[BiturboS4] re: transmissions (mrdezign@netscape.net)

[Michael Kuriger]

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audi probably rebadged the getrag tranny, like my dodge durango's
mercedes tranny  :-)

Mike

Erik J. Engstrom wrote:

>According to my documentation, my service team and my tuning shop they are
>not. They are Audi designed and manufactured. I have an 01. It would be nice
>if this were a Getrag-6 and I can assure you. IT ISN'T.
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>Thanks for your helpful input.
>
>Erik
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>-----Original Message-----
>From: David Pramanik [mailto:dap128 at hotmail.com]
>Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 10:34 AM
>To: Erik J. Engstrom; biturbos4 at audifans.com
>Subject: Re: [BiturboS4] re: transmissions (mrdezign at netscape.net)
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>Ummm... the S4 manual transmissions are made by Getrag.
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>http://www.getrag.de/frameset.htm?http://www.getrag.de/econtentlink/02_produ
>kte/02_01_manuelle_schaltgetriebe/index.htm
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>-Dave Pramanik
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>----- Original Message -----
>From: "Erik J. Engstrom" <engstrom at rawbw.com>
>To: <biturbos4 at audifans.com>
>Sent: Tuesday, December 31, 2002 12:42 PM
>Subject: [BiturboS4] re: transmissions (mrdezign at netscape.net)
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>>karmann,
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>>I've been driving Bimmers for about 10 years now and I'm spoilt on the
>>Getrag-5 and 6. That company knows how to make sedan and coupe gearboxes
>>
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>in
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>>my modest opinion. The Audi gearbox has been causing me pain since I
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>bought
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>>my 01-S4 in March 01. To quote a famous commercial: "I Can't Believe It's
>>Not Butter!" because I churn and churn. At 40,000 miles (27K interstate)
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>the
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>>first, second and reverse gears are getting worn and the clutch is high.
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>The
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>>dealer is aware and intends to replace at 47-48k.
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>>Audi needs to stop making their own gearboxes. They are plain POS. I had
>>this argument on AudiWorld a few years ago, not many listened, I was too
>>
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>new
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>>to the Audi enthusiasts. I won't be buying another Audi, at least until
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>they
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>>OEM Getrag.
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>>The S4 beats my passengers up badly in all conditions, it's impossible to
>>drive gently without the car suffering complete emasculation. I've watched
>>my mother drive the car down the freeway from one of my bimmers behind
>>
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>her.
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>>She was going so slow and conservative that the car actually swapped
>>badging, replacing the red S with a flat chrome A.
>>
>>You're right about the S4 being superior. My 01 is the single most amazing
>>car I've driven, but sadly it is far from perfect. (Read: gearbox). Had I
>>the choice to make again, I would have driven home the Tip.
>>
>>"If you really enjoy driving you just gotta have several cars, each with
>>those unique characteristics that in total satisfy all those "needs" that
>>"make you" drive in the first place."
>>
>>I agree with you, I have three cars. All are in daily use by my partner,
>>mother or myself. I had a few others, but the economic downturn made me
>>terminate a lease and sell my new BMW's early. I was way in over my head
>>(with cars) and didn't realize it until too late. I was too busy trying to
>>capture and forgot the pleasure of the chase. How wise your comments are.
>>
>>"The reality is that if you are driving an S4, no matter what gear box it
>>has, you are one fortunate SOB. Stop whinnin' and keep drivin'."
>>
>>When things started looking black for my business I had to make some tough
>>choices. I tried hard to hang on to my Audi. I managed to do it and I'm
>>super grateful that I did. Even though things are looking up, I won't be
>>taking on any new cars for a few years. I've had my fill. I'm spending
>>
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>more
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>>time working on my pristine 10-20 year old BMW's.
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>>"It's not what you drive, it's how much fun YOU have doin' it."
>>
>>Again, great point and a mature perspective. I love my S4 because every
>>single time I get in it, I feel like I'm on my way home from the office on
>>Friday and I've got a long weekend! It's fun, it's definitely built for
>>
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>the
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>>driver and I'll always be in love. I know how lucky I am to own one and
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>I've
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>>fortunately never really been into judging others by their cars. For me,
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>the
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>>car is my choice... In the last year I really had to work to pay for it
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>and
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>>it will return my hard with in spades with driving pleasure.
>>
>>I still love Sunday driving in my mint stage 3 E30. I get thousands of
>>stares every time I drive it.
>>
>>Looking forward to the new year, I wish you all a wonderful and safe New
>>Year. May we happily and thoroughly bury Annus Horribilus 2002.
>>
>>Erik
>>
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