How bad is the 993 Tip tranny???
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Last year, after 45 years and probably a million miles of manuals, I had to make a tough decision on transmission for the new TT. I chose the Tip for the following reasons, in order of importance:
1. Medical. Left knee problem from surgery 30 years ago.
2. Driving 80% in urban traffic.
3. In manual mode, I can do faster canyon carving with the Tip. I have seen it done in a 993 Tip.
4. Backup driver for wife and valet parker (yes, there is one place I let them do it).
1. Medical. Left knee problem from surgery 30 years ago.
2. Driving 80% in urban traffic.
3. In manual mode, I can do faster canyon carving with the Tip. I have seen it done in a 993 Tip.
4. Backup driver for wife and valet parker (yes, there is one place I let them do it).
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For years all I drove were manual transmissions E30 M3, E34 M5. Two years ago I purchased a 996 Tip and this year I purchased a 993 Tip. If you drive them the way they were designed to be driven selecting your exit gear while braking into a corner they are magnificent. Our club recently did the Tail of the Dragon in NC 318 corners in 11 miles. During a spirited round trip I estimate that I changed gears between 350 to 400 times. My fellow 6 speeders had long since given up and left their rides in 2nd. They were amazed at the performance and that I wasn't punch drunk from all the shifting. After all I explained how much effort does it take to hit a button. Watch the professional road course drivers they all drive various forms of auto clutch transmissions. However all that said the real joy to a tip is that you can drive it all week in traffic not have to wait for those elusive quiet Sundays.
Don't fear the Tip!
Don't fear the Tip!
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