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BirdDog · 01-27-2017, 04:30 PM

I have a 2001 S and that's how mine works too.

I often manually shift it then switch to auto when approaching a red light. If you lightly press the brake pedal the tip will downshift and brake for you. Once I've stopped I switch back to manual. I usually only use 1st for fast takeoffs, or when starting from a stop on a hill. All other times I launch in 2nd.

I bought a tip because of knee problems - I just couldn't see myself dealing with Atlanta traffic without the tip.

01-27-2017, 04:30 PM	#5
BirdDog Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 419	I have a 2001 S and that's how mine works too. I often manually shift it then switch to auto when approaching a red light. If you lightly press the brake pedal the tip will downshift and brake for you. Once I've stopped I switch back to manual. I usually only use 1st for fast takeoffs, or when starting from a stop on a hill. All other times I launch in 2nd. I bought a tip because of knee problems - I just couldn't see myself dealing with Atlanta traffic without the tip. __________________ 2001 Boxster S - Speed Yellow, Black Leather, Tiptronic, Jake Raby rebuilt 3.2 with IMS Solution