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S-Tronic vs Manual
« on: July 19, 2010, 01:37:25 pm »
As some of you might or might not know Im waiting for the TTRS s-tronic to be released, because in a straight line it will be considerably quicker than a manual due to the lightning shifting.

However out on a blast today in the K1 and I was really enjoying rowing through the gears, going through bends etc etc

Now this made me think. Will the S-tronic box albeit it being faster take some of the fun away from driving when not going just in a straight line?

Also the s-tronic box sometimes can get issues which would leave me in a bad position if warranty work is required and the car is heavily modified.

Basically I would just like the opinion of people who have owned both s-tronic and manual vags and what they prefered.

Secretly I hope people will say, ye the s-tronic is great but the manual is more fun, so I can stop waiting and just go out and get one!

But if the verdict is s-tronic all the way I will go back to trying to wait
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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #1 on: July 19, 2010, 01:43:46 pm »
I didn't know they were going to an S-tronic, I thought there was too much torque? I heard the Audi's box is mounted differently so it doesn't have any issues, not sure how true that is.
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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #2 on: July 19, 2010, 01:52:58 pm »
Quote from: Nasir on July 19, 2010, 01:43:46 pm
I didn't know they were going to an S-tronic, I thought there was too much torque? I heard the Audi's box is mounted differently so it doesn't have any issues, not sure how true that is.

Its a new 7 speed s tronic box, which was originally designed for the transporter!
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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #3 on: July 19, 2010, 02:33:05 pm »
Well I think this review should help you, I know it's a TT S but his verdict on the gearbox should help you. Also Chris Harris is a proper driver.
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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #4 on: July 19, 2010, 02:51:20 pm »
What review is that then? :wink:
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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #5 on: July 19, 2010, 03:11:12 pm »
Ooops  :signLOL:

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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #6 on: July 19, 2010, 03:13:58 pm »
S-tronic/DSG all the way for me if there is a choice
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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #7 on: July 19, 2010, 03:43:44 pm »
wait for DSG  :happy2: win/win
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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #8 on: July 19, 2010, 04:10:52 pm »
or just fit a wot box  :evilgrin: best of both worlds dsg for old gits  :P
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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #9 on: July 19, 2010, 04:40:51 pm »
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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #10 on: July 19, 2010, 06:10:05 pm »
Quote from: MAT ED30 on July 19, 2010, 04:10:52 pm
or just fit a wot box  :evilgrin: best of both worlds dsg for old gits  :P

wots a wot box mat
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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #11 on: July 19, 2010, 06:58:55 pm »
Its a little box with a blue fashing light.

2 step launch control and allows you to change gear quickly.

bit of a crap vid here showing how it works.

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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #12 on: July 19, 2010, 07:00:25 pm »
My S3 is S-Tronic, absolutely love it, it would be the first thing I would spec if I was ordering again!  :happy2:
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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #13 on: July 19, 2010, 07:06:17 pm »
oh i see cheers rob  :happy2:
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Re: S-Tronic vs Manual
« Reply #14 on: July 19, 2010, 07:14:37 pm »
Quote from: T88OMM on July 19, 2010, 07:00:25 pm
My S3 is S-Tronic, absolutely love it, it would be the first thing I would spec if I was ordering again!  :happy2:

your box working ok now?
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