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xG35c · 10-15-2008, 03:42 PM

Thanks for the replies!
Test drove a Porsche 911 with PDK the other day. The Porsche interpretation of the dual clutch gearbox mimics my experience with an Audi DSG in that it feels EXACTLY like a tiptronic (torque converter automatic). In particular, the car creeps at idle in "drive", minimal engine reving when moving off with almost imperceptible full clutch engagement. At no time did the Porsche feel like or shift to neutral, as opposed to the M3 which always felt in "neutral" when I wasn't on the gas and slightly clunky as the clutch engaged.

Is that the normal behavior of the M3 or perhaps the car I test drove had a problem?

10-15-2008, 03:42 PM	#6
xG35c Lieutenant 36 Rep 433 Posts Drives: 330i Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the replies! Test drove a Porsche 911 with PDK the other day. The Porsche interpretation of the dual clutch gearbox mimics my experience with an Audi DSG in that it feels EXACTLY like a tiptronic (torque converter automatic). In particular, the car creeps at idle in "drive", minimal engine reving when moving off with almost imperceptible full clutch engagement. At no time did the Porsche feel like or shift to neutral, as opposed to the M3 which always felt in "neutral" when I wasn't on the gas and slightly clunky as the clutch engaged. Is that the normal behavior of the M3 or perhaps the car I test drove had a problem?
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