Decision on an '03 996 cabriolet
01-28-2015 | 12:06 PM
#16
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From: SoCal
Weirdest forum experience thus far (have to put my flame suit on for this one): I also own a Vespa SCOOTER and the guys in a Vespa forum bash/hate on P-car /Hayabusa (sportbike)/Harley owners. And I happen to own all three.
And here, no love for cabs/tips.....which I also have.
C'est la vie
01-28-2015 | 12:33 PM
#17
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From: Greater Seattle (via NH)
Re: Tiptronic
Kromdom:
One of my earlier 911s had the dreaded "sportomatic" transmission. It was basically the 5 speed with 1st gear removed, a torque converter and a full standard clutch - but with a microswitch in the gearshift lever which when moved would declutch the car - then you'd just shift the gear, release the gear lever (which would then re-engage the clutch).
Problem was with an earlier 911 (and its notoriously tail-wagging handling), if you went into a sharp turn (left ones only), if your right leg accidentally brushed against the lever, the car would declutch - and at the worst time possible. Also, any front seat passenger could hit the lever when doing a sharp right turn.
Today, the dual clutch transmission available on many cars is actually faster than a manual. Why do you think F1 drivers have used this technology for 10 years (or more)? It is faster. Shift times a couple of milliseconds. The new '15 C7 Z06 Corvette is documented faster with its automatic than with the manual.
Here in greater Seattle, the Tip. makes driving much more pleasurable. My 993 Cab. was a Tip.
But by happenstance, all 3 '03's I'm looking at are 6 speeds.
One of my earlier 911s had the dreaded "sportomatic" transmission. It was basically the 5 speed with 1st gear removed, a torque converter and a full standard clutch - but with a microswitch in the gearshift lever which when moved would declutch the car - then you'd just shift the gear, release the gear lever (which would then re-engage the clutch).
Problem was with an earlier 911 (and its notoriously tail-wagging handling), if you went into a sharp turn (left ones only), if your right leg accidentally brushed against the lever, the car would declutch - and at the worst time possible. Also, any front seat passenger could hit the lever when doing a sharp right turn.
Today, the dual clutch transmission available on many cars is actually faster than a manual. Why do you think F1 drivers have used this technology for 10 years (or more)? It is faster. Shift times a couple of milliseconds. The new '15 C7 Z06 Corvette is documented faster with its automatic than with the manual.
Here in greater Seattle, the Tip. makes driving much more pleasurable. My 993 Cab. was a Tip.
But by happenstance, all 3 '03's I'm looking at are 6 speeds.