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Discussion in 'Other German' started by 355Luver, Oct 15, 2010.

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  1. 355Luver

    355Luver Karting

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    #1 355Luver, Oct 15, 2010
    HI all,

    1. What's the best forum for this car, for owners and those who wish to mod??
    2. How similar is the E-Gear Gallardo and the R-Tronic semi auto's?? Have read on Wiki, that there the same, but there has to be Manufacturer specific differences?


    Disclaimer: :)

    May ask more questions dependent on a reply....
     
  2. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

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    #2 parkerfe, Oct 15, 2010
    I believe the R8 R-Tronic is a torque converter auto whereas the Gallardo E-Gear is a dual clutch type auto-manual. From what I've read, Audi does plan to make a 7 speed S-Tronic dual clutch auto-manual available soon though. The R8 is much better longer IMHO...
     
  3. johnei

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    #3 johnei, Oct 15, 2010
    I have read that neither of those answers are true. The e-gear has a single clutch. The R8 is the same. It is not the Audi dual clutch (found on the A3 and GTI).

    Take a look at - although I just found that site
    http://www.r8talk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4546
     
  4. parkerfe

    parkerfe F1 World Champ

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    #4 parkerfe, Oct 16, 2010
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    You are correct...the R-Tronic is a 6 speed single clutch auto-manual. FYI, my 2010 S5 Cabriolet has the 7 speed S-Tronic dual clutch gearbox, as does the S4 sedan. And, I had heard from the folks at the Audi tent at Petit Lemans that the S-Tronic was going to be used in future R8 models instead of the T-Tronic.
     

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