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May 7, 2001 | 06:31 PM

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AVANTedge

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Re: tip - sticks are for ego - tips are for drivers LIKE F1 racers

May 7, 2001 | 06:35 PM

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PSS // Raj

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I do agree with you on that point actually. If you promise to only drive in tip mode, then it's ok.

My only regret is that I can't mod as much, since the transmission can't handle the same torque levels. That's a real pisser!!

May 7, 2001 | 06:38 PM

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Parrothead

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An auto is fine for a normally aspirated engine (2.8), but with a turbo, you'd probably

want a manual if you'll ever want to accelerate hard from a stop.

Hey, are you in KY? Me too. Not too many others on this board from this region. Where abouts?

May 7, 2001 | 06:39 PM

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markbradford

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LOL! Oh how misinformed you are.............

Tiptronic is NOT an F1 style tranny.

Tiptronic is a marketing tool. It is simply a catchy interface for the old method of using D,3, 2,1. Now instead of moving the lever down a notch sequentially, you tap it front or back. Whoopee. It's still just a plain *** automatic.

May 7, 2001 | 06:43 PM

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markbradford

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Elaboration............

F1 cars have servo-assisted clutches. Auto trannies like the Tip have Torque Converters.

Therefore, I suppose the real poseurs are the Tip drivers. Sorry.

;-)

May 7, 2001 | 06:44 PM

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Parrothead

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Aren't F1 trannys (along with the Ferrari F1 semi-auto) really manual transmissions

with a hydraulically actuated clutch? Seems like I read that somewhere.

May 7, 2001 | 06:46 PM

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Parrothead

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Damn you're too fast. And my dial-up connection is too slow!!

May 7, 2001 | 06:46 PM

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Evan (Vogon)

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Tip is actually different that D,3,2,1

it stays in the gear you select -- if you put an auto in 3, it will still go though 1,2 to get to 3.. it only limits the top

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May 7, 2001 | 06:46 PM

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eMKay (BFLO)

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Yes, but the clutch is operated by a solenoid or servo

May 7, 2001 | 06:47 PM

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James R.

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Yep dry plate...it's not anything like an automatic...it's a normal clutch with

a computer that monitors road speed...engine speed...shaft speeds...etc using all this it does a better job with the clutch than you could ever dream of. I heard some of them even will blip the throttle for you on the downshift...that's just sick, I want one ;-)

Regards,

James R.

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