On 2008-03-27 09:53:49 -0500, "Guru" <Guru@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> said:
> Most of the fuel savings are due to the lack of the need for a torque
> converter, as the DSG transmission is similar to an automated manual
> transmission, using smart electronics. The Formula 1 cars have been
> using this type of transmission for some years and the consumer
> versions have been coming into the marketplace for several years. As
> in Formula 1, you can use the "paddles" in manual mode to up****ft or
> down****ft the transmission. There's still a question as to whether the
> CVT (continuous variable transmission) is more appropriate and less
> costly for non-performance cars.
But wouldn't you miss the clutch? Are you reduced to just moving the
****fter around, alone?
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