Dank

I'm wondering if anyone has done a track event in a Tiptronic S4. I am still trying to decide between a manual and the tip for my S4. I understand that getting the tip will put a limit on how chippable the car is, but I'm sorta ok with that (saves me money... hehe). I also understand that performance will lag slighty behind the manual, but its fast enough... (Is there such a thing?) But for the rare track event that I attend, I don't want the car to be shifting when I don't want it to. Is tiptronic alright at track events? Thanks...

'01 Imola S4 Avant - soon!

Paul C

though it was my first track event.

Advantages of the Tip in this situation:
1. Less to think/worry about
2. Shift from the steering wheel (very cool)
3. Upshifts at max RPM, no time wasted bumping against the rev limiter
3. Full throttle shifts

Disadvantages:
1. Shift is still not instantaneous, feels like slightly less control of downshift timing. (shift then wait, versus clutch-shift-clutch)

2. Can't tell your gear 'by feel' of the stick. I missed a downshift because I wasn't positive which gear I was in.

In either case, stick or tip, it's a blast to drive your S4 on the track. Highly recommended, at least once or twice.

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