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Lil bastard · 04-03-2009, 03:17 PM

The Tiptronic cars are less prone to RMS failure... NOT IMS failure.

This is most likely because there is no direct mechanical link to the crankshaft. With a torque convertor, the link is fluid, with a clutch, it's mechanical.

04-03-2009, 03:17 PM	#10
Lil bastard Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Du Monde Posts: 2,199	The Tiptronic cars are less prone to RMS failure... NOT IMS failure. This is most likely because there is no direct mechanical link to the crankshaft. With a torque convertor, the link is fluid, with a clutch, it's mechanical. __________________ 1990 Porsche 964 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 1976 BMW 2002 1990 BMW 325is 1999 Porsche Boxster (gone, but not forgotten) http://i933.photobucket.com/albums/a...smiley-003.gif Never drive faster than your Guardian Angel can fly!