tiptronic vs 5 speed manual

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#21

03-01-2010, 11:16 AM

CCA4

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In that case, yeah I'd just hold out for a 5 spd. In the event that you do end up wanting to modify the motor for power, you can throw a stage 3 or 4 clutch into the stock 5 spd and be good to go for 3 or 4 hundred HP. The torque converter in the tiptronic wouldn't survive that

#22

03-01-2010, 05:26 PM

auditech79

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Originally Posted by FasterA4ThanUrs

yes they are pretty weak, torque kills them. And the racing thing: yes, autos are faster in drag racing when they are built and/or have a trans brake. Otherwise really launching is near impossible.

Or you have an sequential or semi-automatic transmission and combine the best of both worlds. (ex. DSG)

#23

03-01-2010, 06:05 PM

vgo

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Originally Posted by Mr. Phil

hey vgo... how'd u like canada winning gold in hockey over usa? i was happy lol

I LOVED IT! WOOOHOOOOOOOO!

anyway, you should wait out till you find a manual. I use tip 'cause im a wanna be manual. Sometimes I pretend im pushing down on the clutch when changing gears. Really fun.