Dual Clutch for 2008
05-04-2007, 01:48 AM
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Originally Posted by boolala
Yes. That would be me....
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05-04-2007, 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Likemystoppie?
I like that part too! 
< thats like drinking a beer from a tube; it's still going through your mouth to your stomach, and sure it'll get you drunk faster...
but holding that nice cold pint and 'lifting' it to your lips is just HEAVEN!
< thats like drinking a beer from a tube; it's still going through your mouth to your stomach, and sure it'll get you drunk faster...but holding that nice cold pint and 'lifting' it to your lips is just HEAVEN!
05-04-2007, 05:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Rave
The concern was whether the box could cope with high end performance. Not even Audi uses the DSG box on its V8s.
05-04-2007, 06:06 PM
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The Veyron has a direct shift gearbox designed for high power, but it is way more expensive than the DSG used in the other VW family vehicles like the A3, TT etc. Porsche would want something that costs less... and so would the customers. The going rate to replace a blown DSG in the A3 is about $12k... even more than the cost of replace a CVT tranny in an A4!
05-04-2007, 06:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Likemystoppie?
I like that part too! < thats like drinking a beer from a tube; it's still going through your mouth to your stomach, and sure it'll get you drunk faster...
but holding that nice cold pint and 'lifting' it to your lips is just HEAVEN!
< thats like drinking a beer from a tube; it's still going through your mouth to your stomach, and sure it'll get you drunk faster...but holding that nice cold pint and 'lifting' it to your lips is just HEAVEN!
05-04-2007, 10:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Moderato
I agree with you 100%. The interaction with the car of working a real MT with a "foot" controlled clutch pedal is very satisfying.
Too bad a MT-equipped car is slower around the track, any track.
Now, with PDK, you can think about other stuff that's happening to the car (and no longer stuff like where the tach is at and how the car is losing balance when the clutch is pushed) it stays just as intense AND you're going faster.
05-04-2007, 10:41 PM
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Holy crap I actually said a decent metaphor! 
MMD- Personally, I'm in love with low-tech- if that means I can use my legs and hands to wring every ounce of performance out of that baby.......meaning- it's ALL up to driver ability.
There's something really satisfying about beating the pants off of someone around a track and knowing it was all YOU. Sure flipping paddles is fun. Just not nearly the same.
I guess that's why I'm such an old school believer in RWD for a sports car. Hanging your *** out of a corner with mid corner darkies and making sure you don't bury it into a gravel trap or barrier is what it's all about.
MAN&MACHINE.
MMD- Personally, I'm in love with low-tech- if that means I can use my legs and hands to wring every ounce of performance out of that baby.......meaning- it's ALL up to driver ability.
There's something really satisfying about beating the pants off of someone around a track and knowing it was all YOU. Sure flipping paddles is fun. Just not nearly the same.
I guess that's why I'm such an old school believer in RWD for a sports car. Hanging your *** out of a corner with mid corner darkies and making sure you don't bury it into a gravel trap or barrier is what it's all about.
MAN&MACHINE.