Dr_KarlB

The mass part is the car weight though... thats what the engine need to accelerate, and what the wheel and crankshaft is ultimately connected to.
3000lbs +- 100lbs for lightweight components isnt a lot ... or is it ?
I thought lightweight engine components allowed a higher redline... ?

mdrums

Anyone heard about if the 2008 model will have the clutchless F1 style of transmission? As soon as Porsche comes out with something better than my Tiptronic that is when I get another new Carrera.

GG06Si

Does anyone know if Porsche will get rights to the DSG?

dndodd

Porsche know owns approx 30% of VW. I think the answer to your question based on this is a YES.

500

I've heard that it will...

Dr. G

I also heard that the new transmission will make its debut in 2008, first in the turbo cab.

500

Doc G. Where in NJ are you? I used to live in Holmdel for quite a few years before coming to Fl.

Dr. G

No kidding - I'm actually in Farmingdale. Toll just built a new development there. One of my offices is in Middletown, right on 35.

500

Yes, I lived in Holmdel for 10 years from 1965-1975 (I was 15 when we left to Fl); that part of NJ was quite beautiful with all the horse farms and apple orchards, what a great place to grow up. I remember Middletown quite well along with Colt's Neck, Redbank, Little Silver, etc. Is Farmingdale close to Allaire State Park?

mdrums

While at my PDE school in Birmingham Hurley Haywood said the 2009 Carrer S will have a system like this for me. That will be perfect timing for me to get a new car. However I have heard RUMORS that now the 2008 model will get this new clutchless paddle shifter system.

For goofing around on the street Tiptronic is ok but for the track the Tip toggles on the steering wheel can get confusing and it is easy to hit them with your fingers. big paddle shifters would be much much better.

500

Even if it is coming for 08, I'd still wait a year to get any potential bugs worked out.

Dr. G

500 - yes, it right near Allaire. I agree about waiting a year or two to debug the system.

500

OK now I have an idea where you are. I spent many happy childhood days at Allaire...is it still very nice there?

Dr. G

Yes, it's really nice. The back roads are still relatively quiet and I can't wait to get back into a p-car to start enjoying some early morning weekend drives.

500

Sent you a pm.