No More manual for A4?!

[Dave]

f1 has a "seamless shift" gearbox - effectively a better version of a
dual-clutch box.  audi debuted a dual-clutch gearbox in the wrc back with
the s1 (1986), and some parts from the porsche parts-bin....

dave
'03 rs6
'04 allroad tdi

On 24/08/08 12:06 AM, "Bares, Vittorio" <Vittorio.Bares at nuance.com> wrote:

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> also, rather strangely, i don't see f1 or wrc pilots clamouring for
> manuals?
> [[VB]]  I can't speak for f1 drivers but, WRC pilots have a sequential
> gearbox activated via a single paddle, with a manual backup in case the
> sequential electronics give out.
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> I don't see anything like this for production cars under $150,000 - and
> yeah, the expense for repair at this point in time would be prohibitive
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