Since I have the same thing as yours, 99 Arena Red TIPTRONIC, I think I'll be comfortable enough to give my input in this thread with out being a poser...hehehehehehe@ j/k
Okay, my experience with Tip is pretty good especially on AX since I don't have to worry about changing gear..all I need to do is put it in M Mode *flame suit on* I know I'm lazy
I don't think you could red line the Tip coz' once it reach 6600 rpm...it change gear by itself...
It's very rare for me to use it in D mode..it's always in the M mode and wifey hates it coz' I always "Thumb Shift" on 4500rpm and loving it everytime i enter the freeway...
the way I drive....so far no problem that my local mechanic guy have seen in the tranny
I use Left thumb for Down shifting it and Right thumb for Upshift...
BTW...congrats on your new ride and post pix
