manual gearbox on my Cup 430 you do  need to be able to H&T and also invariably lose time on the changes.

Would be great to try with  DCT to get some perspective 

[GFWilliams 1,881]

I could be tempted next year...

I'd rather go to Komo-tec though I think 

[cuprapw 13]

Glad to see there will be another option apart from Komo-tec’s

[3eighty 2]

https://www.jubu-performance.com/de/tuning/lotus-dct_getriebe_conversion-399

 

Looks like EUR25k for the conversion...

[chumaxa 95]

I am not sure to see in what case such an upgrade would make sense, maybe on a cheap used 430 cup, otherwise it is not worth it ...

[GFWilliams 1,881]

From a bit of digging, you’d have to be brave to spend €25k with Jubu from the stories I’ve heard.

Komo-Tec have been working on their DCT For over 18 months which sounds like a much better solution. If my work picks up, I’ll book my car in with them either late this year or early next year, as I think it’d be perfect coupled to the 460 kit.

[cuprapw 13]

25k!!! I want a bit of what they smoke...

Let’s see what Komo-tec comes up with 

[cuprapw 13]

Also should the price from manual -> DCT be the same as IPS->DCT???

I guess that the DCT integration should be easier having an Exige IPS as the base 

[cuprapw 13]

Sascha from Komo-tec reply to an email I sent saying their solution will be available in ~Winter 2020 

I also got a reply from JUBU, the extra saving for an IPS would be around 200 euros as it already has the paddles so I guess I will have to wait for komo-tec solution, no way I'm spending 25k   

[TBD 776 2 Vehicles]

15 hours ago, cuprapw said:

Sascha from Komo-tec reply to an email I sent saying their solution will be available in ~Winter 2020 

I also got a reply from JUBU, the extra saving for an IPS would be around 200 euros as it already has the paddles so I guess I will have to wait for komo-tec solution, no way I'm spending 25k   

U fortunately don't expect Komotec to be much cheaper (they never are). You can easily imagine the development cost justby  considering how long it has taken.

[C8RKH 5,508 2 Vehicles]

Modifications of this nature to an existing car never make sense financially, it is purely down to the owner.

Buying a sports car never usually makes sense financially either, but then thankfully, we still do it.

@GFWilliams a KT460 AND a DCT will just about make you the fastest thing on track this side of £200k will it not? Will be quite a machine.

[GFWilliams 1,881]

Daniel has told me that Komotec will be doing final road and track testing in September 2020 on their DCT, and it should be available immediately after that. Worth waiting for the KT solution IMO.

It will be very quick indeed with a DCT, of course there is a small weight penalty, but a lithium battery would offset that if you don't already have one.

For me, it's not about the speed, it's the feeling of going full throttle through the gearbox with fairly seamless upshifts, not having a slow manual shift. I also love pulling a paddle and having a perfectly revmatched downshift. After driving so many miles in my Exige, I can heel & toe very well, but it's still not that satisfying to do so for me. I don't know if it's a generational thing, but I just prefer a DCT box to manuals. Also will be much nicer in traffic... 

[Martrack 13]

Same debate as with GT3 RS 

[Bibs 10,274 4 Vehicles]

Not sure this helps promote the gearbox, he hardly changes gear at all

[alias23 1,490]

@Bibs I now feel a little travel sick watching that video lol

[nordschleife666 5]

But one of the reasons for buying a Lotus is for the analogue driving experience and manual is a great part of it.  I could have bought a Porsche instead if wanting a DCT

[GFWilliams 1,881]

Reminds me of my driving style, just needed a black flag after the first lap and the talking from an angry marshal...