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[joseph at yao.com (Joseph Yao)]

Strictly off topic......

PDK = Porsche Doppelkupplung.

Having waited years for this to materialise, I have to admit it was a huge
disappointment.  My complaints:

1. 7th gear is way too tall - great for corporate fuel economy figures, but
useless for serious driving.  The transmission ECU is programmed to shift up
very early, and you could find yourself cruising at 70km/h in 7th gear in
normal mode.  If you have ordered Sports Chrono, engaging Sport or Sport
Plus mode will keep you away from 7th gear.

2. The gear lever orientation is wrong.  For PDK, it is push for upshift
(+), and pull for downshift (-).  This is exactly opposite to sequential
transmission found in race cars, Ferrari or BMW.

3. Instead of having shift paddles behind the steering wheel (i.e. '+' on
right, '-' on left), PDK employs small push-pull levers on both sides of the
steering wheel.  This is very confusing and not ergonomic at all.

4. PDK is boring.  PDK is no fun.  It may be a great tool for track driving
if you are chasing for the best lap time, but if you are after driving
enjoyment, forget it.

I am sticking to my 6-speed manual 997 instead.  Nothing beats a perfect
shift with heel-n-toe......

Joseph

Sent from my iPorsche


On 7/9/09 8:42 PM, "Robert D. Baron" <rbaron at concentric.net> wrote:

> Most of the folks who really know about these things will say the very
> latest Porsche PDK (long German word for double clutch automatic
> transmission)  will shift faster and more smoothly and efficiently
> than a 6 speed manual transmission driven by most humans, thus
> enabling the car to be driven quicker.
> 
> Many of course still prefer the 6 speed because they consider it more 
> 'pure'.
> 
> It's a matter of personal choice I think: fast. smooth and quick versus 
> pure.
> 
> Sort of like pure Photoshop versus using aids such as plug-ins,
> pre-sets or actions.
> 
> Again, YMMV.
> 
> It's nice to have choices, isn't it?
> 
> --Bob