1.8T vs 2.8 V6

[Fifield, Douglas]

Yeah, the V6 is a much better match for the Tip.  The 1.8T is not torquey in
the low-end and drives much better with a manual clutch engagement.  I did
not mean to disparage the Tiptronic transmission, but I personally don't
think it works well with the 1.8T.
 
Douglas

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From: JordanVw at aol.com [mailto:JordanVw at aol.com]
Sent: Thursday, December 04, 2003 10:31 AM
To: Douglas.Fifield at TENNANTCO.com; d_dibiase at yahoo.com
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Subject: Re: 1.8T vs 2.8 V6


In a message dated 12/4/03 11:18:37 AM Eastern Standard Time,
Douglas.Fifield at TENNANTCO.com writes:




That said, I would not recommend the 1.8T coupled to a Tiptronic.  Too much
drive train inefficiency.





i thought the tiptronic was a good transmission?    so what do you
reccomend, the tip w/ the V6?

thanks
chris