manual or tiptronic?
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From: Tenafly, NJ
I just made this write up on my experience driving a tip at HPDE.
http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Drivi..._at_track_days
http://www.trackpedia.com/wiki/Drivi..._at_track_days
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From: Los Angeles
That's a nice write up. The throttle jab shift I practiced for a few hours before hitting the Ring. I found it to be more demanding because of the timing issues than driving in M and shifting from the rockers.
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The original question being is there that much difference in performance. I'm no expert, but it's my understanding that the big difference off the line is you can "launch" with manual much better than you can with a tip. I also understand there is more power transfer loss due to the auto tranny (again, not being technical...)
If you have that tough a commute, why get a 997? As others have said, use a comfortable commuter car days and then get a 997 manual for evenings, weekends, and track use.
If you have that tough a commute, why get a 997? As others have said, use a comfortable commuter car days and then get a 997 manual for evenings, weekends, and track use.
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Originally Posted by RonCT
The original question being is there that much difference in performance. I'm no expert, but it's my understanding that the big difference off the line is you can "launch" with manual much better than you can with a tip. I also understand there is more power transfer loss due to the auto tranny (again, not being technical...)
If you have that tough a commute, why get a 997? As others have said, use a comfortable commuter car days and then get a 997 manual for evenings, weekends, and track use.
If you have that tough a commute, why get a 997? As others have said, use a comfortable commuter car days and then get a 997 manual for evenings, weekends, and track use.
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