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Originally Posted by Lil bastard
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.
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Ahhh, thanks for the clarification. Wishful thinking on my part
But, I guess if you are running a tip car in the Drive mode the transmission will keep the engine from "lugging" with the downshifts. Which from the sound of it is a good thing.