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Discussion in 'Technical Q&A' started by traimpz348, Nov 4, 2005.

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  1. traimpz348

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    #1 traimpz348, Nov 4, 2005
    What's the difference?
     
  2. GrigioGuy

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    #2 GrigioGuy, Nov 4, 2005
    The F1 is a manual with a computer controlled clutch and gear engagement

    The Corvette is an automatic with shifter controls on the wheel
     
  3. kizdan

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    #3 kizdan, Nov 4, 2005
    Huge difference.

    The F1 is a true manual transmission with an electro-hydraulically activated clutch. Other trannies similar to this are BMW's SMG, Lambo E-gear, and Audi's DSG (which has dual clutches).

    The Corvette's transmission is a conventional torque-converter equipped automatic with the ability to change gears via the paddles.
     
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    #4 traimpz348, Nov 4, 2005
    Thanks guys. How does this compare to Porsche's Tiptronic?
     
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    #5 traimpz348, Nov 4, 2005
    Also, the torque converter, do you gain any speed? Or can you shift faster manually?
     
  6. kizdan

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    #6 kizdan, Nov 4, 2005
    Conventional automatic.
     
  7. mowater

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    #7 mowater, Nov 21, 2005
    hmm
    which Vette has the "tiptronic" ???
     
  8. Jdubbya

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    #8 Jdubbya, Nov 21, 2005
    The new c-6's
     

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