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Why? I highly doubt they are going to share something new or insightful vs. what this forum already has stickied on it. Short version: Yes, most PDK issues are electric (which are rare) and can be repaired at a significant cost savings over full replacement. The trick is finding a shop to do the work, but with more shops "coming online" even that is easier these days.
Why? I highly doubt they are going to share something new or insightful vs. what this forum already has stickied on it. Short version: Yes, most PDK issues are electric (which are rare) and can be repaired at a significant cost savings over full replacement. The trick is finding a shop to do the work, but with more shops "coming online" even that is easier these days.
Why? Because Manual Transmission owners who have higher IQ's and experts in multitasking see the value in sharing information that can be beneficial to others.
Last edited by groovzilla; Aug 24, 2022 at 12:55 PM.
I may be a manual transmission purest, but I really would like to take a GT3 RS out on a track and find out just how well the PDK can work but until that time my general thoughts of the automatic transmission can be illustrated with this ...
But unless your transmission has PHYSICAL damage I would agree the probable cause is electrical and would be less expensive to repair then to replace it and possibly not fine the reason for the issue(s).
Last edited by JABowders; Aug 24, 2022 at 01:41 PM.
I may be a manual transmission purest, but I really would like to take a GT3 RS out on a track and find out just how well the PDK can work but until that time my general thoughts of the automatic transmission can be illustrated with this ...
But unless your transmission has PHYSICAL damage I would agree the probable cause is electrical and would be less expensive to repair then to replace it and possibly not fine the reason for the issue(s).
With repairing a PDK, the sticking point has been availability of the replacement parts. It will be interesting to see if that topic is covered in the PCA video stream.
I can tell you that performance / performance loss with a PDK is not a concern - at least it never was for me.
The issue for me definitely was the boredom factor. That is what ended up causing me to sell my 997.2.
Why? Because Manual Transmission owners who have higher IQ's and experts in multitasking see the value in sharing information that can be beneficial to others.
No need to be sassy. The PDK sticky on this forum is already incredibly helpful, so there is no need for another one that will likely have less/watered down info. As for manual drivers being superior: I own and drive both, and I like both. I prefer my PDK. I don't think that has anything to do with my IQ, however. (FYI, IQ is pluralized as IQs. Manual transmission is not a proper noun, no need for caps. Lastly, your sentence was a compound sentence, but it was missing its comma. Okay, Mr. IQ?)
No need to be sassy. The PDK sticky on this forum is already incredibly helpful, so there is no need for another one that will likely have less/watered down info. As for manual drivers being superior: I own and drive both, and I like both. I prefer my PDK. I don't think that has anything to do with my IQ, however. (FYI, IQ is pluralized as IQs. Manual transmission is not a proper noun, no need for caps. Lastly, your sentence was a compound sentence, but it was missing its comma. Okay, Mr. IQ?)
No need to get poopy pants---->You're sort of new around here so I'll keep it simple.
I enjoy the back and forth on PDK vs Manual Trans threads. Most of my fellow RL peeps understand this and been an ongoing theme.
I've always enjoyed making fun of the PDK. Just what it is. Never fails to hit a nerve.
As far as sentence structure & punked-shoe-ation, I think sense of humor is much more important.
Last edited by groovzilla; Aug 24, 2022 at 10:50 PM.
The video was ok but the speed shop was pretty tight lipped about any real details. PDK service was $1000-$1500.
They did confirm that the majority of what they see in failures was either sensors or clutch. Both are repairable and not a total loss like the stealership pushes.
Honestly, I already knew everything they said just from reading on this forum. Although, it’s good to know about a shop that can do major repairs in my region.
Although, it’s good to know about a shop that can do major repairs in my region.
I’ve been meaning to figure out if there’s a shop in San Diego just in case.
My dad’s 981 had one of the odd PDK failures. I don’t know all the details and it was a while back, but something to do with a seal or something breaking and the gear and transmission fluids mixing.
I’ve been meaning to figure out if there’s a shop in San Diego just in case.
My dad’s 981 had one of the odd PDK failures. I don’t know all the details and it was a while back, but something to do with a seal or something breaking and the gear and transmission fluids mixing.
I would think there has to be a shop near San Diego or LA. I know there is in Las Vegas.
I’ve been meaning to figure out if there’s a shop in San Diego just in case.
My dad’s 981 had one of the odd PDK failures. I don’t know all the details and it was a while back, but something to do with a seal or something breaking and the gear and transmission fluids mixing.
I've read of a shop in Phoenix as well. The oil intermix due to the seal is covered in the very long PDK thread in the stickies.
I may be a manual transmission purest, but I really would like to take a GT3 RS out on a track and find out just how well the PDK can work but until that time my general thoughts of the automatic transmission can be illustrated with this ...
Here we go again. I doubt these kind of discussions will ever end. First off, the PDK is not an automatic transmission. Yes...it can be driven as an automatic in auto mode but mechanically it's a manual transmission with electronics/software and mechanics replacing the third pedal. If you find a traditional automatic torque converter in a PDK, me and I'm sure many others would be interested to know.
Next, the power loss you refer to in your illustration. Maybe I'm misinterpreting it but I've yet to see numbers supporting a power loss of a PDK vs. a manual. All I've seen is the exact opposite. The PDK beats a manual performance wise all day, any day, week or year. Lastly, the boredom. Based on a lot of posts here, many PDK owners don't know or care how to get the most out of it. Sport plus in manual mode is anything but boring in my opinion but this is highly subjective and will probably remain so no matter how many discussions on the subject.
