tiptronic vs 5 speed manual

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Mar 1, 2010 | 11:16 AM

#21

CCA4

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From: NW PA

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

Mar 1, 2010 | 05:26 PM

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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)

Mar 1, 2010 | 06:05 PM

#23

vgo

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From: Toronto

Quote:

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.